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Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Our local environment

Children learn about the different roles people play in looking after the local environment, including volunteers, cleaners, caretakers and lunchtime staff.

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Learning objective

To recognise the role people play in looking after the environment.

Non-statutory guidance

PSHE

Living in the Wider World

‘Pupils learn

L3. about things they can do to help look after their environment

L.5. about the different roles and responsibilities people have in their community’

See: Programme of Study for PSHE education (KS1-5).

British Values: Mutual respect

See: Kapow Primary: RSE & PSHE: Personal development, SMSC and British values mapping.

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Classroom resources

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support

Could write their thank you letter to someone who works in the school as they might find it easier to focus on someone they know. Can use the Activity: Letter template to help them.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could use your local authority website to find out more about the services they provide to keep areas pleasant.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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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…

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