year: Year 5
Pupil video: Who can support us when we need it?
This video helps the children understand who they can turn to for support when they are worried or struggling.
Pupil video: How do different physical activities help our body?
This video helps the children understand how different types of movement support a healthy body and mind.
Pupil video: Why does movement matter?
This video helps the children understand how movement supports their physical health, emotional wellbeing and learning.
Pupil video: What are traffic light food labels?
This video helps the children understand traffic light food labels and how they can support healthy food choices.
Pupil video: Friendships
This video helps the children understand why friendships matter and how to build and maintain healthy relationships.
Pupil video: Protected characteristics
This PSHE video helps pupils understand what protected characteristics are and why they matter. It explains that we all have many characteristics, and introduces the Equality Act as an important UK law designed to protect people from unfair treatment. Pupils learn that the law says we must not be unkind, threatening, or unfair to anyone because of nine protected characteristics, and that it supports everyone to take part in school, work, and everyday life.
Through real examples, pupils see how adults can help make sure people are included, such as ensuring someone is not left out of clubs or trips because they use a wheelchair, considering people’s religious beliefs at school, and supporting access for someone with hearing loss. The video links this to inclusion, explaining that inclusion means making sure everyone can take part so people feel safe, included and valued.
The video also builds understanding of stereotypes and discrimination. Pupils learn that stereotypes wrongly assume everyone in a group behaves the same and can stop us seeing people as individuals. The video explains that discrimination is when someone is treated less fairly because of a protected characteristic, that this can be against the law, and that we all have a responsibility to challenge discrimination in a safe and calm way.
Teacher video: Teaching about stereotypes
This video supports teachers in helping pupils recognise and challenge stereotypes with respect, fairness and critical thinking.