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Learning objective
- To describe how our identities are influenced by different factors.
Success criteria
- I can identify different factors that shape my
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Stautory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
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Spoken language
Pupils should
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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: Creating an agreement for PSHE and recap the agreed rules. If required, 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: Me and my influences (support), to guide their ideas.
- Could use voice notes or a simple recording tool to capture their thoughts before or instead of writing them down.
- Could refer to the Presentation: Lesson vocabulary when completing the activity.
- Could write their answers on a whiteboard prior to sharing them during the Wrapping up.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should write a short reflection explaining how identity can be shaped by both choice and circumstance, responding to the challenge question: ‘Do we create our own identities, or are they created for us?’
- Could use lines or colours to show links between the different aspects of their identities.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Identify a range of factors that shape identity,
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Vocabulary definitions
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beliefs
Things people think are true.
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culture
The shared traditions and customs of a group of people.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y5: Why are healthy relationships important?
Lesson 1: What makes me who I am?
Lesson 2 : How do families show commitment to each other?
Lesson 3: How can families support and protect each other?
Lesson 4: What helps us make and maintain healthy friendships?
Lesson 5: How can we manage challenges in friendships?
Lesson 6: How can I be assertive and respectful?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th February, 2026
