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Learning objective
- To explain how to be a good friend.
Success criteria
- I can describe what a good friend
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement they 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 use the Resource: Knowledge organiser in the Recap and recall.
- Could be shown the feelings symbols by clicking the magnifying glass for each character on the Presentation: How could their friends help?
- Could use the Resource: Word mat during the role play in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could describe what makes a friend trustworthy.
- Could explain why friends do not always agree but can still be kind.
- Should begin to use a wider range of words when talking about friendship, e.g. trustworthy and loyal.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Name the qualities of a good friend.
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Vocabulary definitions
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alone
Being by yourself, with no one else around.
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friends
People you like, trust and spend time with.
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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
