About the elements of a balanced, healthy lifestyle
KS2-H3
About choices that support a healthy lifestyle, and recognise what might influence these
KS2-H4
How to recognise that habits can have both positive and negative effects on a healthy lifestyle
KS2-H5
About what good physical health means - how to recognise early signs of physical illness
KS2-H6
About what constitutes a healthy diet - how to plan healthy meals - benefits to health and wellbeing of eating nutritionally rich foods - risks associated with not eating a healthy diet including obesity and tooth decay
KS2-H7
How regular (daily/weekly) exercise benefits mental and physical health (e.g. walking or cycling to school, daily active mile) - recognise opportunities to be physically active and some of the risks associated with an inactive lifestyle
KS2-H8
About how sleep contributes to a healthy lifestyle - routines that support good quality sleep - the effects of lack of sleep on the body, feelings, behaviour and ability to learn
KS2-H9
That bacteria and viruses can affect health - how everyday hygiene routines can limit the spread of infection - the wider importance of personal hygiene and how to maintain it
KS2-H10
How medicines, when used responsibly, contribute to health - that some diseases can be prevented by vaccinations and immunisations - how allergies can be managed
KS2-H11
How to maintain good oral hygiene (including correct brushing and flossing) - why regular visits to the dentist are essential - the impact of lifestyle choices on dental care (e.g., sugar consumption/acidic drinks such as fruit juices, smoothies and fruit teas - the effects of smoking)?.
KS2-H12
About the benefits of sun exposure and risks of overexposure - how to keep safe from sun damage and sun/heat stroke and reduce the risk of skin cancer?.
KS2-H13
About the benefits of the internet - the importance of balancing time online with other activities - strategies for managing time online?.
KS2-H14
How and when to seek support, including which adults to speak to in and outside school, if they are worried about their health?.
Mental Health
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-H15
That mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life - the importance of taking care of mental health
KS2-H16
About strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing
KS2-H17
To recognise that feelings can change over time and range in intensity
KS2-H18
About everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings
KS2-H19
A varied vocabulary to use when talking about feelings - about how to express feelings in different ways
KS2-H20
Strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings - how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations
KS2-H21
To recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others
KS2-H22
To recognise that anyone can experience mental health challenges - that difficulties can be resolved with help and support - and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult
KS2-H23
About change and loss, including death, and how these can affect feelings - ways of expressing and managing grief and bereavement
KS2-H24
Problem-solving strategies for dealing with emotions, challenges and change, including the transition to new schools
Ourselves, growing and changing
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-H25
About personal identity - what contributes to who we are (e.g. ethnicity, family, gender, faith, culture, hobbies, likes/dislikes)
KS2-H26
That for some people gender identity does not correspond with their biological sex
KS2-H27
To recognise their individuality and personal qualities
KS2-H28
To identify personal strengths, skills, achievements and interests and how these contribute to a sense of self-worth
KS2-H29
About how to manage setbacks/perceived failures, including how to re-frame unhelpful thinking
KS2-H30
To identify the external genitalia and internal reproductive organs in males and females and how the process of puberty relates to human reproduction
KS2-H31
About the physical and emotional changes that happen when approaching and during puberty (including menstruation, key facts about the menstrual cycle and menstrual wellbeing, erections and wet dreams)
KS2-H32
About how hygiene routines change during the time of puberty, the importance of keeping clean and how to maintain personal hygiene
KS2-H33
About the processes of reproduction and birth as part of the human life cycle - how babies are conceived and born (and that there are ways to prevent a baby being made) - how babies need to be cared for
KS2-H34
About where to get more information, help and advice about growing and changing, especially about puberty
KS2-H35
About the new opportunities and responsibilities that increasing independence may bring
KS2-H36
Strategies to manage transitions between classes and key stages
Keeping Safe
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-H37
Reasons for following and complying with regulations and restrictions (including age restrictions) - how they promote personal safety and wellbeing with reference to social media, television programmes, films, games and online gaming
KS2-H38
How to predict, assess and manage risk in different situations
KS2-H39
About hazards (including fire risks) that may cause harm, injury or risk in the home and what they can do to reduce risks and keep safe
KS2-H40
About the importance of taking medicines correctly and using household products safely, (e.g. following instructions carefully)
KS2-H41
Strategies for keeping safe in the local environment or unfamiliar places (rail, water, road) and firework safety - safe use of digital devices when out and about
KS2-H42
About the importance of keeping personal information private - strategies for keeping safe online, including how to manage requests for personal information or images of themselves and others - what to do if frightened or worried by something seen or read online and how to report concerns, inappropriate content and contact
KS2-H43
About what is meant by first aid - basic techniques for dealing with common injuries
KS2-H44
How to respond and react in an emergency situation - how to identify situations that may require the emergency services - know how to contact them and what to say
KS2-H45
That female genital mutilation (FGM) is against British law, what to do and whom to tell if they think they or someone they know might be at risk (Teaching about FGM could be included in units on health, keeping safe, safe relationships, privacy, body parts (including external genitalia).)
Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-H46
About the risks and effects of legal drugs common to everyday life (e.g. cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vaping, alcohol and medicines) and their impact on health - recognise that drug use can become a habit which can be difficult to break
KS2-H47
To recognise that there are laws surrounding the use of legal drugs and that some drugs are illegal to own, use and give to others
KS2-H48
About why people choose to use or not use drugs (including nicotine, alcohol and medicines)
KS2-H49
About the mixed messages in the media about drugs, including alcohol and smoking/vaping
KS2-H50
About the organisations that can support people concerning alcohol, tobacco and nicotine or other drug use - people they can talk to if they have concerns
Living in the Wider World
Shared responsibilities
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-L1
To recognise reasons for rules and laws - consequences of not adhering to rules and laws
KS2-L2
To recognise there are human rights, that are there to protect everyone
KS2-L3
About the relationship between rights and responsibilities
KS2-L4
The importance of having compassion towards others - shared responsibilities we all have for caring for other people and living things - how to show care and concern for others
KS2-L5
Ways of carrying out shared responsibilities for protecting the environment in school and at home - how everyday choices can affect the environment (e.g. reducing, reusing, recycling - food choices)
Communities
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-L6
About the different groups that make up their community - what living in a community means
KS2-L7
To value the different contributions that people and groups make to the community
KS2-L8
About diversity: what it means - the benefits of living in a diverse community - about valuing diversity within communities
KS2-L9
About stereotypes - how they can negatively influence behaviours and attitudes towards others - strategies for challenging stereotypes
KS2-L10
About prejudice - how to recognise behaviours/actions which discriminate against others - ways of responding to it if witnessed or experienced
Media literacy & digital resilience
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-L11
Recognise ways in which the internet and social media can be used both positively and negatively
KS2-L12
How to assess the reliability of sources of information online - and how to make safe, reliable choices from search results
KS2-L13
About some of the different ways information and data is shared and used online, including for commercial purposes
KS2-L14
About how information on the internet is ranked, selected and targeted at specific individuals and groups - that connected devices can share information
KS2-L15
Recognise things appropriate to share and things that should not be shared on social media - rules surrounding distribution of images
KS2-L16
About how text and images in the media and on social media can be manipulated or invented - strategies to evaluate the reliability of sources and identify misinformation
Economic wellbeing: Money
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-L17
About the different ways to pay for things and the choices people have about this
KS2-L18
To recognise that people have different attitudes towards saving and spending money - what influences people’s decisions - what makes something ‘good value for money’
KS2-L19
That people’s spending decisions can affect others and the environment (e.g. Fair trade, buying single-use plastics, or giving to charity)
KS2-L20
To recognise that people make spending decisions based on priorities, needs and wants
KS2-L21
Different ways to keep track of money
KS2-L22
About risks associated with money (e.g. money can be won, lost or stolen) and ways of keeping money safe
KS2-L23
About the risks involved in gambling - different ways money can be won or lost through gambling-related activities and their impact on health, wellbeing and future aspirations
KS2-L24
To identify the ways that money can impact on people’s feelings and emotions
Economic wellbeing: Aspirations, work and career
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-L25
To recognise positive things about themselves and their achievements - set goals to help achieve personal outcomes
KS2-L26
That there is a broad range of different jobs/careers that people can have - that people often have more than one career/type of job during their life
KS2-L27
About stereotypes in the workplace and that a person’s career aspirations should not be limited by them
KS2-L28
About what might influence people’s decisions about a job or career (e.g. personal interests and values, family connections to certain trades or businesses, strengths and qualities, ways in which stereotypical assumptions can deter people from aspiring to certain jobs)
KS2-L29
That some jobs are paid more than others and money is one factor which may influence a person’s job or career choice - that people may choose to do voluntary work which is unpaid
