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Year 7 PSHE Scheme of Work Theme: Health and Wellbeing Topic: Transition to Secondary School and Personal Identity The aim of this series of lessons is: To develop knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively manage transition to a new school.

To begin, grow and maintain friendships in a new situation. To develop communication skills and assertiveness. To learn how to recognise and manage peer influence.

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Activities and Resources

1 To build relationships within the group by sharing personal interests

Students will be able to:

Describe and share some of their interests and achievements with the group

Activities:

1.Starter: Cross the circle icebreaker to identify things they have in common 2.Iceberg challenge 3. Students complete their personal shield to show their interests Resources:

#MySenseOfSelfie iceberg activity sheet PSHE files ‘PSHE Education for KS3’ De Meza and De Silva - 1.1/1.2

2 To establish ground rules for PSHE education learning

To explore the differences between being at primary and at secondary school

To reflect on feelings about being somewhere new, including reflection on the chance to create a new identity

Students will be able to:

Negotiate ground rules to prepare a safe space for PSHE learning Identify feelings associated with being in a new school

Identify ways in which being a secondary school student differs from being a primary school student

Identify and evaluate new opportunities available at secondary school

Activities:

1. Whole class discussion to establish ground rules for PSHE lessons 2.Starter: Post it wall: Before joined new school what worried about, looking forward to 3.Analyse advice in activity 2 pg 11 (pairs) 4. Students complete their personal shield to show how they are going to

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Identify support available in their new school

keep organised and what new things they are going to do at RMHS 5. Students present their shields to the class and describe their personal interests Resources:

Inside out character posters + post-its Personal shield outlines. Coloured pens. ‘PSHE Education for KS3’ De Meza and De Silva - 1.3

3 To learn to improve communication skills

To learn how to behave assertively rather than being aggressive or submissive

Students will be able to:

Explain that body language and tone of voice are forms of non-verbal communication which convey feelings and emotions

Demonstrate some positive ways they can use body language and tone

Explain the difference between assertive, aggressive and submissive behaviour

Demonstrate assertive behaviour in a range of scenarios

Activities:

1.Starter: silent communication. 2.Barclays life skills personal communication videos followed by teacher lead discussion on body language and communication 3.Pair work – students practise communicating their personal shields with confidence 4. Presentations to whole class 5.Samaritans ‘being assertive’ activity 6.Group activity-practising responding assertively Resources:

Samaritans ‘being assertive’ https://www.samaritans.org/education/deal/coping-strategies/being-assertive Video clip + scenarios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-IfXVpliUI

Barclays life skills ‘people skills’ https://assets-barclayslifeskills-production.thisissecure.net/media/1303/people-skills-personal-impact-volunteer-led-lesson-11-to-16.pdf

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https://assets-barclayslifeskills-production.thisissecure.net/media/1061/people-skills-personal-impact-volunteer-led-lesson-slides.pdf

4 To learn to build working relationships within the group

To support transition through learning to establish and manage friendships

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to work

effectively in class groups

Discuss issues and feelings around fitting in and being left out of groups

Demonstrate the qualities required to build positive relationships

Identify ways to make new friends in a new situation whilst avoiding peer influence

Activities:

1.Starter: Chinese whisper poster challenge or jigsaw challenge 2. Read poem ‘The Loner’ class discussion 3. What is a friend? True/not true activity (group work) 4. ‘Lizard Girl+ video + discussion Resources:

A3 paper, poster pens, colour posters on friendship/inclusion The Loner poem Lizard Girl video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_NPaAqqoYs

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Theme: Relationships Topic: Healthy Relationships and Valuing Difference The aim of this series of lessons is: To understand there are different types of positive relationships and to share common features.

To develop strategies for managing conflict with parents, family members and friends To explore the nature of bullying and develop strategies for responding to situations where bullying is, or is perceived to be taking place.

To recognise and manage social risks of using the internet. T To respect equality and be a productive member of a diverse community

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Activities and Resources

1 To consider different types of relationships, particularly family relationships

To learn about the qualities and behaviours expected in healthy relationships

To understand our family relationships affect our wellbeing

To recognise the positive qualities they bring to relationships

To explore common causes of conflict between young people and parents

To learn how to manage conflict at home

Students will be able to:

Describe different types of relationships

Describe how family set-ups can differ

Understand the roles and responsibilities of different family members and how these have changed over time

Reflect privately on the positive qualities they bring to relationships

Identify typical causes of conflict between teens and family members

Explain why conflict at home may be more common during adolescence

Identify the emotions caused by conflict at home

Explain why parents and carers may impose boundaries

Identify habits or behaviours which may help to reduce conflict

Activities:

