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Dr Christopher Hudson challenges the archaic disciplinarian approach, urging educators to evolve with the times and view behaviour as a skill to be taught, modelled and practised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeading Positive Classrooms\u003c\/em\u003e makes a compelling case for adopting an educative approach to behaviour management with a focus on relationships. It offers practical insights and tools for change including exemplar conversational scripts, real-world strategies and reflection activities. 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But when a moving van pulls up next to Kit’s house one weekend, Kit and Arlo find out they have a lot more in common than they thought. Join Kit, Arlo and their friends as they navigate school, home life and friendships, and learn more than a few things about how to get along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem id=\"KC4YUJ8\"\u003eKit and Arlo Find a Way: Stories about consent for 8–12 year olds\u003c\/em\u003e is a much-needed consent teaching resource for Grades 3 to 6. An action-packed and relatable fictional chapter book, \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e is a page-turning journey of upper primary school kids – Kit, Arlo, Harley and Vanya – developing and exploring friendships with plenty of ups and downs. Entertaining and compelling as a standalone narrative, \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e’s secret weapon is that it contains all of the complex components of consent and includes respectful relationships education in an age-appropriate format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"WG16A5D\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeachers and parents can read the story, chapter by chapter, and then use the discussion points and ‘read and respond’ notes to facilitate conversations around consent in child-friendly ways. For schools and families needing a more in-depth consent and respectful relationships curriculum, a dedicated \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e resources platform houses evidence-based teaching activities, videos, webinars, podcasts, resource links and lesson plans designed to tie in with the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo Find a Way\u003c\/em\u003e is a vital resource for schools and families doing the essential work of empowering kids with decision-making skills that will carry through to their interactions and relationships later on in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Educational Publishing Awards Australia (EPAA) also recognised the importance and quality of this resource, awarding \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo Find a Way\u003c\/em\u003e wins for both the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/educationalpublishing.com.au\/book\/kit-and-arlo-find-a-way-teaching-consent-to-8-12-year-olds\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEducational Chapter Book\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/educationalpublishing.com.au\/book\/kit-and-arlo-find-a-way-teaching-consent-to-8-12-year-olds\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOutstanding Primary Resource\u003c\/a\u003e categories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"S76X59B\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNSW government schools should navigate to the NSW Department of Education’s Student Wellbeing external programs catalogue \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/education.nsw.gov.au\/schooling\/school-community\/external-wellbeing-providers\/student-wellbeing-external-programs-catalogue\" title=\"NSW Dept of Ed Student Wellbeing Catalogue\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003eto learn more about accessing this resource. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"O7KKY3V\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey topics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KJ5NRJA\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebody boundaries and safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003everbal and non-verbal cues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeveloping a sense of self, personal strength and self-determination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderstanding that the responsibly of ‘yes’ or ‘no’ should be shared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderstanding that shared activities should have enthusiastic, affirmative and ongoing consent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehaving the courage to withdraw consent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderstanding gendered stereotypes, coercion and power imbalances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning to have empathy for others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanaging disappointment when someone changes their mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow to be an upstander when someone is being harmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe keys to respectful relationships and better friendships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CYEP12J\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching consent to children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor schools and families needing a more in-depth consent and respectful relationships curriculum, a dedicated \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e resources platform houses evidence-based teaching activities, videos, webinars, podcasts, resource links and lesson plans designed to tie in with the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"B1J6W5B\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsent is integral to human relationships throughout our whole lives. It is complex and also surprisingly simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basic principles of consent must always apply to all of our connections, including with family, friends, work and play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, people are complex. In different situations, we can experience a range of different feelings, thoughts and emotions. 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