KS2-L30
About some of the skills that will help them in their future careers e.g. teamwork, communication and negotiation
KS2-L31
To identify the kind of job that they might like to do when they are older
KS2-L32
To recognise a variety of routes into careers (e.g. college, apprenticeship, university)
Relationships
Relationships
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-R1
To recognise that there are different types of relationships (e.g. friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships, online relationships)
KS2-R2
That people may be attracted to someone emotionally, romantically and sexually - that people may be attracted to someone of the same sex or different sex to them - that gender identity and sexual orientation are different
KS2-R3
About marriage and civil partnership as a legal declaration of commitment made by two adults who love and care for each other, which is intended to be lifelong
KS2-R4
That forcing anyone to marry against their will is a crime - that help and support is available to people who are worried about this for themselves or others
KS2-R5
That people who love and care for each other can be in a committed relationship (e.g. marriage), living together, but may also live apart
KS2-R6
That a feature of positive family life is caring relationships - about the different ways in which people care for one another
KS2-R7
To recognise and respect that there are different types of family structure (including single parents, same-sex parents, step-parents, blended families, foster parents) - that families of all types can give family members love, security and stability
KS2-R8
To recognise other shared characteristics of healthy family life, including commitment, care, spending time together - being there for each other in times of difficulty
KS2-R9
How to recognise if family relationships are making them feel unhappy or unsafe, and how to seek help or advice
Managing hurtful behaviour and bullying
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-R10
About the importance of friendships - strategies for building positive friendships - how positive friendships support wellbeing
KS2-R11
What constitutes a positive healthy friendship (e.g. mutual respect, trust, truthfulness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, sharing interests and experiences, support with problems and difficulties) - that the same principles apply to online friendships as to face-to-face relationships
KS2-R12
To recognise what it means to ‘know someone online’ and how this differs from knowing someone face-to-face - risks of communicating online with others not known face-to-face
Friendships
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-R13
The importance of seeking support if feeling lonely or excluded
KS2-R14
That healthy friendships make people feel included - recognise when others may feel lonely or excluded - strategies for how to include them
KS2-R15
Strategies for recognising and managing peer influence and a desire for peer approval in friendships - to recognise the effect of online actions on others
KS2-R16
How friendships can change over time, about making new friends and the benefits of having different types of friends
KS2-R17
That friendships have ups and downs - strategies to resolve disputes and reconcile differences positively and safely
KS2-R18
To recognise if a friendship (online or offline) is making them feel unsafe or uncomfortable - how to manage this and ask for support if necessary
Managing hurtful behaviour and bullying
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-R19
About the impact of bullying, including offline and online, and the consequences of hurtful behaviour
KS2-R20
Strategies to respond to bullying and hurtful behaviour experienced or witnessed, offline and online (including teasing, name-calling, exclusion, or spreading rumours)
KS2-R21
About the importance of talking to someone and getting support about bullying or other hurtful behaviour, and how to do so
Safe relationships
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-R22
About privacy and personal boundaries - what is appropriate in friendships and wider relationships (including online)
KS2-R23
About why someone may behave differently online, including pretending to be someone they are not - strategies for recognising risks, harmful content and contact - how to report concerns
KS2-R24
How to respond safely and appropriately to adults they may encounter (in all contexts including online) whom they do not know
KS2-R25
Recognise different types of physical contact - what is acceptable and unacceptable - strategies to respond to unwanted physical contact
KS2-R26
About seeking and giving permission (consent) in different situations
KS2-R27
About keeping something confidential or secret, when this should (e.g., a birthday surprise that others will find out about) or should not be agreed to, and when it is right to break a confidence or share a secret?.