1.Starter: Love has no labels video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnDgZuGIhHs similarities and differences between families including families with same sex parents 1. ‘my responsibility’ activity (love or hate) 2.Sharing household jobs. Complete the sheet as a group. Evaluate whether the jobs are distributed fairly 3. Happy families diamond 9 activity (activity 2 pg 115) 4. Appreciation card(activity 3 pg 115) Resources:

‘PSHE Education for KS3’ De Meza and De Silva – 8.3 Post it notes – 2 colours Squares coloured paper for diamond 9 activity

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2 To develop their understanding of diversity and equality

To increase their understanding of neurodiversity

To increase their understanding of autism spectrum disorder

Students will be able to:

Explain what is meant by neurodiversity

Describe the strengths and challenges faced by students who are on the autistic spectrum

Understand how best to support students on the autistic spectrum

Activities:

1. Starter: ‘A day out’ video clip 2. Describe the autistic spectrum 3. Positive role models 4. Challenges and positives activity 5. Making an video clip on

neurodiversity

Girl with Curly hair project videos: https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/resources/animated-films/

3 To review their understanding of bullying and strategies to use if they experience it

To further explore cyber bullying and its effects on individuals

To learn how to conduct healthy relationships online

To learn how to respond to and manage negative online relationships

Students will be able to:

Agree a definition of bullying

Identify the benefits and risks associated with using social media networks as a means of making and building friendships

Demonstrate or describe strategies for managing this risk, keeping safe and minimising harm online

Describe appropriate and inappropriate ways to treat friends online

Explain examples of cyber bullying, how to recognise it and how to respond if witnessing or experiencing cyber bullying

Understand what trolling is, why people do it and how to respond

Describe ways to report online abuse and to safely challenge and/or report intolerance online

Activities:

1.Starter: What qualities and behaviours do they look for in a good friend? 2.Speed Friending role play game 3. ‘Caught in the web’ video + discussion 4. Class discussion appropriate and inappropriate ways to treat friends online 5. ‘Cyber bullying – there is a way out’ video Resources:

CEOP thinkuknow toolkit. Speed Friending https://new.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/profesional/resources/key-stage-34-11-16/thinkuknow-toolkit/thinkuknow_toolkit.pdf ‘Cyber bullying – there is a way out’ video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkG00Czb4ho ‘Caught in the web’ video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgCNGvL0g1g

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Theme: Health and Wellbeing Topic: Healthy Lifestyles The aim of this series of lessons is: To increase understanding of how lifestyle choices affect health.

To increase understanding of how to improve mental health and wellbeing To develop resilience and learn strategies to manage negative influences on lifestyle choices. This topic will include Year 7 Wellbeing Challenge: Digital detox

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Activities and Resources

1 To promote the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices including the value of physical activity, a healthy diet and adequate sleep

Students will be able to:

Describe what constitutes a healthy diet

Describe and assess the benefits of a balanced diet, appropriate exercise and healthy sleep patterns and explain the potential risks of poor lifestyle choices

Describe the impact of screen and phone use late at night

Describe the link between mental wellbeing and physical health

Identify strategies to promote good mental health and provide a balance between work, leisure and exercise

Activities:

1.Starter: Groups to identify what they think being healthy means 2. PPT to explore importance of diet, sleep, and exercise 3. Introduce mindfulness exercises 4. Complete their personal health profile 5. Complete activity 1 pg 81 Resources:

MiSP paws b mindfulness resources ‘PSHE Education for KS3’ De Meza and De Silva – 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 A3 ‘Personal Health Profile’ outlines

2+3 To consider the impact of others (including the media) on our lifestyle choices

Students will be able to:

Identify potential influences on their lifestyle choices

Explain how comments, images and role models in the media and on social media might influence people’s health-related behaviours

Explain the way the media portray people does not always reflect reality and how

Activities:

1. Starter: 2.‘Body Evolution -Model before and after’ videos 3. Discuss how the content could impact on lifestyle choices in groups 4. research reliable sources of health advice Resources:

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this can put pressure on us in relation to our bodies and affect self esteem

Suggest ways to reduce and manage unhelpful influences on lifestyle choices

Name reliable sources of help and support, including local health services

Explain how to assess the worth and

reliability of health information and advice

Video: Body Evolution -Model before and after https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17j5QzF3kqE Always puberty education programme: https://www.always.co.uk/en-gb/puberty-teaching-resources #LikeAGirl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJQBjWYDTs #LikeAGirl-unstoppable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhB3l1gCz2E Counters, 5 boxes, statements MiSP paws b mindfulness resources

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Theme: Relationships Topic: Growing up and Relationships The aim of this series of lessons is: To develop a deeper understanding the physical and emotional changes young people experience during

puberty To understand the importance of friendship as a basis for romantic relationships. To consider romantic relationships between same sex couple To introduce the idea of consent

