L4L

Curriculum Plan – Learning for Life

Intent: Learning for Life provides young people with the knowledge and skills to prepare for adult life by supporting them through their physical, emotional, and moral development. Helping them to understand themselves, make informed decisions regarding future career pathways, respect others and form and sustain healthy relationships. L4L encompasses the full PSHE and RSE content.

Year 8

Subject Content

Homework and Assessments

Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills

Lesson 1

Recap on ground rules and START Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of key content.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Growth Mindset -. Exploring opportunities through START profile.

Lesson 2

L8. about routes into work, training and other vocational and academic opportunities, and progression routes

• Knowledge and understanding of progression routes.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth Mindset – aspirational goals and pathways.

Lesson 3

L11. different types and patterns of work, including employment, self-employment and voluntary work; that everyone has a different pathway through life, education and work

• Knowledge and understanding of employment routes.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 4

Launch Key Stage 3 Takeover Day – How to write letters of application.

• Knowledge and understanding of application letters
• Collaboration– Paired and group discussions
• Communication – discussions and drafting formal application letters.

Lesson 5

R38. to recognise bullying, and its impact, in all its forms; the skills and strategies to manage being targeted or witnessing others being bullied

• Knowledge and understanding of key strategies and support around bullying.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 6

R42. to recognise peer influence and to develop strategies for managing it, including online

• Knowledge and understanding of key content around peer pressure.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 7

R45. about the factors that contribute to young people joining gangs; the social, legal and physical consequences of gang behaviours

R46. strategies to manage pressure to join a gang, exit strategies and how to access appropriate support

R47. motivations, misconceptions and consequences of carrying weapons and strategies for managing pressure to carry a weapon

Assessment point 1

• Knowledge and understanding of key content around peer pressure, gangs and weapons.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video.

Lesson 8

R21. how to manage the breakdown of a relationship (including its digital legacy), loss and change in relationships

• Knowledge and understanding of relationships breakdown.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios.

Lesson 9

R4. the difference between biological sex, gender identity and sexual orientation

R5. to recognise that sexual attraction and sexuality are diverse

R11. to evaluate expectations about gender roles, behaviour and intimacy within romantic relationships

• Knowledge and understanding of diversity and equality within relationships.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information relating to the  equality act.

Lesson 10

R18. to manage the strong feelings that relationships can cause (including sexual attraction)

R7. how the media portrays relationships and the potential impact of this on peoples expectations of relationships

• Knowledge and understanding of emotions within relationships.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information around Media portrayal.

Lesson 11

R22. the effects of change, including loss, separation, divorce and bereavement; strategies for managing these and accessing support

• Knowledge and understanding of strategies to deal with change and loss.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth Mindset – strategies to build resilience.

Lesson 12

H24. to evaluate myths, misconceptions, social norms and cultural values relating drug, alcohol and tobacco use

H25. strategies to manage a range of influences on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, including peers

• Knowledge and understanding of alcohol and tobacco use (including Vaping, the Law and Peer influence).
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips.

Lesson 13

H26. information about alcohol, nicotine and other legal and illegal substances, including the short-term and long-term health risks associated with their use.

H27. the personal and social risks and consequences of substance use and misuse including occasional use

H28. the law relating to the supply, use and misuse of legal and illegal substances

Assessment Point 2

• Knowledge and understanding of risks relating to alcohol and drug misuse.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips including the law around drug and alcohol misuse.

Lesson 14

H5. to recognise and manage internal and external influences on decisions which affect health & wellbeing

H10. a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood, including physical activity, participation, and the value of positive relationships in providing support

H15. the importance of sleep and strategies to maintain good quality sleep

• Knowledge and understanding of strategies to promote positive health and wellbeing.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Creativity – Infographic / presentation

Lessons 15 & 16

H11. the causes and triggers for unhealthy coping strategies, such as self-harm and eating disorders, and the need to seek help for themselves or others as soon as possible

• Knowledge and understanding of triggers and  support around eating disorders and self harm.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from resources.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.

Lesson 17

Behaviour in the community - anti social behaviour

• Knowledge and understanding of expected social behaviour and the law regarding anti social and criminal behaviour in the community.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information and statistics from text and video clips.

