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Discover our unique courses and programmes designed to prevent harm, protect communities, and empower individuals. Learn practical tools and gain deeper insights with survivorsaloud.
Child Centred stories, songs, activities and guidance frameworks and projects
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Here you will find information on our projects, courses and workshops.
These are for children and adults. The children friendly and age appropriate projects contain stories, songs, supporting activities and framework. They are appropriate for KS1 and KS2. Their courses can be delivered online and in person . Suitable for classrooms and for parents
In contacting us there will be a link provided to these materials for online access. In person discussion and presentations are available.
Below the Children's projects and frameworks you will find information on the adult centred presentations and workshops.
The adult based projects are workshops and presentations based on the topics of grooming, abuse and exploitation. They are survivor based and lived experience led. Covering issues around the gaps in safeguarding, the approaches by education, health and social care authorities, the importance of trauma aware & informed care, emotional awareness and empowerment. These can be delivered online and in person.
The Compass of Courage
The Compass of Courage series and package is designed to empower children, build emotional literacy and promote safety through engaging stories, relatable characters, and practical life lessons. Integrating our FIRST framework along with the adult guidance in our SAFE+ package; to create a protective and empowering ecosystem. For KS2 and older.
GROW |Finn's Adventures
A child centred safeguarding and wellbeing program using stories, language and adult practice to build Instincts, Confidence, Boundaries and safer connections. KS1
Songs, imaginative story series, educational framework and adult supportive practice.
Parent and Safeguarding adult Info
for The Compass of Courage, FIRST and SAFE, and GROW; Finn's Adventures
Alongside the child centred materials (books, stories, songs, affirmations, and related activities) Our FIRST and GROW frameworks contain guidance for adults, educators, safeguarding personnel and for parents. Connection, safety, empowerment. Together
SPROUT: story led emotional wellbeing and safeguarding programme for primary school aged children and families, educators and professionals
Helping children understand feelings, trust instincts, speak up safely and grow in confidence. KS1 and KS2
Adult and Survivor centred courses, workshops and presentations
Here are our projects for adults, survivor led and trauma aware. These presentations and frameworks will be available online and in person. Suitable for survivors, community groups and leaders, authorities and agencies, family and friends, and safeguarding professionals
Group Based grooming and exploitation
These workshops, presentations cover the structure and operation of grooming rings. Their reality within rural areas and other environments. How and who and where.
Impacts
These presentations cover the multi layered impacts of grooming, abuse and exploitation, violence and isolation by systems. Including drug and alcohol use, disconnection, trauma, relationships, employment, health and more
Addressing the Gaps
These materials cover the existence of gaps within safeguarding from a survivor perspective. Encouraging open discussions of how the close the gaps and improve prevention and protection
From There to Here.
Over 4 decades of abuse and exploitation
Covering the who, what, where and how and the route to rediscovery
New: Woodland friends program and series: The Compass of Courage
Introduction and extended Course
Safer connections: Self trust as prevention and protection.
The importance of instincts and community recognition.
The Forest Friends series and program
Purpose:
To teach adults and children about the sense of safety, self validation, body ownership and the importance of instincts.
To equip adults with awareness, safer skills and empowerment techniques
Promote connection, community and no-blame trauma aware guidance
Serve as an entry point to deeper courses on grooming, exploitation and protective responses
Can be delivered to schools, in families, to youth support groups, to parents.......
The more we can trust ourselves the more we can protect and connect, in safety.
For:
Educators, safeguarding personnel, community leaders, schools,
youth workers, adult peer workers, parents, survivors, authorities and agencies, and more
Tools:
Program and extended materials workshops and projects
Age appropriate education, related adult and educator, safeguarding material
Books in the Forest Friends Series, for children
Activities and safety empowerment
Songs and affirmations within books
Delivered in person and online, printed materials
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Our courses and programmes
We offer a range of specialised courses, workshops, and books aimed at providing adults and children with essential insights and tools to prevent harm and protect each other. Our series progresses from introductory concepts to more in-depth understanding.
Building self-awareness
Learn the importance of self-trust and instincts, body ownership, and self-validation. These foundational elements are crucial for personal protection and empowerment.
Community safeguarding
Understand the vital role community plays in safeguarding and providing safety through increased awareness. Discover mechanisms and structures that foster a protective environment.
Understanding exploitation
Gain knowledge about the signs of grooming and exploitation. Our courses help you identify and respond to these complex issues effectively.
Who can benefit from our offerings?
Our courses and programmes are designed for a wide range of individuals and groups committed to building safer communities and empowering children and adults across the Scottish Borders and Scotland.
Supporting individuals and families
These programmes are for survivors, parents, families, educators, and youth workers. We aim to equip you with the understanding and tools needed to navigate challenges and foster resilience.
Empowering professionals and leaders
Our content is also relevant for adult peer support groups, community leaders, care service providers, authorities and agencies, and safeguarding personnel. Collaborate with us to improve protection and prevention strategies.
What makes our courses unique?
At survivorsaloud, our courses stand apart through their unique approach and comprehensive content. We blend lived experience with expert knowledge to create truly impactful learning opportunities.
Our distinctive approach
We offer trauma-aware, blame-avoidant, and age-appropriate content. Our programmes are part of an ongoing series of books and workshops, built on self-awareness and self-validation, free from blame or judgment.
Lived experience and creative learning
Leveraging lived experience, survivor-based insights, and reviewed information, we use songs, stories, and creativity to engage learners. Our adult content on grooming and exploitation is structured in levels, building a deep understanding of the reality and impacts of abuse.
Join our community
We invite you to contact us to sign up for a course, ask questions, or contribute your insights. Survivor contributions are always welcome, and updates on materials will be posted as our series develops. Together, we can build a safer future.