TERM 1: AUTUMN TERM

TERM 2: SPRING TERM

TERM 3: SUMMER TERM

YEAR GROUP

T1a

T1b

T2a

T2b

T3a

T3b

Year 5

Ongoing review and updates in line with statutory requirements

Living in the wider world: British Values

- Identify what it means to be British.

- Learn what a democracy is.

- Know how to contribute towards the democratic process.

- How to promote tolerance and mutual respect - understand diversity and how cultural differences can cause conflict.

- Understand we are all different, we are all living in Britain and being British is about valuing diversity.

- Explain my rights and responsibilities as a citizen of my country and a member of my school.

- Know that there are different kinds of responsibilities, rights and duties at home, at school, in the community and towards the environment.

Health and wellbeing

- To recognise good health and wellbeing and understand mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life.

- How to manage challenges and change.

- To recognise and talk about emotions and understand there is a normal range of emotions.

- Know where to seek support, especially to resolve problems.

- Know what constitutes a healthy diet and how to make healthy food and drink choices.

- Learn how to plan and prepare a healthy meal.

- To explore how the media can promote certain body images and the impact that this has.

- Be aware of the physical and mental benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the risks associated with being inactive.

- Know the importance of regular exercise and how to achieve this.

Relationships

- ​​To recognise the importance of family and understand the characteristics of a healthy family.

- Explore what every family needs.

- Know what families are like today and the roles of family members.

- Recognise what makes a good friend.

- Know how to maintain good friendships even when problems arise.

- Be aware of who can support you when friendships go wrong.

- Learn the importance of having good manners.

- Learn how to show courtesy and respect to others.

- Understand mutual respect.

- Recognise different bullying behaviours and how to report it.

- Learn about the impact of bullying and the responsibility of a bystander.

- To learn what a stereotype is, and how stereotypes can be unfair, negative or destructive.

- Appreciate people’s differences and accept them for who they are.

- To explore what racism is and consider the damaging nature of racism.
- To consider existing prejudices towards groups of people in society.
- To understand the injustice and the senselessness of racism.
- Explain what fraud means and recognise ways to stay safe online.
- Describe the importance of protecting personal information and data online.
- Understand why age restrictions for online games can help to keep people safe and prevent fraud.
- Know how to report concerns about online fraud.
- To know that it is not always right to keep secrets if they relate to being safe.        

Living in the wider world: how to be a responsible citizen

- To explain what compassion is.

- Explore if all animals have the same needs and how they should be treated.

- ​​Describe the responsibilities of caring for animals to make sure they are healthy, happy and their needs are met.

- Recognise issues around animal welfare in food production.

- How to be responsible towards the environment in order to protect it.        

- Know that there are different kinds of responsibilities, rights and duties in the community and towards the environment.

Health and wellbeing

- Look at the importance of personal hygiene.

- Learn about the changing adolescent body.

- To explore the physical and emotional changes people experience during puberty.

- Explain why sleep is important for a healthy lifestyle.

- Describe bedtime routines that help improve sleep.

- Identify how sleep patterns and needs might change during puberty.

- Know how to stay safe in the sun.

- Learn how to reduce the risk of sun damage including skin cancer.

- Recognise the vital importance of First Aid as a life saving skill.

- Learn how to perform basic treatment for common injuries.

Year 6

Ongoing review and updates in line with statutory requirements

Living in the wider world: British Values and how to be a responsible citizen

- Learn where democracy came from and how it has changed.

- Understand the structure of Parliament.

- Explain the role of debating in parliament and why it is important.

- Learn how to debate effectively. Discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events.
- Learn what individual liberty is.

- Know what the rule of law is.

- Recognise reasons for laws and rules; consequences of not adhering to rules and laws and how to take part in making and changing rules.

- Be aware that there are human rights that are there to protect everyone.

Health and wellbeing

- Know how to manage my emotions and judge whether what I am feeling and how I am behaving is appropriate and proportionate.

- Know that there is a normal range of emotions which can change regularly.

- Recognise that our actions have consequences.

- Learn how our behaviour online can impact our mental health and wellbeing.

- Know how to be respectful and kind online.

- How to reduce online bullying.

- Learn how to manage information online and keep information private.

- Know where to report concerns and get support with issues online.

Relationships

- Know how different pressures affect family life.

- Learn how to manage family conflict and where to go to seek support.

- Know the different types of legal status for different relationships.

- Recognise what marriage represents.

- Recognise healthy and unhealthy relationships.

- How difference can be a source of conflict and celebration.

- Explain how individuals or groups can have power over you and how to prevent it.

