Resources for schools and colleges

Learning Disability Nursing and other roles associated with it are great career options that we would like more young people to be aware of. Ahead Partnership has worked with us to produce three resources packages for teachers, tutors and careers advisors to use below. Read our report on this work and its impact.

• Package one is intended to be delivered with a Learning Disability Champion, if you would like to find someone to attend your school to support a session, please contact sonya.robertshaw@nhs.net. This package comprises:

Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing Lesson Plan Resource

Exploring Learning Disability Nursing

Service user experiences

Learning Disability Nursing or RGN?

Lifestyle scenarios

• Packages two and three are interactive video-based resources that will help young people understand the exciting and fulfilling career opportunities in Learning Disability Nursing across West Yorkshire.

The videos show the journey of two people with a Learning Disability through NHS services. The accompanying materials examine career pathways, entry routes and the skills needed for a career in Learning Disability Nursing.

Stan's story:

Stan's video

Stan's story lesson plan resource including ice-breaker activities and topical discussions.

Supporting worksheet for Stan's story to encourage active listening through short 'what have you heard?' tasks.

Amy's story:

Amy's video story

Amy's story lesson plan resource including ice-breaker activities and topical discussions.

Supporting worksheet for Amy's story to encourage active listening through short 'what have you heard?' tasks.