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Subjects

Art and design Computing Design and technology French Geography History Music Physical education Spanish Religion and worldviews RSE & PSHE Science Wellbeing

Introduction: Year 1: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE lessons

Introducing children to RSE & PSHE as a subject and exploring how to create a successful learning environment for these lessons.

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Learning objective

To begin understanding what PSHE is and how we can learn effectively in these lessons.

Success criteria

I understand what PSHE

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Non-statutory guidance

The National curriculum

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Cross-curricular links

British values

Rule of law

Emphasise the

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Attention grabber

Seat the children in a large circle and explain that they are going to find out about some new lessons. Discuss some of the other lessons they have in school and the types of things they learn in those lessons. Explain that in PSHE lessons the children will learn more about themselves, about keeping safe,…

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should have more discussion around the feelings experienced by the children in the stories.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should be challenged to contribute to the rules more and explain the consequences of not adhering to them.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: Understanding the need for

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Vocabulary definitions

learn

To get new knowledge or skill in a subject or activity.
rule

A rule tells you what you should or should not do.

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Example work

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In this unit

Introduction: Year 1: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE lessons

Originally created by:

Sarah Huggins

RSE & PSHE specialist

Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young people and creates…

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