FAQ

WHAT IS FOCUS ON YOUTH?

FOY is an evidence-based training programme that emphasizes life skills training in decision-making and includes the following:

• A decision-making model which supports consequential thinking and healthy actions.

• Skills Building in effective communication, listening and negotiation

• HIV knowledge and skills regarding sexual risk avoidance such as; promotion of abstinence, delaying sex and correct condom use.

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• Understanding Values and Risks including risky sexual behaviours such as multiple sexual partners and drug use including alcohol

• Understanding healthy relationships and recognizing Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment

DOES THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SUPPORT TEACHING FOY?

• The Focus on Youth (FOY} Bahamas Curriculum is an integral part of the Ministry of Education’s Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) curriculum

• This programme is implemented at grade six in Government primary and comprehensive schools throughout The Bahamas.  

WHEN AND HOW SHOULD FOY BE IMPLEMENTED IN OUR GRADE SIX CLASSES?

• The Focus on Youth curriculum is taught in the first term of each school year during HFLE classes.

• Teachers are encouraged to complete all 8 sessions and core activities of the FOY curriculum.

WHY DO TEACHERS NEED TO COMPLETE THE MEASURE A FORM AT THE END OF EACH TEACHING SESSION?

• As FOY has a research component, there are several forms (measures) which assist in the precise documentation of teacher’s classroom experiences. This is necessary for accurate reporting of factors that facilitate or impede FOY implementation.