A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit RSE & PSHE, Year 2, Safety and the Changing Body.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they learn how to keep themselves safe in everyday situations, including online activity, road awareness, and when taking medicine. It introduces key vocabulary and principles such as the PANTS rule—Privates are private, Always remember your body belongs to you, No means no, Talk about secrets that upset you, Speak up—someone can help—while reinforcing the importance of seeking help from trusted adults. Pupils also learn about the difference between surprises and secrets, and how to respond to unwanted touch or unsafe scenarios. This unit builds the foundations for understanding personal safety and respectful boundaries.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit RSE & PSHE, Year 1, Safety and the Changing Body.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they learn how to keep themselves safe and seek help in a range of situations. It introduces key vocabulary such as emergency, hazards, medicine, and physical contact, while also teaching pupils how to recognise trusted adults and when to say no to unwanted touch. The unit covers practical advice on staying close to caregivers, using 999 in an emergency, and identifying safe people to approach if lost. It offers a foundation for understanding personal safety and making informed choices in everyday scenarios.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology, Year 6, Digital World – Navigating the World.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore how smart products can combine multiple technologies to support navigation and sustainability. Pupils investigate components such as GPS trackers, compasses, and pedometers, learning how one multifunctional digital product could replace many separate items. The unit introduces key vocabulary including Boolean, smart, biodegradable, product lifecycle, and sustainable, alongside an introduction to 3D printing and sustainable materials like cork and bamboo. It provides a foundation for understanding how technology can improve our lives while considering environmental impact.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 5, Digital World: Monitoring devices.
This Design and Technology resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how digital systems are used in product design and development. It introduces key vocabulary such as sensor, microcontroller, input, output, and algorithm, helping the pupils understand how digital technologies enable automation and interactivity. The pupils will also learn about computer-aided design (CAD) and how digital tools assist in prototyping and testing.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 4, Digital World.
This Design and technology resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore using digital technologies in product design. It introduces key vocabulary such as input, output, sensor, algorithm, and prototype, helping the pupils understand how digital systems are used to create interactive and automated products. The pupils will also learn about computer-aided design (CAD) and how digital tools assist in the design and testing process.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived Unit: Design and Technology, Year 3, Digital World – Electronic Charm.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore the digital world through the creation of electronic wearable devices. It introduces key vocabulary such as sensor, simulator, programming loop and Micro:bit, helping pupils understand how electronic components are programmed and controlled. The unit highlights the impact of the digital revolution and familiarises pupils with smart technologies like VR goggles and smartwatches. It is ideal for consolidating essential technical knowledge and developing pupils’ awareness of real-world digital applications.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 5, Composition to Represent the Festival of Colour.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore how music can express ideas and emotions through colour and celebration. Inspired by Holi—the Hindu festival of colour—pupils compose their own music to represent the joy and symbolism of this springtime event. The unit introduces vocabulary and musical concepts including graphic score, synaesthesia, tonality (major and minor), and layering. Pupils also learn to apply the inter-related dimensions of music such as texture, timbre, dynamics, and tempo to create expressive and vibrant compositions.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 5, South and West Africa.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore the musical traditions of South and West Africa, where rhythm, movement and expression are central to performance. It highlights key vocabulary and techniques such as call and response, ostinato, polyrhythms and syncopation, alongside guidance for improving performance through fluency, accuracy, control and expression. Pupils are also introduced to traditional percussion instruments including the djembe, balafon, kalimba and shekere. It is perfect for consolidating essential musical knowledge and fostering an appreciation of African musical culture.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 5, Blues.
This unit introduces pupils to the fundamental elements of blues music, focusing on its distinctive features and historical context. Pupils learn about the 12-bar blues structure, the blues scale, and key musical concepts such as chords, bars, and improvisation. They explore how blues music often conveys emotions, particularly sadness, which is reflected in the term “the blues.” The unit also covers specific musical techniques like bent notes and the use of quavers, enhancing pupils’ understanding of rhythm and melody. Through engaging with this unit, pupils develop their ability to perform and compose blues music, fostering creativity and musical expression.
