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Learning objective
- To recognise what makes me special and talk about my strengths.
Success criteria
- I can say what makes me special.
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Statutory guidance
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could discuss what makes them special with an adult before the lesson.
- Could use ideas from the Presentation: What makes me special? for ideas when completing the Activity: Field of flowers.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could explore why it is important that all people feel special.
- Should consider why it is good that people have different strengths.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Describe what makes them special.
- Notice what makes others
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Vocabulary definitions
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improve
To get better at something.
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qualities
The ways someone behaves or acts.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y1: Helping myself and others feel happy and safe
Lesson 1: What makes me special?
Lesson 2: How do families show love and care for each other?
Lesson 3: What helps me feel safe and cared for?
Lesson 4: What is a friend?
Lesson 5: How can we have a kind and friendly class?
Lesson 6: How should people behave towards others?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 2nd March, 2026
