Secondary Assemblies

Assemblies

Our anti-prejudice assemblies for S1-S6 learners provide a targeted intervention to address homophobic bullying and prejudice.

Our data shows that our assemblies have strong outcomes, with 9 out of 10 learners saying they had a better understanding of prejudice and bullying. Visit Our Impact for the current data about our school services.

We recommend that all teaching staff have completed the national CPD before we deliver any learner assemblies or workshops, as we have found they are most impactful when staff are engaging with the national CPD and implementation of LGBT Inclusive Education. At a minimum, we require key staff (including pastoral care, those facilitating the sessions, and any other staff the school has identified) to have completed at least the Stage 1 E-Learning.

Our assemblies are designed for S1 to S6 learners.

Looking to book assemblies? Read our Booking FAQs below.

I am gay and this is the first time I have ever felt happy about it, to hear from Jordan about how he kept being himself and beat bullying in the end meant so much to me and I know this assembly will really make other people think who are being homophobic.

Pupil S1

Following the assembly, we saw a significant uptick in pupils approaching their Pupil Support teacher, or other trusted adult, to seek support. These pupils may have flown under the radar for years without seeking support, and because of the amazing assembly from TIE, they felt empowered to do so.

Secondary Teacher South Lanarkshire Council

Year group assemblies

Our year group assemblies focus on addressing the use of prejudice-based language, such as “that’s so gay” and other slurs about LGBT people, which are still commonly used by learners at school. They also explore the impact of bullying and how young people can play a part in stopping this. Learners will hear the first-hand stories and experiences of speakers.

Through hearing first-hand experiences, young people are encouraged to:

  • stop using prejudice-based language
  • develop an understanding of the impact of bullying and prejudice
  • ensure that their school community is an inclusive environment for all

For schools beginning their engagement with LGBT Inclusive Education, this can be a helpful way to introduce these topics to learners for school staff to build upon.

Duration: 50 minutes (1 Period)
Year Groups: S1-S6
Numbers: One year group per session. Year groups may be combined
Location: Delivered in-person, in an assembly hall

Learners will require access to the internet on phones or tablets during or following the session to collect evaluative data. This evaluative data is provided to the school afterwards.

A school staff member is required to be present for the duration of the session.

Book an assembly

Booking FAQs

The following FAQs provide guidance on booking our services and what to expect when arranging a visit.

When can you deliver services?
  • Assemblies and workshops: From 10am onwards, Tuesday to Thursday. Monday and Friday availability may be possible where necessary.
  • CPD and ITE inputs: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm. Twilight sessions and in-service days can be accommodated.

Please plan sessions in line with your setting’s timetable, including breaks and lunchtimes. As schedules vary and we do not have access to individual timetables, please provide specific requested times when booking.

Where do you deliver services?

We are proud to offer services across the whole of Scotland.

As we are based in Glasgow, we aim to maximise efficiency when travelling beyond the Central Belt by delivering multiple services within each school and/or working with several schools during the same visit.

We encourage you to consider this when booking and to liaise with nearby schools who may also benefit from our services. Where appropriate, we may arrange a call to discuss logistics in further detail.

Does this cost money?

No, all of our services are delivered free of charge.

 

Do you offer online delivery?

We deliver our services in person, with the exception of ITE inputs. Feedback has shown that online delivery is less impactful, as our sessions are designed to be interactive and are most effective in a face-to-face environment. While we recommend in-person delivery for ITE sessions, an online option is available where necessary.

Do school staff need to be present for the inputs?

A member of school staff must be present at all times during learner assemblies and workshops. Our team should not be left alone with, or expected to take sole responsibility for, learners at any point. If this requirement cannot be met, sessions will not be delivered. Please ensure all relevant staff are aware of this before our visit.

Additionally, our experience shows that workshops are most effective when supported by the class teacher or the member of staff who would usually be responsible for that group. This enables ongoing discussion and follow-up support for learners after the session.

How long are the inputs?
  • Primary workshops: One hour
  • Secondary assemblies and workshops: 50 minutes
  • CPD and ITE: Two hours

Session times cannot be adjusted and will run for the full allocated duration. Workshops cannot be split into multiple parts.

How many people can attend each input?

The maximum numbers for each of our services are as follows:

  • CPD: No fixed limit, dependent on venue capacity. Larger sessions may be delivered by multiple Education Officers.
  • Learner Workshops: Maximum of 33 learners per workshop.
  • Secondary Assemblies: No fixed limit, dependent on hall capacity. Year groups may be combined; however, we ask that learners are grouped within similar age ranges (e.g. S1-S2, S3-S4, S5-S6).
  • ITE Inputs: No fixed limit, dependent on venue or online platform capacity.
How do I fill out the booking form?

There are specific instructions on the booking form, but please follow these guidelines as you book your services.

  • All bookings should be submitted by one member of staff, who will be the key contact for our visit.
  • Booking forms for learner workshops are completed in two parts. You will receive an email with a unique booking code to select your workshops.
  • Please plan sessions based on your school or university timetable, accounting for lunchtimes and breaks. As each setting has its own schedule that we do not have access to, please be specific with the exact times you would like to book.
  • Session times are unable to be adjusted and will fill the entire time allocation. Due to the nature of all workshops, these are unable to be split into two parts.
Can I book multiple sessions?

Yes, we encourage engaging with multiple sessions and services where possible. For the easiest booking experience, please follow these guidelines:

  • All bookings should be submitted by one member of staff, who will act as the key contact for our visit.
  • Multiple workshop bookings should be grouped into a single visit on the same date, where possible. For requests spanning multiple days, please indicate this on your booking form.
  • We can deliver a maximum of four secondary assemblies per day.
  • We can deliver a maximum of twelve primary or secondary workshops per day.
  • CPD inputs cannot be split across multiple sessions, as the full teaching staff cohort should attend together. Multiple schools may join a single session.
  • Separate ITE sessions for primary and secondary students can be delivered on the same day.

If you are planning an extensive series of inputs, please get in touch to arrange a call.

Do you offer sessions for learners with ASN?

Yes. For learners with additional support needs within mainstream settings, our services are designed to be accessible to all learners with appropriate support from the school. If there are steps we can take to accommodate the needs of your learners, please let us know when booking.

How should I set up my classroom / hall?

AV requirements for all services:

  • A projector or display screen
  • HDMI or VGA connection for our laptops
  • Alternatively, access to a computer that our USB can be plugged into
  • We can also connect through Apple Play

Secondary assemblies: Microphones are preferable for large audiences, but not essential. If you are providing a microphone, please have this set up in advance. Halls will need access to AV equipment as specified above. Learners will need an electronic device with access to the internet – in most cases, this would be their phone.

Do participants require any materials?

We provide all required materials for our services.

Can I share your visit on social media?

Yes, but please discuss this with the Education Officer before posting.