RSE and PSHE: Key stage 1

Pupils learn about families and relationships, physical health and mental wellbeing, being safe online and first aid and safety

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Topics can be taught in any order but we recommend starting with the introductory lesson

Year 1

0 lessons

Introduction: Year 1: Setting ground rules for RSE lessons

7 lessons

Family and relationships

Exploring how families can be different, the characteristics and impact of positive friendships; learning that issues can be overcome, people show feelings differently and that stereotyping is unfair

8 lessons

Health and wellbeing

Exploring personal qualities and strategies to manage feelings; understanding the impact of sleep and relaxation on physical and mental wellbeing, the importance of washing hands and sun protection; identifying and dealing with allergic reactions; awareness of people in the community who keep us healthy

8 lessons

Safety and the changing body

Learning how to respond to adults in different situations; distinguishing appropriate and inappropriate physical contact; understanding what to do if lost and how to call the emergency services; identifying: hazards in the home and people in the community who keep us safe

6 lessons

Citizenship

Learning about: the importance of rules and consequences of not following them; caring for the needs of babies, young children and animals; exploring our similarities and differences and an introduction to democracy

5 lessons

Economic wellbeing

Learning about what money is and where it comes from, how to keep cash safe, the function of banks and building societies, spending and saving and some of jobs roles in schools

1 lessons

Year 1: Transition lesson

Helping Year 1 pupils with the transition to a new year and the changes that come with it

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Year 2

0 lessons

Introduction: Year 2: Setting ground rules for RSE lessons

7 lessons

Families and relationships

Learning: that families are composed of different people who offer each other care and support; how other people show their feelings and how to respond. Looking at conventions of manners and developing an understanding of self-respect

7 lessons

Health and wellbeing

Learning: about the benefits of exercise and relaxation on physical health and wellbeing; strategies to manage different emotions, setting goals and developing a growth mindset and understanding dental hygiene

8 lessons

Safety and the changing body

Lesson collection: Developing understanding of safety: roads, medicines and an introduction to online safety; distinguishing secrets from surprises; naming body parts and looking at the concept of privacy.

7 lessons

Citizenship

Lesson collection: learning about rules outside school; caring for the school and local environment; exploring the roles people have within the local community; learning how school council works; giving an opinion.

5 lessons

Economic wellbeing

Learning about where money comes from, how to look after money and why we use banks and building societies.

1 lessons

Year 2: Transition lesson

A lesson for Year 2 pupils to help them with their transition to Year 3, and the changes that may come with this move.

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KS 1

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Mike

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Paola Aldus, Head of Art, St Teresa’s School

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Elska Hughes

School Teacher

‘As a new Art leader, Kapow has saved me hours of planing and has provided me with differentSomething that is not the same as something else perspectives to teaching. The wide variety of resources has ensured that a vast majority of skillsThe ability to do certain things well. and techniques are covered. Moreover, the lessons are differentiated which allows all teachers to challengeSomething that is difficult to achieve. the students in the class. I and all teachers at Portway Primary School are gratefulTo be appreciative of the things we have or receive. to Kapow for the hard work and dedication.’

Arina Narbuntiene

Art subject leader

We have just bought into Kapow and it has been so easy to put it into our school. Everything is there that you need and its brilliant to help teachers gain confidence with skillsThe ability to do certain things well. they may have not taught previously. Resource lists for everything you need, all lesson plans are all there and easy to follow. ‘

Sarah Elmes, Woodhouse Community School

The lessons are clear and ideal for non-specialist teachers – you can’t go wrong! I really do think they will make a differenceSomething that does not bear any resemblance or similarity to another thing.... to the delivery of specialist subjects.

Heather Stirling Wood

Head Teacher

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