Y3/4 (B): Families and relationships
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Y3/4 (B): Families and relationships
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Understand of the need for rules for PSHE lessons.
- Understand that problems occur in friendships and that violence is never right.
- Understand what bullying is and what to do if it happens.
- Understand that families love and support each other but sometimes problems can occur and help is available if needed.
- Understand how toys can reinforce gender stereotypes and recognise male and female stereotyped characters.
- Understand that stereotypes arise from a range of factors, including explaining some which are associated with age.
- Understand that stereotypes about disabilities are untrue.
- Understand that what they do and say has an effect on other people.
- Understand how to show that you are listening and describe what a good listener is.
- Understand that manners vary in different situations.
- Understand the similarities and differences that can exist between people and how to show respect.
- Understand that families are all different and that the country people live in can influence these differences.
Lessons
Y3/4 (B): Introductory Lesson 1: Setting ground rules and signposting
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: Friendship issues and bullying
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: Healthy families
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: Stereotyping: Gender
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: Stereotyping: Age/Disability
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: How my behaviour affects others
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 7: Effective communication to support relationships
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 8: Respect and manners
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 9: Respecting differences
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Resources
Unit resources
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RSE & PSHE: Year 3 Knowledge organisers
Cross curricular opportunities
British values: Democracy, Rule of law, Mutual respect, Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, Individual liberty
English: Spoken language
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