KS2-R28
How to recognise pressure from others to do something unsafe or that makes them feel uncomfortable and strategies for managing this?.
KS2-R29
Where to get advice and report concerns if worried about their own or someone else’s personal safety (including online)?.
Respecting self and others
Objective
Description
Videos
KS2-R30
That personal behaviour can affect other people - to recognise and model respectful behaviour online
KS2-R31
To recognise the importance of self-respect and how this can affect their thoughts and feelings about themselves - that everyone, including them, should expect to be treated politely and with respect by others (including when online and/or anonymous) in school and in wider society - strategies to improve or support courteous, respectful relationships
KS2-R32
About respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others e.g. physically, in personality or background
KS2-R33
To listen and respond respectfully to a wide range of people, including those whose traditions, beliefs and lifestyle are different to their own
KS2-R34
How to discuss and debate topical issues, respect other people’s point of view and constructively challenge those they disagree with
Key Stage 3
Health and Wellbeing
Self-concept
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-H1
How we are all unique - that recognising and demonstrating personal strengths build self-confidence, self-esteem and good health and wellbeing
KS3-H2
To understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience (e.g. life changes, relationships, achievements and employment)
KS3-H3
The impact that media and social media can have on how people think about themselves and express themselves, including regarding body image, physical and mental health
KS3-H4
Simple strategies to help build resilience to negative opinions, judgments and comments
KS3-H5
To recognise and manage internal and external influences on decisions which affect health and wellbeing
Mental health and emotional wellbeing
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-H6
How to identify and articulate a range of emotions accurately and sensitively, using appropriate vocabulary
KS3-H7
The characteristics of mental and emotional health and strategies for managing these
KS3-H8
The link between language and mental health stigma and develop strategies to challenge stigma and misconceptions associated with help-seeking and mental health concerns
KS3-H9
Strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks
KS3-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
KS3-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
KS3-H12
How to recognise when they or others need help with their mental health and wellbeing - sources of help and support and strategies for accessing what they need
Healthy lifestyles
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-H14
The importance of, and strategies for, maintaining a balance between school, work, leisure, exercise, and online activities
KS3-H15
The importance of sleep and strategies to maintain good quality sleep
KS3-H16
To recognise and manage what influences their choices about physical activity
KS3-H17
The role of a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle and the impact of unhealthy food choices
KS3-H18
What might influence decisions about eating a balanced diet and strategies to manage eating choices
KS3-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.
Health-related decisions
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-H20
Strategies for maintaining personal hygiene, including oral health, and prevention of infection
KS3-H21
How to access health services when appropriate
KS3-H22
The risks and facts 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
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-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
KS3-H24
To evaluate misconceptions, social norms, and cultural values relating to drug, alcohol and tobacco use
KS3-H25
Strategies to manage a range of influences on drug, alcohol and tobacco use, including peers
KS3-H26
Information about alcohol, nicotine and other legal and illegal substances, including the short-term and long-term health risks associated with their use
KS3-H27
The personal and social risks and consequences of substance use and misuse including occasional use
KS3-H28
The law relating to the supply, use and misuse of legal and illegal substances
KS3-H29
About the concepts of dependence and addiction including awareness of help to overcome addictions
Managing risk and personal safety
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-H30
How to identify risk and manage personal safety in increasingly independent situations, including online
KS3-H31
Ways of assessing and reducing risk in relation to health, wellbeing and personal safety
KS3-H32
The risks associated with gambling and recognise that chance-based transactions can carry similar risks - strategies for managing peer and other influences relating to gambling
KS3-H33
How to get help in an emergency and perform basic first aid, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators
Puberty and sexual health
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-H34
Strategies to manage the physical and mental changes that are a typical part of growing up, including puberty and menstrual wellbeing
KS3-H35
About the purpose, importance and different forms of contraception - how and where to access contraception and advice (see also Relationships)
KS3-H36
That certain infections can be spread through sexual activity and that barrier contraceptives offer some protection against certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Living in the Wider World
