Secondary
Streetwise works nationally with Jewish schools and community organisations, enhancing the personal safety and personal development of young Jewish people to support their physical and emotional wellbeing. As young people begin to form their political and social perspectives between the ages of 13 and 16, we create structured learning opportunities that nurture critical thinking, develop empathy, and help build a strong sense of values and moral responsibility.
At a Secondary into the following areas of work: Antisemitism, Online Safety and Personal Safety. Through these topics, Streetwise empowers and advises young people in a safe and informal environment, giving them the skills, knowledge and confidence to make educated positive decisions.
Antisemitism
Streetwise offers a comprehensive antisemitism awareness curriculum spanning from Years 7 through to 13. Workshops use a variety of engaging and interactive methodologies to enable students to learn through both understanding and practice.
Our approach focuses on early awareness and education, recognising that understanding discrimination and prejudice, as well as building a strong foundational knowledge of contemporary antisemitism, is essential long before students reach sixth form. We integrate discussions on antisemitism into broader lessons on history, politics, and digital and street safety, ensuring students are equipped to identify and challenge anti-Jewish hate both online and offline.
The aims of this programme are to:
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Assess, develop and enhance students' understanding of antisemitism, its history, tropes and modern manifestations, through the framework of British Values and the Equality Act (2010)
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Provide practical and responsible strategies to counter antisemitism and hate crime both on and offline, including reporting to the Police and CST
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Enhance students' ability to keep themselves safe and make informed choices
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Develop students' understanding of and confidence in their civic and social responsibility, both as part of the Jewish community and in wider society, specifically empowering them to feel prepared for future stages in their lives
Personal Safety
Beginning secondary school brings greater independence, new experiences, and increased responsibility. The Year 7 Personal Safety workshop is designed to help young people navigate these changes with confidence by developing their awareness of personal safety, risk, and responsible decision-making. Through engaging discussions and practical scenarios, pupils explore how to stay safe in a range of everyday situations, build resilience, and make positive choices as they adapt to life in secondary school.
The aims of this programme are for pupils:
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For students to understand how their move into secondary school introduces new and challenging responsibilities on independence and personal safety.
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To develop confidence in safe decision making both home alone and out and about
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To develop an awareness of risk and mitigate consquences that could impact upon their personal safety.
We are also able to offer Krav Maga training to students aged 11+, delivered by CST instructors. These sessions can be offered as lunchtime/afterschool sessions, during enrichment periods or within P.E. lessons.
Online Safety
Building on the Online Safety campaign delivered in primary schools, Streetwise offers Internet Safety sessions for young people in Years 7 to 13.
Our Online Safety workshops explore a range of current issues, including digital footprints, social media, cyberbullying, sexting, deepfakes, AI, and the risks associated with online interactions. Each session is tailored to the age, needs and digital literacy of your students, equipping them with the skills to make informed, responsible decisions online.
Online Safety programming is delivered in line with National Curriculum standards for PSHE.
The aims of this programme are for pupils to:
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Feel confident using the internet in a fun, safe way
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Understand what AI is, and the benefits and risks of using it
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Understand what personal information is, and how to maintain a digital footprint they can be proud of
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Feel confident in seeking help if they face something online that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe
Streetwise has recently launched a new young ambassador programme, tailored to be delivered in Secondary schools for Year 10s or 12s.
The Antisemitism Ambassadors Programme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to challenge antisemitism and become informed advocates within their school community.
Through interactive sessions, students explore Jewish identity, history, culture, and contemporary issues, while developing the confidence to identify and report antisemitism, challenge stereotypes, and engage in respectful conversations. The programme is tailored to meet the needs of each school and culminates in students designing and delivering their own educational sessions, empowering them to promote understanding of Jewish life, values, and experiences among their peers and the wider community.
Find out more about the launch of the JCoSS Generation Changemakers 2026 and how this programme could support your school community here
Jewish Societies
Streetwise is delighted to be partnering with UJS and working together to provide Jewish young people across mainstream schools with the same opportunities to acces the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate Jewish life.
Streetwise can tailor any of our regular sessions (Antisemitism, Personal Safety, Online Safety) for your JSoc.
To have Streetwise in your next JSoc session, get in touch with us at info@streetwisegb.org
The Alan Senitt Upstanders Leadership Programme (ASULP) is a community schools linking programme for Year 10 pupils from different faith, cultural and social backgrounds. The programme is delivered by two organisations - Streetwise and Stand Up! Education Against Discrimination on behalf of The Alan Senitt Memorial Trust and brings together 100 students from 10 schools to develop leadership skills and tackle discrimination in their local areas.
Participants attend four day-long seminars, covering community leadership, team building, and anti-discrimination training on a variety of forms of discrimination Students then organise weekly school-based meetings to plan and implement anti-discrimination community projects. The year concludes with a Graduation Ceremony where students showcase their achievements.
Over the past 10 years, more than 1200 students have graduated from the programme, and the impact extends well beyond graduation. Students often take on leadership roles as prefects or Head Girl/Boy, and many continue as community leaders at university and beyond. The programme cultivates cohorts of open-minded young people dedicated to tackling injustice and promoting tolerant attitudes within their school community.
Find out more about ASULP here!