Lesson 18

L15. to assess and manage risk in relation to financial decisions that young people might make (including saving / budgeting)

• Knowledge and understanding of financial risk including budgeting and saving.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios. Deciding on the best option in relation to financial outcome.

Lesson 19

L16. about values and attitudes relating to finance, including debt

Assessment Point 3

• Knowledge and understanding of debt management.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios including identifying good and bad debt.

Curriculum Plan – Learning for Life

Intent: Learning for Life provides young people with the knowledge and skills to prepare for adult life by supporting them through their physical, emotional, and moral development. Helping them to understand themselves, make informed decisions regarding future career pathways, respect others and form and sustain healthy relationships. L4L encompasses the full PSHE and RSE content.

Year 9

Subject Content

Homework and Assessments

Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills

Lesson 1

Recap on ground rules and START Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of key content.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Growth Mindset – exploring options on START profile.

Lesson 2

L4. the skills and attributes that employers value

L14. to manage emotions in relation to future employment

• Knowledge and understanding of employability skills
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth Mindset – self evaluation

Lesson 3

L13. about young people’s employment rights and responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of employment rights and responsibilities
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios

Lesson 4

Launch Key Stage 3 Takeover Day – How to write letters of application.

• Knowledge and understanding of application letters
• Collaboration– Paired and group discussions
• Communication – discussions and drafting formal application letters.

Lesson 5

R38. to recognise bullying, and its impact, in all its forms; the skills and strategies to manage being targeted or witnessing others being bullied

• Knowledge and understanding of key strategies and support around bullying.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 6

R39. the impact of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination on individuals and relationships

R41. the need to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination, and how to do so safely including online

• Knowledge and understanding of key content around diversity and equality in relationships.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 7

R40. about the unacceptability of prejudice-based language and behaviour, offline and online, including sexism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, racism, ableism and faith-based prejudice (inc unacceptable language at BBS)

Assessment point 1

• Knowledge and understanding of key content around prejudice
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios.

Lesson 8

R2. indicators of positive, healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships, including online

R23. the services available to support healthy relationships and manage unhealthy relationships and how to access them

• Knowledge and understanding of relationships (including traits in healthy and unhealthy relationships).
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and text.

Lesson 9

R24. that consent is freely given; that being pressurised, manipulated or coerced to agree to something is not giving consent, and how to seek help in such circumstances

R25. about the law relating to sexual consent

R26. how to seek, give, not give and withdraw consent (in all contexts, including online)

R27. that the seeker of consent is legally and morally responsible for ensuring that consent has been given; that if consent is not given or is withdrawn, that decision should always be respected

• Knowledge and understanding of consent (including the law).
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and around the law.

Lesson 10

R8. that the portrayal of sex in the media and social media (including pornography) can affect people’s expectations of relationships and sex

R12. that everyone has the choice to delay sex, or to enjoy intimacy without sex

R28. to gauge readiness for sexual intimacy

R31. that intimate relationships should be pleasurable

• Knowledge and understanding of sexual relationships (including portrayal in the media).
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from resources.

Lesson 11

R32. the communication and negotiation skills necessary for contraceptive use in healthy relationships

R33. the risks related to unprotected sex

R34. the consequences of unintended pregnancy, sources of support and the options available

R35. the roles and responsibilities of parents, carers and children in families

• Knowledge and understanding of contraceptive methods.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from resources.

Lesson 12

H35. about the purpose, importance and different forms of contraception; how and where to access contraception and advice (see also Relationships)

H36. that certain infections can be spread through sexual activity and that barrier contraceptives offer some protection against certain sexually transmitted infections

• Knowledge and understanding of contraception and sexually transmitted infections
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from resources.

Lesson 13

H19. the importance of taking increased responsibility for their own physical health including dental check-ups, sun safety and self-examination (especially testicular self-examination in late KS3); the purpose of vaccinations offered during adolescence for individuals and society.

Assessment Point 2

• Knowledge and understanding of self-examination and taking care of physical health.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and scenarios.

