1	Welcome to ‘Keeping Teenagers Safe’ Advice for Parents Thursday 26^th November 2009
2	Running order for the evening Welcome and overview Tracey Hatton (Deputy Head) Emotional Health Liz Bell (Educational Psychologist) Drugs and Alcohol Lenny (Phaze) Sex and Relationships Tracey Baker (IYSS) Internet Safety PC Jeff Mather (Police School Liaison Officer) Close
3	Every child matters Pastoral care at Bridgewater
4	What’s in their head?
5	Additional Support in school School Health Advisor Connexions Timeout TLC Referral through to Voluntary and Public Sector Services.
6	Anxiety – When to worry?
7	Anxiety - Normal About a test Going on a date Making a presentation Meeting new people Competing in sports Some family problems
8	Anxiety - Excess For no reason at all About every day events Repeatedly checking that something is correct When it becomes panic When it interferes with your life, school or family responsibilities When it seems there are dangers everywhere
9	What can parents do to help? Keep: A ask them how they are feeling L listen to them respectfully – don’t judge E empathise by showing you are trying to understand how they feel R reassure them T try to give practical support
10	"Don’t" Don’t P put them down A abandon or reject them N nag or intrude I ignore how they feel C criticise them
11	"Provide" Provide S Show your child how to be successful U Understand they have a problem P Patient approach P Prompt new skills O Observe your child R Reward and praise T Talk about it
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14	“What is a Drug?” A drug is any substance which changes the way that your body/ mind thinks or feels Drugs are not just illegal substances such as Cocaine, Cannabis, Ecstasy etc They include caffeine (coffee/tea) prescription drugs and medicines tobacco and…
15	…Alcohol!!! Alcohol is a big part of British society Some reasons why people drink include Celebrations ‘Coping’ mechanism Relieve stress Get rid of boredom or have fun Because it’s available easily
16	Some problems of alcohol use Short and long term health problems eg. Liver damage, overdose, obesity Dependence 1.2 million violent incidents per annum 61% of population think alcohol related violence is getting worse Increased risky behaviour and sexual health problems
17	Other drugs Cannabis was reclassified in January 2009. It’s gone back up to Class B meaning that it is viewed more seriously by the law. Cocaine use has increased although purity levels have decreased. Comparatively more affordable… Cocaine + Alcohol = Coca-ethylene
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19	Developing Healthy Relationships
20	Current Statistics For The UK The UK has the highest Teenage Pregnancy & STI rate in Western Europe Young People accounted for 50% of all Gonorrhoea & Genital Warts cases. 65% of all positive Chlamydia tests came from young people. Between 2002-2006 11,000 U16’s were diagnosed with an STI.
21	Young People’s Behaviour Warrington 2004 – 31% of 15 year olds reported having sex (633) pupils. National Average. Average age is 16.9 boys & 17.3 girls. Around ?% of young people reported being drunk at 1^st sex. Young People are most at risk of conceiving between Oct to Dec after leaving school.
22	How do we compare. We work the longest hours. Holland & Scandinavia have the lowest rate of Teenage Pregnancy and STI’s in the world. Here the young peoples average age of 1^st sex is 16 / 17 What are they doing that we don’t.
23	Everyday Conversations Talking to their children from a very early age, around love, sex and contraception. Overcoming fear and embarrassment to instigate conversations around sex and relationships, helps teens to: Understand sex Handle peer pressure Limit risky behaviour
24	When to talk Statistics show early teen 11 - 14 yrs are most fertile to plant norms. Through talking it empowers them to make the right choices. Delay 1^st sex Cut teenage pregnancy & STI rates Make positive choices Helps emotional development
25	How to talk Instigate conversations as part of everyday life. Do this frequently and repetitively Feed off TV storylines, media. Do it in a informal way when for example washing the dishes. Don’t sit them down for a big talk. Ask them what they think about sex and relationships.
26	Some Tips Trust them. Don’t be shy Keep up to date. Discuss your values. Trying to convince them what is right and wrong may discourage them from being open. Try to keep the discussions light.
27	Services Available Youth Advice Shop GLYSS Websites Speakeasy Parents Course
28	Evaluation and Feedback New Event Start of Many? Building Inter-agency working Networks Please complete your feedback sheets THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT