Rory A school based programme to raise awareness of the issue of parental drinking Barbara O’Donnell Jane Wilson Depute Chief Executive Senior Coordinator www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
• Setting the scene Overview • Rory’s journey • Rory in education • Evaluation • Training for teachers • Delivery of the Rory national programme • Creating a network • Rory in action www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Drinking alcohol part of every day life for most adults in Scotland. Setting the More alcohol is now consumed at home meaning than ever before meaning that more children are exposed to parental drinking. Scene Our society makes strong links between alcohol and parenting. Gifts for Mum Pregnancy Gifts for Dad For baby www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
• 51,000 children in Scotland live with a parent who has an alcohol problem Setting the Scene • 2.6 million children in the UK live with parents who are hazardous drinkers. • 3.6 million children in the UK live with parents who are ‘binge’ drinkers.
Boby was created by the Swiss Rory’s Institute for the Prevention of Journey Alcohol (SIPA). In 2007 Alcohol Focus Scotland was given the rights to translate the book into English. With a new Scottish name Rory was launched in Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
In 2009 the Rory first resource pack Rory’s was launched. The new pack included: Journey • Rory books • Rory puppet • Games pack • MP4 Player • Worksheets. Aimed specifically for use by practitioners who worked directly with children and families affected by harmful parental drinking the pack is now widely used across Scotland. www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
In 2010 the Rory first resource pack s were introduced to schools. Moving to education Teachers attended a short 2 hour training session that gave them some ideas on how the resource pack could be used. Positives • Rory was viewed as fun by children. They enjoyed the film and games in the pack. • There was a strong identification with the Rory character. • There was some evidence that parents knew about Rory.
In 2010 the Rory first resource pack s were introduced to schools. Moving to education Teachers attended a short 2 hour training session that gave them some ideas on how the resource pack could be used. Negatives • Local authorities were scared of what Rory would raise. • Teachers lacked confidence to use the pack and were afraid of scaring children and demonising alcohol and parents. • Time – lack of time invested in training teachers.
Rory in Education Getting to where we needed to go…
Evidence & Policy www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Key Findings Independent On completion of training : 1. Teachers reported high levels of confidence to use the Evaluation resource pack and rated the training highly. 2. There was a significant increase in teachers have awareness and understanding of the problems caused by alcohol in Scotland. 3. Teachers reported having greater awareness of the impacts of parental drinking on children. 4. The majority of teachers were more confident to identify children who are or may be affected by parental drinking. www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
5. Teachers have increased confidence and skills in discussing Evaluation parental alcohol use with a child and managing disclosure about parents drinking. of Training 6. Teachers viewed use Rory as a resource which supports their work with children by: a) helping pupils who are living with a problem drinking parent feel less confused or guilty about what is happening b) encouraging pupils to talk to an adult whom they trust c) helping pupils feel compassion or empathy towards other children who may have a difficult home life. www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Rory was used in whole class lessons. Observation • Starting point for most lessons was the Rory book. of lessons • Rory is often used in ‘circle time’ and feelings. • Teachers report success in the children’s understanding of Rory’s story i.e. Rory should not blame himself for his situation and empathy for others is built through discussion and reflection. • Using Rory to encourage children to talk to an adult they trust or a worry was evident across all lessons observed. • Rory links well to health and wellbeing outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence. www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Recommendations • Refocusing and editing the content of the Rory resource and of evaluation rethinking learning activities and lesson plans • Clarifying the emphasis on resilience and creating protective environments • Valuing the role and importance of training and extending the focus in training and subsequent support on some key issues.. • Exploring the development of Rory online and building a network of Rory ambassadors. www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
New Rory Focus on key elements, book, puppet and film. Schools Pack Rory Interactive USB New animated Rory film introduced. New range of interactive and age appropriate resources providing schools with clear progression as children move through school. New lesson plans for teachers setting Rory in a wider educational context. Programme now delivered onl y by trained teachers. Links to curriculum for excellence Website and Network developed www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Section 1: Aged 5 to 7 years Rory: Focus on: Resilience, Emotions, Friendship and caring for others. A progressive learning experience for children aged Section 2: Aged 8 to 9 years 5 to 11 years. Focus on: Emotions, Alcohol – exploring how Fred’s drinking affects Rory, Coping and Getting help. Section 3: Age 10+ Focus on: Effects of alcohol on individuals and others, Effects of alcohol in the community and Getting help. www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Rory website and network
Rory Launch June 2013 www.roryresource.org.uk
Rory lesson example www.roryresource.org.uk
Rory lesson example www.roryresource.org.uk
Oh Lila Where are we now… Rory Schools Rory Resource Pack Pack C.H.A.T. A.D.A.M website
Rory in action www.roryresource.org.uk
Alcohol Focus Scotland Thank you 166 Buchanan Street Glasgow G1 2LW Tel: 0141 572 6700 Email: rory@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk www.roryresource.org.uk
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