Lesson 14

H22. the risks and myths associated with female genital mutilation (FGM), its status as a criminal act and strategies to safely access support for themselves or others who may be at risk, or who have already been subject to FGM

• Knowledge and understanding of FGM (including the law)
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 15

H23. the positive and negative uses of drugs in society including the safe use of prescribed and over the counter medicines; responsible use of antibiotics

• Knowledge and understanding of drug use (including prescribed medication).
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and text.

Lesson 16

H29. about the concepts of dependence and addiction including awareness of to overcome addictions

R20. to manage the influence of drugs and alcohol on decision-making within relationships and social situations

• Knowledge and understanding of dependence an addiction.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.

Lesson 17

L18. to evaluate social and moral dilemmas about the use of money, including the influence of advertising and peers on financial decisions

• Knowledge and understanding of financial decisions.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Creativity - Infographic

Lesson 18

L17. to manage emotions in relation to money

L19. to recognise financial exploitation in different contexts e.g. drug and money mules and online scams

H32. the risks associated with gambling and recognised that chance-based transactions can carry similar risks; strategies for managing peer and other influences relating to gambling

• Knowledge and understanding of financial exploitation
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios.

Lesson 19

Launch Work Experience

Assessment Point 3

• Knowledge and understanding of expectations for Work Experience. (Including how to complete paperwork and find placements)
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Growth Mindset – resilience and aspiration.

Curriculum Plan – Learning for Life

Intent: Learning for Life provides young people with the knowledge and skills to prepare for adult life by supporting them through their physical, emotional, and moral development. Helping them to understand themselves, make informed decisions regarding future career pathways, respect others and form and sustain healthy relationships. L4L encompasses the full PSHE and RSE content.

Year 10

Subject Content

Homework and Assessments

Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills

Lesson 1

Work Experience Preparation & Start Profile recap

• Knowledge and understanding of key content.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Growth Mindset – exploring options on START profile.

Lesson 2

L2. to evaluate their own personal strengths and areas for development and use this to inform goal setting

L3. how their strengths, interests, skills and qualities are changing and how these relate to future careers and employability

• Knowledge and understanding of self-evaluation and SMART goals.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth Mindset – self evaluation, aspirational goals.

Lesson 3

L9. to research, secure and take full advantage of any opportunities for work experience that is available

• Knowledge and understanding of work experience opportunities and how to use the Work Experience Database.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth Mindset - aspiration

Lesson 4

L8. about employment sectors and types, and changing patterns of employment

L21. to evaluate the financial advantages, disadvantages and risks of different models of contractual terms, including self-employment full-time, part-time and zero hour contracts

• Knowledge and understanding of patterns of employment
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios

Lesson 5

R1. the characteristics and benefits of strong, positive relationships, including mutual support, trust and equality (link to anti bullying)

• Knowledge and understanding of equality, trust and diversity.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 6

R5. the legal rights, responsibilities and protections provided by the Equality Act 2010

R9. to recognise, clarify and if necessary, challenge their own values and understand how their values influence their decisions, goals and behaviours

R34. strategies to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination

• Knowledge and understanding of key content around diversity and equality.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 7

R38. factors which contribute to young people becoming involved in serious organised crime including cybercrime

H23. strategies for identifying risky and emergency situations, including online; ways to manage these and get appropriate help, including where there may be legal consequences (e.g. drugs and alcohol, violent crime and gangs)

Assessment point 1

• Knowledge and understanding of key content around risk taking (including the law)
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios and video clips.

Lesson 8

R4. the importance of stable, committed relationships, including the rights and protections provided within legally recognised marriages and civil partnerships and the legal status of other long-term relationships

R6. about diversity in romantic and sexual attraction and developing sexuality, including sources of support and reassurance and how to access them

• Knowledge and understanding of diversity within relationships
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios.

Lesson 9

R10. to understand a variety of faith and cultural practices and beliefs concerning relationships and sexual activity; to respect the role these might play in relationship values

R33. The law relating to ‘honour’-based violence and forced marriage; the consequences for individuals and wider society and ways to access support

• Knowledge and understanding of content around sexual relationships and honour based violence.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and text.

