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Lesson 4: How can I recognise and regulate complex feelings?

Recognising that feelings are natural but our reactions, shaped by past experiences, can help or harm our relationships, learning and future success.
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1. Recap and recall

Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement they created in Introductory lesson: Setting rules for PSHE and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.

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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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Russell Stanley
Russell Stanley is Director of Health & Wellbeing in Schools Ltd. Health & Wellbeing in Schools Ltd is a Midlands-based organisation specialising in high-quality support for Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE) education and statutory Relationships, Sex & Health Education (RSHE). The organisation works with schools, charities and education partners to strengthen PSHE practice and support positive outcomes for children and young people. Russell has experience across education, public health and school improvement. He retrained as a primary school teacher before moving into specialist PSHE and Health & Wellbeing roles within Local Authority education and public health teams, including leading a Healthy Schools programme. He has also worked closely with a range of partners and served as a primary school Chair of Governors. Through consultancy, training and curriculum support, Russell works with schools to develop effective PSHE provision and support staff, leaders and communities to deliver confident, evidence-informed health and wellbeing education.Find out more
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 September 2026

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