Our workshops are fun and engaging, delivered by deaf people and we love to meet new young people every day!
SignHealth believe that it is important that you have information as early as possible, in an accessible way. This will help you to build confidence and self-esteem, become aware of dangers and keep yourself safe. We can also support your understanding of what is happening to your body, and cover other topics that are important to you.
You can find out more about our workshops for deaf young people by contacting us at cyp@signhealth.org.uk.
If you would like us to deliver a workshop at your school, or if you are a teacher or youth leader and would like to book us to deliver a session, please complete request form and a member of the team will get back to you.
Please note that we usually need at least 8 weeks notice for workshops.
We have recently needed to change our position on delivering to Primary Schools. This is due to the demand for our workshops on a national level and the size of our team. We can deliver to Secondary Schools and have a limit of 4 workshops per school per year to make sure that as many deaf young people benefit from our workshops as possible via our funding. If you would like to talk to us about delivery to primary school aged deaf children, please contact us but please be aware there may be a charge for us to tailor this.
We are committed to making sure that children and young people who receive our support are safe. You can read more about this here.
Taking care of your wellbeing
Are you finding things difficult? Do you feel low? Are you worried about something or is there anything else you’re finding stressful? In this workshop, you will learn about what mental health is. We will teach you about your wellbeing, how to understand your feelings and managing your emotions. We will share some tips on how to look after your wellbeing as well as self-care tips and tools.
My body is changing
As you grow, your body changes, this is a normal part of growing up called puberty. In this workshop you will learn more about puberty, find out about what hormones are and how these can affect your emotions. We will talk about the changes your body goes through and what you can expect. This is a safe space where you can ask any questions you might have and share any worries.
Recognising a healthy relationship
Healthy relationships make you feel safe, respected and able to communicate openly. In this workshop, we will be learning about relationships and the different types of relationships you have in your life. We will look at what is good and bad and how you can spot this. We will learn about coercive control and red flags. We will give you some tips on how to stay safe, how to give and ask for consent, and what you can do if you are in an unhealthy relationship.
Being safe in this world
It is fun when friends become like a second family but when does it become dangerous? This workshop teaches you about Gangs and County Lines. We will help you learn how to recognise the risks and what to do you if anything bad is happening to you or any of your friends, how to get support.
Safe Sex and Keeping Safe
Do you know about sex? You will learn about the body, sex and staying safe. Do you know what can happen after sex? Do you know about sexually transmitted diseases? In this workshop we will learn how you can keep yourself safe from infections, teach you about consent and look at ways you can say yes or no to sex and sexting. We will share where you can go to get help and advice. This is a safe space where you can ask any questions you might have.
Taking Charge of your own Health
Looking after yourself begins with understanding your rights and choices. In this workshop, we will learn about your rights and how to make your own decisions and choices that will keep you safe and healthy. Know about your rights, consent age and how to book BSL interpreters. We will discuss different ways of communication and how to get support.
Right to choose
Having a family, community and people around you should make you feel safe but what happens when your culture, traditions or family becomes the danger? This workshop explains the risks of FGM, forced marriage & honour based abuse. Learn how to spot the danger signs and what you can do to protect yourself. It’s your body, your choice.
Who am I? Exploring identity
Who are you really? Your identity is what makes you unique, it comes from your experiences and how you see yourself. In this workshop, we will explore deaf identity, the positive of being deaf, deaf role models and the barriers we face as deaf people. We will also learn more about intersectionality and gender identity. To embrace who you are and to feel confident in your own skin.