Lesson 10

R8. to understand the potential impact of the portrayal of sex in pornography and other media, including on sexual attitudes, expectations and behaviours

R16. to recognise unwanted attention (such as harassment and stalking including online), ways to respond and how to seek help

• Knowledge and understanding of sexual attitudes (including pornography)
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information scenarios.

Lesson 11

H18. the ways in which industries and advertising can influence health and harmful behaviours

H21. to identify, manage and seek help for unhealthy behaviours, habits and addictions including smoking cessation

• Knowledge and understanding of influences on unhealthy behaviour.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Creativity – presentation / infographic

Lesson 12

H16. how to take increased personal responsibility for maintaining and monitoring health including cancer prevention, screening and self-examination

• Knowledge and understanding of self-examination and taking care of physical health.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and scenarios.

Lesson 13

H19. the consequences of substance use and misuse for the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals and their families, and the wider consequences for communities

H20. wider risks of illegal substance use for individuals, including for personal safety, career, relationships and future lifestyle

Assessment Point 2

• Knowledge and understanding of the consequences of substance misuse.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and text (including the law).

Lesson 14

H2. how self-confidence self-esteem, and mental health are affected positively and negatively by internal and external influences and ways of managing this

H4. strategies to develop assertiveness and build resilience to peer and other influences that affect both how they think about themselves and their health and wellbeing

H7. a broad range of strategies — cognitive and practical — for promoting their own emotional wellbeing, for avoiding negative thinking and for ways of managing mental health concerns

• Knowledge and understanding of managing mental health
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth mindset – Self regulation & resilience

Lesson 15

H3. how different media portray idealised and artificial body shapes; how this influences body satisfaction and body image and how to critically appraise what they see and manage feelings about this

H17. to assess and manage risks associated with cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, including tattooing, piercings and the use of sunbeds

• Knowledge and understanding of body image (inc Tattoos and piercings)
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from resources.

Lesson 16

H9. the importance of and ways to pre-empt common triggers and respond

to warning signs of unhealthy coping strategies, such as self-harm and eating

disorders in themselves and others [NB It is important to avoid teaching methods

and resources that provide instruction on ways of self-harming, restricting food/

inducing vomiting, hiding behaviour from others etc., or that might provide inspiration

for pupils who are more vulnerable (e.g. personal accounts of weight change).]

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health and  unhealthy coping strategies
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Growth Mindset – Self regulation

Lesson 17

L16. how to effectively budget, including the benefits of saving

L17. how to effectively make financial decisions, including recognising the

opportunities and challenges involved in taking financial risks

H25. to understand and build resilience to thinking errors associated with

gambling (e.g. ‘gambler’s fallacy’) the range of gambling-related harms , and how to

access support for themselves or others

L18. to recognise and manage the range of influences on their financial decisions

L19. to access appropriate support for financial decision-making and for concerns relating to money, gambling, and consumer rights

L20. the skills to challenge or seek support for financial exploitation in different contexts including online

• Knowledge and understanding of financial decisions and risk.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Creativity – response to scenarios

Lesson 18

L13. the skills and attributes to manage rights and responsibilities at work

including health and safety procedures

L14. about confidentiality in the workplace, when it should be kept and when it might need to be broken

L15. about the unacceptability and illegality of discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and how to challenge it

H22. ways to identify risk and manage personal safety in new social settings,

workplaces, and environments, including online

• Knowledge and understanding of rights at work
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios in preparation for work experience

Curriculum Plan – Learning for Life

Intent: Learning for Life provides young people with the knowledge and skills to prepare for adult life by supporting them through their physical, emotional, and moral development. Helping them to understand themselves, make informed decisions regarding future career pathways, respect others and form and sustain healthy relationships. L4L encompasses the full PSHE and RSE content.

Year 11

Subject Content

Homework and Assessments

Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills

Lesson 1

Work Experience Debrief and launch of Your Future Conference

• Knowledge and understanding of key content.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Growth Mindset – working through challenge/ self advocacy

Lesson 2

L10. to develop their career identity, including values in relation to work, and how to maximise their chances when applying for education or employment opportunities (Future Focus link)

• Knowledge and understanding of careers identity
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth Mindset – self evaluation, aspirational goals.

