Unit outcomes
- Identify physical changes in people as they grow.
- Recognise that changes to the body are a normal part of growing up.
- Give examples of things children can do that they could not do as babies or toddlers.
- Explain what personal body boundaries are.
- Use simple language to say if they feel uncomfortable or want to say no.
- Use the correct names for body parts.
- Describe what to do if someone tries to touch a private body part without permission.
- Recognise situations where privacy should be respected.
- Explain ways to respect other people’s bodies and personal belongings.
- Identify a trusted adult they could talk to if they feel worried about privacy or boundaries.
Suggested prior learning
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Lessons
Lesson 1: How do we grow and change?
Lesson 2: How will I change as I grow up?
Lesson 3: Do I make the rules about my own body?
Lesson 4: How can I talk about my body?
Lesson 5: How can we show respect for each others bodies?
Lesson 6: Who can I talk to if I do not feel safe?
Key skills
Key skills
- Identifying simple physical changes
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Bodies have similarities
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Key vocabulary
body
change
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Unit resources
RSE & PSHE
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y2: How can we look after and respect our bodies?
A display version of the key vocabulary from the unit 'How can we look after and respect our bodies?'
Cross-curricular opportunities
Science: Animals, including humans.
English: Spoken language.
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