A roadmap for primary Wellbeing skills and knowledge

This printable PDF document outlines the progression of Wellbeing skills and knowledge in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 and how it aligns with the National curriculum. For primary teachers looking for an engaging Wellbeing scheme of work, our progression of skills and knowledge helps deliver a comprehensive Wellbeing curriculum. 

How can I use this document to plan my Wellbeing curriculum effectively?

The Kapow Primary Wellbeing scheme of work follows a structured, spiral curriculum. This document is a valuable tool for primary Wellbeing planning, enabling you to see how skills and knowledge build upon each other from year to year. 

The document supports subject leaders and teachers when planning the Wellbeing curriculum by outlining the progression of skills from EYFS to KS2 and showing which lessons support that progression. Use it during your planning process to ensure each year group builds on the previous one, with clear guidance on which lessons to focus on at each stage.

How do Wellbeing skills and knowledge develop at Kapow Primary?

This document outlines the development of Wellbeingknowledge across all year groups, ensuring a clear pathway for pupil learning. Progression is broken down into the following key areas:

• Discover – trying new things; coping with the emotions that new experiences bring.
• Take notice – paying attention to the present; being more aware of what is going on around and within the children.
• Connect – developing existing friendships; understanding the importance of others’ thoughts and feelings; building new relationships.
• Give – learning to give and be kind; thinking of others; appreciating the gift of giving.
• Move – recognising the importance of being physically active; exploring the many ways of being active.

What other Kapow Primary resources support primary Wellbeing teaching? 

• For our standard Wellbeing scheme, see Wellbeing: Long-term plan.
• See how children begin their Kapow Wellbeing journey with our EYFS (Reception) units. 
• To learn how children develop their Wellbeing skills, see our Wellbeing KS1 units.
• Explore more of Kapow’s Wellbeing scheme by browsing our Lower KS2 and Upper KS2 units.