Overview
In this lesson pupils will think about what it means to be part of a family and how they can make a positive difference in their family life. Pupils will be introduced to families of a variety of different structures and backgrounds. Through discussion they will reflect on positive aspects of family life and think about how families thrive when family members have caring and supportive relationships.
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An Introduction to Human Rights
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Plastic Pollution (KS2)
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The Value of Trees
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Identities
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Inspirational People – Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole
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Understanding Cancer
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Preventing Infectious Diseases
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Social Media and the Law (KS4) (SmartLaw Subscription)
Students explore the law in relation to social media posts, the types of offences that people are committing (whether knowingly or not) and the consequences of these offences. Finally, students…
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How Do You Feel Today?
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Relationships and the Law
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What is a Citizen?
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Mock G7 Pack
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We Care About How Others Feel (poster)
We try to understand other people’s thoughts and feelings. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.
Citizenship and the Wider World
During this lesson pupils consider what it means to be a global citizen and what rights and responsibilities come with this. They consider a range of global issues; analysing…
Talking About Values in the Classroom
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