You’ve got a story to tell, one that could change the way young people see themselves, their choices, and their future. But to deliver it well (and safely), you need more than just lived experience, you need structure, safeguarding, support and strategy.
Speak Up & Show Up is a 7-week training programme designed to help you confidently and consciously take your story into schools, colleges and youth settings. Whether you're a survivor, campaigner, artist, mentor, coach or educator, this course shows you how to deliver meaningful talks and workshops that fit within the RSHE/PSHE curriculum, meet school needs, and connect with young people in a way that sticks.
This is real-world, real-talk, real-impact training with your story at the heart of it.
Course Dates & Format
Live Online Sessions:
Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm BST
From Thursday 24th July – Thursday 4th September 2025
(Recordings available if you miss a session)
In-Person Practice Day – The Team Teach:
Saturday 23rd August 2025 (Greater Manchester Location TBC)
Who Is This Training For?
- People with lived experience who want to work in schools or youth spaces
- Creatives, campaigners, community workers, and speakers
- Those new to schools and colleges, or refining an existing offer to reach new audience
- Anyone ready to use their story in service of young people
What You’ll Learn
Week 1: Why Your Story Matters (and Where It Fits)
- Overview of RSHE & PSHE curriculum
- Identifying your “why” and your message
- Understanding how your story meets curriculum and community need
Week 2: Conscious Use of Self – Bias, Beliefs & Boundaries
- Telling your story, not your trauma
- The ethics of working with teens
- What’s age-appropriate (and what’s not)
Week 3: What’s Appropriate? Age, Consent & Tough Questions
- Managing disclosures, safeguarding, and safeguarding policy
- Managing tricky questions
- Challenging behaviour unexpected classroom energy
Week 4: Admin Made Easy
- DBS, risk assessments, insurance, letters to parents
- Lesson planning, setting clear objectives, evaluation forms
- Templates, scripts and everything schools ask for
Week 5: Planning Your Teen Talk
- Structuring your session: story, skill-building & safety
- Engagement tools, visual aids, games & interactive activities
- How to land your message while still meeting outcomes
Week 6: In-Person Team Teach (Sat 23rd August)
- Deliver part of your talk in a supportive, feedback-rich space
- Real-time coaching, connection and confidence building
- Reflect, revise, and practice in community
Week 7: Open Session – Your Questions, Your Needs
- This is a flexible any other business space
- We’ll co-create the final session based on needs
- Includes a Q&A, pitch clinic, or deep-dive into a tricky topic
Pricing
Standard
Full access to 7-week programme, live & recorded sessions, in-person practice day, templates, private group, CPD certificate
£375
Concession
For students, low-income, or community projects
£275
Professional Plus
All Standard features + 1:1 support call or in person meetings in week 1, 4 and 7
£495
You’ll Also Get:
- Risk assessment & lesson plan templates
- Monitoring & evaluation tools
- Access to a private support Facebook group
This course is delivered by a qualified adult educator and assessor and includes 14 hours of CPD-aligned learning. While not externally accredited, it is designed in line with national CPD best practices for education, youth work, and personal development.
Hosted By: Kerry Wolstenholme
I’m an RSHE educator, key speaker, youth worker and author with 27+ years of experience. I have experience supporting people to turn their stories into powerful teaching moments. I’ve worked across RSHE, health education, you and community. I am and I’m here to help you do this work with integrity, energy and impact.
Book Now
Spaces are limited to keep the group supportive and focused.
Let’s take your story into schools safely, confidently, and powerfully.
👉 Book your place now and join us on this game-changing journey.