The delivery of these sessions is supported by an outside agency with specific expertise: Sexsplain

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Activities and Resources

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To review their understanding of the physical and emotional changes that take place during puberty

To develop an understanding of how these emotional changes can affect our relationships and develop strategies to manage them

Students will be able to:

Review the physical and emotional changes experienced during puberty

Explain the emotional changes during puberty and how to manage these changes

Recognise how people might feel about these changes and describe strategies for managing those feelings

Activities:

1. Starter: Team timed challenge. Changes at puberty 2. Story board frames 3. Family scenarios 4. Sources of further information ‘Betty for Schools’ digital lessons part 1 and part 2 https://bettyforschools.co.uk/resources/11-12-year-olds Resources:

Medway RSE resources (year 7) https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/search-for-resources?combine=RSE+medway&date_filter%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&date_filter_1%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&items_per_page=10 ‘Got you thinking’ student follow up booklet Question box

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Always puberty education programme: https://www.always.co.uk/en-gb/puberty-teaching-resources

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To learn about the value of friendship as a basis for romantic relationship, including romantic relationships between same sex couples

To assess the media impact on expectations of early romantic relationships

To learn about the qualities of healthy and unhealthy relationships

Students will be able to:

Describe the difference between closeness

in friendship and sexual attraction, including recognition of diversity in sexual attraction

Explain the features of positive and stable relationships and those of unhealthy relationships

Describe how the media portrays romantic relationships

Describe the possible impact of the media portrayal of relationships on people’s expectations of their own relationships

Describe the consequences of different relationship communication styles

Activities:

1.Starter: Videos: ‘Love has no labels’. ‘In a heartbeat’ 2. Diamond 9 activity 3.Relate new knowledge to TV soaps/films they have seen 4. Scenario quiz 5. Traffic light cards activity 6. Recipe for a romantic relationship activity: ‘relationship soup’ Resources:

Medway RSE resources (year 7) https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/search-for-resources?combine=RSE+medway&date_filter%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&date_filter_1%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&items_per_page=10

Love has no labels video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnDgZuGIhHs

‘Just Friends’ video clip http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zj9fgk7 http://www.loveisrespect.org/dating-basics/relationship-spectrum/ In a heartbeat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2REkk9SCRn0&safe=active

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3 To explore what consent means

Understand how to recognise when another person is giving their consent.

Understand that it is the person seeking consent who is responsible for ensuring that consent is given freely

Students will be able to:

Explain what consent means

Suggest signs of when someone is consenting and when they are not

Describe how consent is sought, given and not given in a healthy relationship

Resources:

Medway RSE resources (year 7) https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/search-for-resources?combine=RSE+medway&date_filter%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&date_filter_1%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&items_per_page=10 Love is respect video https://www.youtube.com/user/loveisrespect post-it notes

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Theme: Living in the Wider World Topic: British Democracy, International Development and Participation The aim of this series of lessons is: To understand how parliament works

To understand how to identify and contact their MP To increase understanding of the different educational opportunities for children across the world

Week Learning Objectives Learning outcomes Activities and Resources

1 • To learn about the three main parts of parliament

• To learn about the top jobs in the cabinet

• To consider when young people should be able to vote

Students will be able to:

• Explain the role of the three main parts of parliament

• Describe the responsibilities of the MPs with top jobs in the cabinet

• Understand the voting age in different parts of the UK and express their view about an appropriate age for young people to vote

Activities:

1. Starter: Watch video follow with ‘phone a friend quiz’ 2. Use booklet to complete ‘how parliament works’ worksheet 3. Discussion on voting age Resources:

‘How parliament works in nearly 60 seconds’ video http://www.parliament.uk/education/teaching-resources-lesson-plans/how-parliament-works-60-secs/ ‘Tower of Power’ booklet http://www.parliament.uk/documents/education/online-resources/printed-resources/The-tower-of-power-ks4-booklet.pdf ‘how parliament works’ worksheet

2 + 3 Students will be able to:

• Describe and demonstrate how to contact their MP

Activities:

1. Starter: How many MPs do you know? –competition

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• To learn how to identify and contact their MP

• To identify the most important elements of a quality education

• Participants articulate their opinions clearly and review them in the light of the opinions of others

• Recognise the different educational opportunities available to children in other parts of the world

• Develop an understanding of the challenges of providing a quality education for all

2. Opinion line activity to identify the most important elements of a good education 3. Write a ‘letter’ to their MP focusing on the importance of all children having an education. (sustainable development goal) Resources:

Send my friend to school campaign https://www.sendmyfriend.org/resource/2017-campaign-film/ student sheets from teachers pack