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Learning objective
- To explain how our mindset can affect our personal growth.
Success criteria
- I can identify the difference between
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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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 they created in 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 support
- Could use the Unit resource: UKS2 Y6 Emotions and feelings poster for vocabulary support around optimistic and pessimistic during the Main event.
- Could use the Activity: Resilience reflection quadrant when writing their reflections in the Main event.
- Could use examples of challenges in life in the Resource: Examples of challenges for their resilience reflections in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth
- Should discuss the following two questions during their resilience reflections with a partner: how could a growth mindset help children approach challenging subjects or projects in secondary school?; how could you use a growth mindset to overcome a challenging setback and succeed in something important to you (e.g. sports competition, school play)?
- Could include a setback during their resilience reflections in the Main event.
- Could discuss the following question during the Presentation: Developing a growth mindset in the Wrapping up: Which statement was the hardest to change? Why?
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Identify the difference between a
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Vocabulary definitions
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fixed mindset (Y3/4)
Thinking you cannot do something or improve, even if you try.
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growth mindset (Y3/4)
Believing that you can often improve with effort, support and learning.
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In this unit
Assessment - RSE & PSHE Y6: How do my choices today shape my future health?
Lesson 1: Why do healthy teeth matter for the future?
Lesson 2: How can I eat for a healthier future?
Lesson 3: What habits might support my future health?
Lesson 4: How can I recognise and regulate complex feelings?
Lesson 5: How does my mindset affect my personal growth?
Lesson 6: How can I support self-esteem for myself and others?
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