Lesson 3

L11. the benefits and challenges of cultivating career opportunities online

L12. strategies to manage their online presence and its impact on career opportunities

• Knowledge and understanding of managing online presence in relation to careers
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth Mindset – aspiration & self regulation.

Lesson 4

L22. that there are positive and safe ways to create and share content online and the opportunities this offers

L23. strategies for protecting and enhancing their personal and professional reputation online

L25. how personal data is generated, collected and shared, including by individuals and the consequences of this

L26. how data may be used with the aim of influencing decisions, including targeted advertising and other forms of personalisation online; strategies to manage this

• Knowledge and understanding of online content and digital footprint.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and resources.

Lesson 5

Recognising equality & diversity (link to protected characteristics

• Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios.

Lesson 6

R36. skills to support younger peers when in positions of influence

• Knowledge and understanding of peer support.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Creativity – support plan

Lesson 7

R35. to evaluate ways in which their behaviours may influence their peers, positively and negatively, including online, and in situations involving weapons or gangs

R37. to recognise situations where they are being adversely influenced, or are at risk, due to being part of a particular group or gang; strategies to access appropriate help

Assessment point 1

• Knowledge and understanding of peer influence
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios and video clips.

Lesson 8

R7. strategies to access reliable, accurate and appropriate advice and support with relationships, and to assist others to access it when needed

R11. strategies to manage the strong emotions associated with the different stages of relationships

• Knowledge and understanding of emotions within relationships
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios.

Lesson 9

H12. the benefits of having a balanced approach to spending time online

R14. the opportunities and potential risks of establishing and conducting relationships online, and strategies to manage the risks

R15. the legal and ethical responsibilities people have in relation to online aspects of relationships

• Knowledge and understanding of content online activities.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 10

R12. to safely and responsibly manage changes in personal relationships including the ending of relationships

R13. ways to manage grief about changing relationships including the impact of separation, divorce and bereavement; sources of support and how to access them

R17. ways to access information and support for relationships including those experiencing difficulties

• Knowledge and understanding of managing change in relationships.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from  scenarios.

Lesson 11

R18. about the concept of consent in maturing relationships

R20. to recognise the impact of drugs and alcohol on choices and sexual relationships

R21. the skills to assess their readiness for sex, including sexual activity online, as an individual and within a couple

• Knowledge and understanding of consent and sexual activity. (including the law)
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from scenarios

Lesson 12

R2. the role of pleasure in intimate relationships, including orgasms

H26. the different types of intimacy — including online — and their potential emotional and physical consequences (both positive and negative)

• Knowledge and understanding of intimate relationships
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions

Lesson 13

R24. the physical and emotional responses people may have to unintended pregnancy; the different options available; whom to talk to for accurate, impartial advice and support

R26. the reasons why people choose to adopt/foster children

R27. about the current legal position on abortion and the range of beliefs and opinions about it

H30. about healthy pregnancy and how lifestyle choices affect a developing foetus

H32. about the possibility of miscarriage and support available to people who are not able to conceive or maintain a pregnancy

Assessment Point 2

• Knowledge and understanding of the consequences of pregnancy and parenting.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Critical Thinking – Synthesising and evaluating information from video clips and scenarios

Lesson 14

H5. the characteristics of mental and emotional health; to develop empathy and

understanding about how daily actions can affect people’s mental health

• Knowledge and understanding of managing mental health
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions
• Growth mindset – Self regulation & resilience

Lesson 15

H6. about change and its impact on mental health and wellbeing and to recognise

the need for emotional support during life changes and/or difficult experiences

H11. to make informed lifestyle choices regarding sleep, diet and exercise

• Knowledge and understanding of maintaining a positive mental health (inc change)
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Creativity – presentation / infographic

Lesson 16

H8. to recognise warning signs of common mental and emotional health concerns

(including stress, anxiety and depression), what might trigger them and what help

or treatment is available

H10. how to recognise when they or others need help with their mental health

and wellbeing; to explore and analyse ethical issues when peers need help;

strategies and skills to provide basic support and identify and access the most

appropriate sources of help

Assessment Point 3

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health concerns and  support or coping strategies
• Collaboration & Communication – Paired and group discussions.
• Citizenship: understanding and appreciation of different views and perspectives.