Learning skills
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-L1
Study, organisational, research and presentation skills
KS3-L2
To review their strengths, interests, skills, qualities and values and how to develop them
KS3-L3
To set realistic yet ambitious targets and goals
KS3-L4
The skills and attributes that employers value
KS3-L5
The skills and qualities required to engage in enterprise
KS3-L6
The importance and benefits of being a lifelong learner
Choices and pathways
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-L7
About the options available to them at the end of key stage 3, sources of information, advice and support, and the skills to manage this decision-making process
KS3-L8
About routes into work, training and other vocational and academic opportunities, and progression routes
KS3-L9
The benefits of setting ambitious goals and being open to opportunities in all aspects of life
KS3-L10
To recognise and challenge stereotypes and family or cultural expectations that may limit aspirations
Work and career
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-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
KS3-L12
About different work roles and career pathways, including clarifying their own early aspirations
Employment rights and responsibilities
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-L13
About young people’s employment rights and responsibilities
KS3-L14
To manage emotions in relation to future employment
Financial choices
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-L15
To assess and manage risk in relation to financial decisions that young people might make
KS3-L16
About values and attitudes relating to finance, including debt
KS3-L17
To manage emotions in relation to money
KS3-L18
To evaluate social and moral dilemmas about the use of money, including the influence of advertising and peers on financial decisions
KS3-L19
To recognise financial exploitation in different contexts e.g. drug and money mules, online scams
Media literacy and digital resilience
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-L20
That features of the internet can amplify risks and opportunities, e.g. speed and scale of information sharing, blurred public and private boundaries and a perception of anonymity
KS3-L21
To establish personal values and clear boundaries around aspects of life that they want to remain private - strategies to safely manage personal information and images online, including on social media
KS3-L22
The benefits and positive use of social media, including how it can offer opportunities to engage with a wide variety of views on different issues
KS3-L23
To recognise the importance of seeking a variety of perspectives on issues and ways of assessing the evidence which supports those views
KS3-L24
To understand how the way people present themselves online can have positive and negative impacts on them
KS3-L25
To make informed decisions about whether different media and digital content are appropriate to view and develop the skills to act on them
KS3-L26
That on any issue there will be a range of viewpoints - to recognise the potential influence of extreme views on people’s attitudes and behaviors
KS3-L27
To respond appropriately when things go wrong online, including confidently accessing support, reporting to authorities and platforms
Relationships
Positive relationships
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-R1
About different types of relationships, including those within families, friendships, romantic or intimate relationships and the factors that can affect them
KS3-R2
Indicators of positive, healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships, including online
KS3-R3
About the similarities, differences and diversity among people of different race, culture, ability, sex, gender identity, age and sexual orientation
KS3-R4
The difference between biological sex, gender identity and sexual orientation
KS3-R5
To recognise that sexual attraction and sexuality are diverse
KS3-R6
That marriage is a legal, social and emotional commitment that should be entered into freely, and never forced upon someone through threat or coercion
KS3-R7
How the media portrays relationships and the potential impact of this on people’s expectations of relationships
KS3-R8
That the portrayal of sex in the media and social media (including pornography) can affect people’s expectations of relationships and sex
Relationship values
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-R9
To clarify and develop personal values in friendships, love and sexual relationships
KS3-R10
The importance of trust in relationships and the behaviors that can undermine or build trust
KS3-R11
To evaluate expectations about gender roles, behavior and intimacy within romantic relationships
KS3-R12
That everyone has the choice to delay sex, or to enjoy intimacy without sex
Forming and maintaining respectful relationships
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-R13
How to safely and responsibly form, maintain and manage positive relationships, including online
KS3-R14
The qualities and behaviors they should expect and exhibit in a wide variety of positive relationships (including in school and wider society, family and friendships, including online)
KS3-R15
To further develop and rehearse the skills of team working
KS3-R16
To further develop the skills of active listening, clear communication, negotiation and compromise
KS3-R17
Strategies to identify and reduce risk from people online that they do not already know - when and how to access helpks3-r
KS3-R18
To manage the strong feelings that relationships can cause (including sexual attraction)