- To explore a wide range of different relationships.

- Know what a loving relationship is.

- To consider the differences between people and learn how to respect those differences.

- Explore fairness, justice and inequality

- Learn about the history of racism and practical solutions for dealing with it.

- Learn that gender identity and expression can be seen as a continuum.

- ​​Explain how gender and sexual orientation form part of a person’s identity.

- Explain how to show respect for people in terms of gender identity.

- Recognise how being different could affect someone’s life.

- Know what our responsibilities to transgender people are.

- Learn what HBT bullying is.

- Know what homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language is and that it is unacceptable to use.

- Be aware of the importance of positive self-esteem and body talk.

- Explore ways to boost self-esteem.

- Understand the importance of personal boundaries.

- Learn how to say no.

- Know the importance of permission-seeking and giving in relationships.

Living in the wider world: economic literacy

- Identify why money is important and what we did before it was invented.

- Describe different uses for money and how currency has changed over time.

- Explore different ways we can be successful with money.

- Learn how to manage money and be a critical consumer.

- Identify what a bank is and how banks make money.

- Describe how we can budget and explain why sometimes it is better to save money than spend it.

- To recognise that people make spending decisions based on priorities, needs and wants.

- Identify times when debt can be a good or bad thing and how banks manage to lend responsibly.

- Describe accurately how supply and demand can affect prices.

Health and wellbeing

- Explain what an allergic reaction is.
- Identify and help a casualty who is having an allergic reaction.
- Recognise when to call for emergency help for someone who is having an allergic reaction.
- Know the ways that we help prevent ourselves and others from becoming ill.
- Know the facts and science relating to immunisation and vaccination.
- Identify the emotional and physical changes that occur at puberty.
- Explain that puberty happens at different times for everyone.        
- Learn about the menstrual cycle.                
- Identify ways to maintain good physical health and identify signs that could be linked to early illness.
- Explain why it is important to maintain good physical health and how we can differentiate between minor and potentially serious illnesses.

Year 7

Ongoing review and updates in line with statutory requirements

Living in the wider world: British Values and how to be a responsible citizen

- Learn how our Criminal Justice System works.

- Know how we can be tolerant, accepting and respectful - tackling prejudice and discrimination.

- How to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination.

- Explore the law and young people - evaluate what causes young people to turn to crime and what the government can do.

- Explain the purpose of the age of responsibility and discuss if it should be raised.

Health and wellbeing

- Explore how body confidence and low self-esteem can affect our mental health.

- Know what pressure appearance ideals cause.

- Recognise how images and messages from the media are manipulated.

- Learn how to challenge and reject unrealistic media images and messages.

- Identify the ways in which comparing looks often has negative consequences.

- Develop new ways to respond to comparison situations.

- Know what is meant by body talk and why people engage in conversations about appearance.

- Recognise the problems that body talk can have.

- Take action to build body confidence.

- Be aware of unhealthy coping strategies.

- Identify when help is needed.

- Recognise circumstances leading to intense emotions that may be difficult to manage.
- Explain a range of positive strategies for managing difficult emotions.
- Assess whom, how and why to ask for support when it’s needed.

Relationships

- Learn what commitment means.

- Know what a committed relationship is.

- Explore why people would want a romantic relationship.

- Learn what a respectful relationship looks like.

- Know how being physically attracted to someone changes the relationship.

- Recognise the features of a healthy romantic relationship.

- Learn what sexting is.

- Understand the consequences of sexting.

- The law and sexting.

- Know what consent is and how to recognise it.

- Recognise gender stereotypes and body shaming bullying online.

- Know the impact of bullying.

- Explore the key components of a healthy relationship online and recognise the signs of an unhealthy relationship online.

- Know where to go for help and advice on healthy relationships.

- Understand the wide range of roles in society and the variety of individuals that operate within them.

- Know what stereotyping means and its potential impact.

- Identify reasons why stereotypes and prejudice are unhelpful and wrong.

- Explain why racism is cruel and ridiculous.

- Recognise examples of extremist behaviour online and identify actions likely to attract police investigation.

- Understand the risk and legal implications of going too far online and know where to get help and who to talk to if worried.

- Learn about the recent history of the LGBT+ movement in the UK.

- Explain why it’s important Britain celebrates equality and diversity.

- Explore and challenge LGBT+ prejudices and stereotypes that are out there.

- Know the meaning of anti-social behaviour, different types and the impact it has on the community.

- Know the law and associated consequences of anti-social behaviour.

Living in the wider world: economic literacy

- Know how the economy influences our decisions.

