RSE and PSHE: Key stage 1
Pupils learn about families and relationships, physical health and mental wellbeing, being safe online and first aid and safety
Units
After the 'Introduction: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE' lesson, the units can be taught in any order.
Useful teaching resources
Subject planning
Other useful resources
RSE & PSHEY1: Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons
Creating an agreement to help the class learn topics in PSHE and RSE effectively in the year ahead.
(1 lesson)
RSE & PSHEMy healthy self: How can we look after our emotions?
Recognising and naming a range of emotions, pupils learn to identify facial and body clues linked to feelings.
(6 lessons)
RSE & PSHEConnecting with others: How can I help myself and others feel happy and safe?
Identifying what makes them and others special, pupils learn how friends, family and classmates can help and support each other.
(6 lessons)
RSE & PSHEThe online world: How do we spend time online?
Understanding how to stay safe and respectful online and recognising the different ways people use the internet in everyday life.
(6 lessons)
RSE & PSHECitizenship: How can I help others and the environment?
Recognising how care, respect and rules help people, animals and places feel safe and supported.
(6 lessons)
RSE & PSHEHealth protection: How can I protect myself and others in daily life?
Exploring illnesses and injuries, understanding the roles of different healthcare workers in prevention and treatment and practising how to get medical help.
(6 lessons)
RSE & PSHEStaying safe: How can I stay safe?
Recognising how rules help to keep people safe by identifying everyday hazards and understanding situations that could cause harm.
(6 lessons)
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“The planning was clear and helped staff who were perhaps a little nervous to teach this part of the curriculum. The resources provided were modern and sensitive, as well as being informative. We had been searching for while for informative and up-to-date resources to use alongside the delivery of the RSE curriculum and Kapow was the only…
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