Building Resilience in Young People

This resource provides additional context and activities to enrich viewing of the documentary Backtrack Boys. The film and accompanying resource are intended for young learners - no matter their gender, socio-economic background or ethnicity. The resource includes:

• Guidance on watching the whole film, as well as activities based on shorter excerpts; 
• Ways to use the film and resource for teacher professional development; 
• Insights into the making of the documentary; 
• Case studies that cultivate empathy and personal growth in students; 
• Discussion ideas and classroom activities. 

While an outstanding learning resource, the film Backtrack Boys is rated MA15+ so needs to be reviewed carefully by teachers.