Y1/2: Citizenship (Cycle A)
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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
Y1 and Y2
- Identify some groups that they belong to.
- Understand that we all belong to different groups.
- Explain the roles people have in the local community.
- Discuss what makes a good school environment.
- Recognise that everyone has a responsibility to maintain the school environment.
- Name some jobs that people do to keep the local environment pleasant.
Y1 only
- Explain the purpose of the classroom rules.
- Describe some differences between themselves and their peers.
Y2 only
- Recognise the consequences of not having rules or not following rules.
- Identify people that are similar to and different from them in the local community.
Suggested prior learning
Y1/2: Citizenship (Cycle B)
Pupils can access Cycle A / Cycle B of this unit in any order but should complete both cycles during their time in Year 1/2.
Lessons
Y1/2 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Rules
Y1/2 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): Similar, yet different
Y1/2 Lesson 3 (Cycle A): Belonging
Y1/2 Lesson 4 (Cycle A): Job roles in the community
Y1/2 Lesson 5 (Cycle A): Our school environment
Y1/2 Lesson 6 (Cycle A): Our local environment
Key skills
- Y1: Recognising why rules
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Key knowledge
- Y1: To
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Key vocabulary
Different
Environment
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Subject resources
RSE & PSHE long-term plans
RSE & PSHE long-term plans A suggested order for teaching RSE
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Equipment list
Equipment list Required equipment for Kapow Primary RSE
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Mixed-age
Curriculum planning
Pupil progression of skills
Mixed-age 
Pupil progression of skills Progression document showing how skills and
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Key vocabulary
Key vocabulary Vocabulary progression document that outlines the
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Assessment
Assessment Spreadsheet to record teacher assessments against
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Mapping resources for RSE and PSHE
How Kapow Primary's RSE and PSHE
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Cross-curricular opportunities
British values:
- Rule of law
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
English: Writing – composition
Suggested next steps
Y1/2: Citizenship (Cycle B)
Pupils can access Cycle A / Cycle B of these units in any order but should complete both cycles.