SCADA is based in the South West & delivers lessons nationwide. Steve neither supports or condones under-age drinking or those who use drugs. Education is one of many harm reduction strategies.
Retraining as a teacher following a 15-year career managing bars & nightclubs, Steve has developed a range of age appropriate lessons on alcohol & other drugs for Year 7 to Year 13 pupils, supporting schools in the effective delivery of a specific part of their KS3, KS4 & KS5 PSHE curriculum. Steve’s background & eclectic mix of teaching, working specialist licensed events & sports coaching means the students see Steve as credible. This is reinforced by observing authorised drug checking services in the U.K & the USA.
Lessons are highly engaging, honest, relevant, well researched & continually updated, empowering pupils to make informed choices about their health & well-being without preaching- an approach students appreciate. Steve quickly establishes a relaxed, but professional atmosphere where questions can be asked freely without judgement.
Ofsted identify the added value to a PSHE curriculum when quality external specialist teachers are used. By following guidelines from PSHE Association, Steve strives to meet such standards; comments in ‘Testimonials’ demonstrates this.
Bespoke lessons to support specific issues identified by schools have been created, demonstrating Steve’s flexibility in meeting a school’s individual needs.
Steve is part of the freelance teaching team for the Taunton based charity Stand Against Violence, teaching about the consequences of alcohol related youth violence.
Availability. And finally, since 2015, Steve has been working at boy’s summer camp in New Hampshire, USA where he is Head Archery Instructor & Head of 13s Soccer. This means he is available to support schools & colleges from October to mid-May.
Safeguarding info – Enhanced DBS checks using the update service, FBI Criminal Background Check, International Child Protection Certificate, Teaching & Coaching Safeguarding Certification are all up-to-date.
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