- Learn about the Bank of England.

- Explore the process involved in great decision making.

- Explain the consequences of decision making.

- Know how choices might affect the economy.

- Explain how interest rates work in relation to saving and borrowing.

- Judge when financial situations can present significant risk and explain why this may impact on someone’s well being

- Suggest ways to avoid negative financial risk from borrowing or fraud.

Health and wellbeing

- Identify the consequences of living an unhealthy lifestyle.

- Know how to improve our lifestyle to avoid common lifestyle diseases.

- Understand how much sugar and caffeine are in a range of drinks.

- Identify the different ways energy drinks affect the body and the health issues they can cause.

- Identify different exercises that can help us maintain a healthy weight and improve our fitness.

- Explain how diet and exercise help us maintain healthy bodies.

- Explain the impact of sleep on health and wellbeing.

- Describe healthy sleep patterns and identify factors which can reduce sleep quality.

- Describe a range of strategies for ensuring appropriate sleep patterns.

- Describe good oral hygiene practices.

- Describe the impact of diet and substance use on dental health.

- Evaluate the differences between dentistry for health and cosmetic dentistry.

- Explain how to access NHS dental services and the importance of regular check ups.

- Learn about the effects of vaping.

Year 8

Ongoing review and updates in line with statutory requirements

Living in the wider world: British Values and how to be a responsible citizen

- Learn in what ways our human rights can be compromised or infringed.

- Know who protects human rights.

- Identify how human rights are protected.

- The impact of stereotypes and prejudice

- How to challenge discrimination and understand responsibilities towards those who are experiencing discrimination.​​
- The importance of equality.

- The role of the police in the UK.

Health and wellbeing

- To know the difference between smoking and vaping and the consequences of both.

- The facts about the harms from smoking tobacco and the benefits of quitting.

- Distinguish between facts and myths about cancer.

- Explore the effects and risks associated with alcohol use.

- Strategies to manage influences on alcohol use.

- Know the law relating to the supply and possession of illegal substances.

- Have an understanding of county lines and exploitation.

Relationships

- ​Describe the range of emotions that young people may feel when parents separate.

- Identify sources of support for young people when parents separate and explain how to access them.
- Identify the features of positive relationships in the home.
- Recognise inappropriate, non-consensual, or unwanted behaviour, including online.
- Explain why, when and how someone might report inappropriate behaviour.
- Demonstrate self-efficacy and confidence in how to identify trusted adults and access support services.
- ​​To explore why ally’s are needed for the LGBTQIA community.
- To learn what can be done to support a friend in need.
- How to stay safe online from grooming.
- ​​Explore how a variety of different forms of contraception work.
- Explore which forms of contraception protect against pregnancy, STI’s or both.
- Identify the most common STIs and how to prevent them.
- Learn how we can protect ourselves from getting STIs.
- Know the benefits of delaying sexual activity.
- To know how to be assertive and deal with undue pressure.
- Know the challenges that raising a child presents for a teenager.
- Evaluate the impact parenthood has on teenagers.
- Explore the different choices related to pregnancy.
- Explain the religious and legal perspectives on abortion in the UK and Northern Ireland.
- Learn about pornography and why it is so dangerous.
- Challenge inaccurate and dangerous messages perpetuated by pornography, about sexuality, gender, and consent.
- Explain the law relating to pornography and sharing explicit images.
- Learn how to deal with conflict at home.
- Identify the dangers and risks of leaving home and living on the streets.
- Explain the short and long term consequences of domestic conflict.
- Describe the difference between arranged and forced marriage.
- Explain where victims of forced marriage can find help.

Living in the wider world: economic literacy

- Explain risk in relation to gambling.

- Describe what can influence someone to gamble or feel pressure to do so.

- Recognise who to ask for help if concerned about gambling or the pressure to do something like gambling.

- ​​Explain how and why we should consider ethical spending when making decisions and describe the positive consequences.

- How to keep track of spending.

- Understand the rights and responsibilities of consumers when buying goods and services.

- Know that financial choices have an impact.

Health and wellbeing

- Describe the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty.

- Identify ways of managing the changes that occur during puberty.

- Explain where to seek advice and support about the changes that occur during puberty.

- Understand the facts and Science relating vaccinations and immunisation.

- Explain the factors that affect emotional wellbeing.
- Explore common types of mental ill health.
- Identify ways to promote emotional wellbeing and build resilience.
- Identify ways to manage anger in a variety of circumstances.
- Describe how change, including loss and bereavement, can affect people in different ways.
- Identify strategies to help manage change, loss, or bereavement and support others who are grieving.