Life Skills Education is the UK’s leading provider of evidence-based programs that empower young people to make safe and confident decisions in risky situations. Since 1995, we have delivered programmes to over 500,000 young people. Our programs build resilience. Using our unique SKILL decision-making model, we support children to think before they act, understand others’ perspectives, communicate effectively, and manage impulsiveness or aggression.
Research shows that children who develop life and social skills and self-control are less likely to become involved in crime and violence. Every scenario in our programmes comes from a young person who faced that challenge in real life. These scenarios are bespoke and based on Social Learning Theories (SLT) that focus on changing behavior. We select scenarios based on real-life experiences of young people we have spoken to. Each scenario includes a video that provides social modeling of effective strategies for making healthy choices. The lessons promote interaction and discussion among young people and the facilitator. Students learn to assess risk, value their perceptions and feelings, communicate effectively, and enhance social, psychological, and emotional competencies. This helps them make better choices around alcohol, drugs, hate, and knife crime, reducing violence.
Decision-Making Models
Integrated into all our programmes, helping young people make better decisions by identifying options, risks, and consequences. Our programme provides visual behavioral models and opportunities to practice applying skills, using a “from kids… through kids… to kids” approach. As a result, young people are less likely to display anti-social behavior within their communities.
