Handling Controversial Issues and Questions in Schools

Date: Tuesday 8th of July 2025 

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom 

Handling Controversial Issues and Questions in Schools

“Miss, why did we discuss George Floyd but not Israel and Palestine?”

Pupils ask tough questions—and notice what is and isn’t addressed. This webinar explores how schools can approach controversial issues with clarity, compassion and consistency.

Led by Senior Vice Principal Nickael Briggs and Life Lessons co-founder Nicole Rodden, the session shares a practical framework for empowering student voice, aligning responses to school values, and building safe, inclusive spaces for dialogue—without placing pressure on individual teachers in the moment.

What You’ll Learn

• A framework for responding to student questions on controversial issues
• Strategies for gathering and acting on pupil voice
• How to ensure a consistent approach across your school
• How to align difficult conversations with your school’s values and policies
• Tools to empower both teachers and students in emotionally charged contexts

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