Health protection: How can we prevent illness and injury and respond if they happen?

Investigating how healthy habits and medicines help prevent illness by exploring hygiene, sun safety, vaccines, basic first aid and how to seek medical help, including calling 999 in an emergency.

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This unit is part of the new RSE & PSHE scheme, developed in line with the updated government Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance. The lesson content will be published by 21st September 2026.

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Health protection: How can I protect myself and others in daily life?

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