Developed by 360 Skills for Life, a not-for-profit digital organisation and backed by bodies such as NHS England, the package aims to address gaps in pupils’ life skills development.
The technology allows children and young people to enter Skill City, a virtual world where they can learn about how to deal with age-appropriate problems and issues.
It helps to facilitate teacher-led discussions about how to avoid, and if necessary, react to problematic situations.
The organisation, which also worked in partnership with Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, says its safeguarding package has direct links to PSHE learning outcomes and is designed to enhance schools’ existing curriculum offer.
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