SAFE SPACES

What is a safe space?

Why are rules needed within this space?

Who makes the rules?

Why do we need this space within the linking context?

SAFETY

SAFETY

SAFE SPACE

An agreement is needed for a safe space, and this should be owned by the whole group. One such list could be:

1.One person speaks at a time2.We listen to each other3.It’s OK to change our minds4.We disagree with statements not with people5.We seek to understand one another not necessarily to agree6.Be aware of body language and appropriate language to be used7.Remember you decide what you want to share

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ACHIEVEMENT

Achievement - crucial to feel that something is being achieved through the experience but also the reflection

Awareness:•Treat as individuals•Emotional development will be varied•Age appropriate activities

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FEEDBACK

Feed-back - crucial that feedback is ongoing and feeds into the next days experiences.

Facilitation- the facilitator is outside the dialogue and their role is to enable everyone who wants to speak to do so and to keep the space safe

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EXPEREINCES, EMOTIONAL AWARENESS

It is crucial to help young people to be aware of each person in the group including themselves.

Emotional development will be varied

Experience of sharing and dialogue will vary

Experience of academic success will vary and some may find reading or writing intimidating

Activities will need to be age appropriate

Facilitators need to be aware of being appropriate in their own disclosure.

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TRUST, RESPECT AND CARE

There will be no safe space without trust, respect and care!

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YOU

You are important to the group!