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New look at Learner Wellbeing The changing nature of our Learners’ needs, prior to, and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has led ACT to rethink its priorities in relation to Learner Wellbeing. Many Learners across the ACT Network are dealing with personal challenges, such as mental-health issues, chaotic home lives, poor general health and poor diets. As such, ACT are committed to a shift in our focus regarding Wellbeing, providing greater clarity in our approach. This means an emphasis on developing learners’ life skills – and particularly their capacity for health, wellbeing and happiness.
Learners feel safe and protected and know where to go/what to do if they need support.
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Access to support for social and emotional wellbeing is prioritised.
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Learners are included and valued as individuals.
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Learners are involved in making decisions about their future.
What we currently offer:
ACT believes that everyone has the right to participate in a programme that supports positive psychological, social and physical wellbeing. As such, our Learner Health and Wellbeing Manager (Adelle Taylor) is working with delivery teams to develop a clear and easy to digest Learner Wellbeing Strategy, that will outline our aims in relation to this area. ACT’s approach to learner wellbeing is underpinned by the following key beliefs: •
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Positive relationships founded on mutual respect and dignity whereby Learners feel a deep sense of belonging.
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Provide Learners with individualised one-to-one support in relation to their ongoing wellbeing and personal needs/ development.
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Provide Learners with access to a dedicated counselling team, offering free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support throughout their time on programme with ACT.
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Access to monthly Safeguarding/Prevent and Wellbeing topics, which are stored centrally on the ACT Curriculum Library.
