Prevention-Themed PSHE Workshops: Turning Policy into Practice

Every school leader knows the challenge: you have a statutory duty to cover high-stakes topics such as knife crime, substance abuse, and digital safety, but finding the right voice to deliver those sessions is difficult. How do you move beyond ticking a box to creating a lasting impact?

At Pathways Education Project, our prevention-themed workshops are designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world consequences. We don’t just deliver content; we deliver perspective.

Our Core Prevention Workshops Menu

We've developed a range of workshops that address the most pressing issues facing young people in London and the South East today. Each session is mapped to the PSHE

Association’s Statutory Guidance.

• Legal Literacy & Joint Enterprise: As explored in our post on Legal Literacy, these workshops demystify the UK legal system. We help students understand that being there can be as legally significant as doing it.

• Knife Crime & Gangs: We move away from shock tactics and focus on the 'ripple effect.' We analyse the social, emotional, and legal impact of carrying a weapon, focusing on de-escalation and personal safety.

• County Lines & Exploitation: A deep dive into how grooming works in the modern world. We teach students how to recognize the signs of exploitation before they are too deep in the system.

• Crime & Consequences: Led by individuals with first-hand experience, sharing real-life stories of poor decisions and the consequences faced, we highlight the consequences of crime for all involved.

Why Schools Choose Pathways for PSHE Delivery

What sets our workshops apart is the integration of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). We don't just tell students what the law is; we give them the Emotional Foundation to make the right choice when it matters most.

• Expert Facilitators: Our team includes practitioners with lived experience who can command a room and navigate the tough questions.

• Resource-Heavy: We don't just leave a slide deck. We provide follow-up sessions to continue the conversation, or can reflection materials/ideas for teachers to do so

• Data-Driven: If requested, we can also provide impact reports for every session, helping you prove the value of your PSHE budget to (for example) governors or Ofsted.

Pathways didn't just give a presentation; they changed the atmosphere in the year group. Our students are still talking about the 'Legal Literacy' session three weeks later. — Assistant Headteacher, London Secondary School

Booking for the 2025/26 Academic Year

Whether a one-off Deep Dive day or a series of interventions for at-risk cohorts, we are here to support your team. View our programmes.