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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe how germs spread through touch, droplets and shared objects.
- Identify hygiene habits and classroom rules that help prevent the spread of illness.
- Describe ways to protect the skin from sun damage, including where and when to apply and reapply suncream.
- Apply suncream carefully to uncovered skin with adult supervision.
- Explain how vaccines train the body to fight particular germs.
- Describe how vaccination reduces serious illness and the spread of disease, recognising that health decisions should involve trusted adults and healthcare professionals.
- Describe a health concern clearly, including where it hurts, what it feels like and when it started.
- Distinguish between health concerns they can try to manage and those requiring adult or urgent help, explaining why it is important to seek help early.
- Explain the purpose of first aid and match common injuries to suitable responses and sources of help.
- Recognise signs of a medical emergency and demonstrate how to make a clear, calm 999 call, including from a locked mobile phone.
Suggested prior learning
Health protection: How can I protect myself and others in daily life?
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Teacher video: How can we prevent illness and injury and respond if they happen? Unit overview
Lessons
Lesson 1: How can good hygiene help prevent illness?
Lesson 2: How can I protect myself from the sun?
Lesson 3: How does my body protect itself from illnesses?
Lesson 4: When should I tell an adult if I am worried about my health?
Lesson 5: What first aid might help with common injuries?
Lesson 6: How can I get help in a medical emergency?
Key skills
Key skills
- Explaining how germs and
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Germs can spread
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Key vocabulary
999 (Y1/2)
allergy (Y3/4)
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Wonder box ×1
- Red beanbags (or other red floor markers) 15
- Blue beanbags (or other blue floor markers) 15
- Large space such as a hall or playground. ×1
- Suncream (one named bottle each and consent from parents/carers to apply it). ×30
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×10
- Whiteboards and pens ×15
In Lesson 2: How can I protect myself from the sun?, the children will work in small groups with an adult to practise applying suncream. Parents and carers will need to provide a named bottle of suncream or consent for the children to use suncream provided by the school.
- Large sheet of paper ×8
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- English: Spoken language.
- Geography: Locational knowledge.
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Further first aid
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