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FREE training for youth workers and others who work with young people who are going through puberty and starting periods. ONLY 10 PLACES

Periods have often been stigmatised and taboo, making freely speaking about them and having the correct factual knowledge about them quite rare. Many young people have no one to go to when in need about their periods and end up keeping quiet – which strengthens the taboo and stigma - leading to shame and embarrassment.

This training provides attendees with the knowledge and understanding required to break down the taboo and myth and to factually support young people as they go through puberty and start experiencing periods.

It will equip attendees with the confidence and skills to run 121 and group sessions to support the young people that they work with, including an introduction to key resources that will enhance your sessions.

Most importantly it will help attendees, as an adult in a position of trust, to feel comfortable speaking about periods and therefore become a person that young people can go to when in need.

This training is FREE and provided by The Real Period Project www.realperiodproject.org

It takes place at 88 Walcot Street , Bath , BA1 5BD and is hosted by The Girl Guides.

Some on street parking is available but there is the Cattle Market Carpark nearby.

FREE training for youth workers and others who work with young people who are going through puberty and starting periods.

Periods have often been stigmatised and taboo, making freely speaking about them and having the correct factual knowledge about them quite rare. Many young people have no one to go to when in need about their periods and end up keeping quiet – which strengthens the taboo and stigma - leading to shame and embarrassment.

This training provides attendees with the knowledge and understanding required to break down the taboo and myth and to factually support young people as they go through puberty and start experiencing periods.

It will equip attendees with the confidence and skills to run 121 and group sessions to support the young people that they work with, including an introduction to key resources that will enhance your sessions.

Most importantly it will help attendees, as an adult in a position of trust, to feel comfortable speaking about periods and therefore become a person that young people can go to when in need.

This training is FREE and provided by The Real Period Project www.realperiodproject.org

It takes place at THE STATION, MAIN SPACE - the home of the creative Youth Network. https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk

In line with Bristol's One City 2019 key priority to build a Period Friendly Bristol we are developing the Bristol Period Friendly Schools Standard.

This Summit will bring together diverse professionals, young people, schools and organisations to define the Standard in five key areas:

Menstrual products: provision and placement, sustainability and being plastic free
School culture - promoting period dignity, promoting/enabling involvement in sport, etc
Menstrual education - when, what, who and how
Including the family - cultural and religious considerations, supporting parents
Meeting the needs of and including all genders
Meeting the needs of SEND and pupil referral students

If you are in Bristol or nearby we would love to have you there! Register today and if you know anyone else who should be at this event please forward the invitation. Thank you and see you on the 12th November.

A one day workshop for girls ages 10-12 and their mother/female carer, preparing them for puberty and periods. See here for more information. 2 hour Mothers Session held the evening before. Bursary places available, please contact us for more details.