KS3-R19
To develop conflict management skills and strategies to reconcile after disagreements
KS3-R20
To manage the influence of drugs and alcohol on decision-making within relationships and social situations
KS3-R21
How to manage the breakdown of a relationship (including its digital legacy), loss and change in relationships
KS3-R22
The effects of change, including loss, separation, divorce and bereavement - strategies for managing these and accessing support
KS3-R23
The services available to support healthy relationships and manage unhealthy relationships, and how to access them
Consent
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-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
KS3-R25
About the law relating to sexual consent
KS3-R26
How to seek, give, not give and withdraw consent (in all contexts, including online)
KS3-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
KS3-R28
To gauge readiness for sexual intimacy
KS3-R29
The impact of sharing sexual images of others without consent
KS3-R30
How to manage any request or pressure to share an image of themselves or others, and how to get help
KS3-R31
That intimate relationships should be pleasurable
Contraception and parenthood
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-R32
The communication and negotiation skills necessary for contraceptive use in healthy relationships (see also ‘Health’)
KS3-R33
The risks related to unprotected sex
KS3-R34
The consequences of unintended pregnancy, sources of support and the options available
KS3-R35
The roles and responsibilities of parents, carers and children in families
KS3-R36
The nature and importance of stable, long-term relationships (including marriage and civil partnerships) for family life and bringing up children
Bullying, abuse and discrimination
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-R37
The characteristics of abusive behaviors, such as grooming, sexual harassment, sexual and emotional abuse, violence and exploitation - to recognise warning signs, including online - how to report abusive behaviors or access support for themselves or others
KS3-R38
To recognise bullying, and its impact, in all its forms - the skills and strategies to manage being targeted or witnessing others being bullied
KS3-R39
The impact of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination on individuals and relationships
KS3-R40
About the unacceptability of prejudice-based language and behavior, offline and online, including sexism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, racism, ableism and faith-based prejudice
KS3-R41
The need to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination, and how to do so safely, including onlines
Social influences
Objective
Description
Videos
KS3-R42
To recognise peer influence and to develop strategies for managing it, including online
KS3-R43
The role peers can play in supporting one another to resist pressure and influence, challenge harmful social norms and access appropriate support
KS3-R44
That the need for peer approval can generate feelings of pressure and lead to increased risk-taking - strategies to manage this
KS3-R45
About the factors that contribute to young people joining gangs - the social, legal and physical consequences of gang behaviors
KS3-R46
Strategies to manage pressure to join a gang, exit strategies and how to access appropriate support
KS3-R47
Motivations, misconceptions and consequences of carrying weapons and strategies for managing pressure to carry a weapon
Key Stage 4
Health and Wellbeing
Self-concept
Objective
Description
Videos
KS4-H1
To accurately assess their areas of strength and development, and where appropriate, act upon feedback
KS4-H2
How self-confidence self-esteem, and mental health are affected positively and negatively by internal and external influences and ways of managing this
KS4-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
KS4-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
Mental health and emotional wellbeing
Objective
Description
Videos
KS4-H5
The characteristics of mental and emotional health - to develop empathy and understanding about how daily actions can affect people’s mental health
KS4-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
KS4-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
KS4-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
KS4-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
KS4-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
Healthy lifestyles
Objective
Description
Videos
KS4-H11
To make informed lifestyle choices regarding sleep, diet and exercise
KS4-H12
The benefits of having a balanced approach to spending time online
KS4-H13
To identify, evaluate and independently access reliable sources of information, advice and support for all aspects of physical and mental health
KS4-H14
About the health services available to people - strategies to become a confident user of the NHS and other health services - to overcome potential concerns or barriers to seeking help
KS4-H15
The purpose of blood, organ and stem cell donation for individuals and society
KS4-H16
How to take increased personal responsibility for maintaining and monitoring health including cancer prevention, screening and self-examination
KS4-H17
To assess and manage risks associated with cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, including tattooing, piercings and the use of sunbeds
KS4-H18
The ways in which industries and advertising can influence health and harmful behaviours
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
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KS4-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
KS4-H20
Wider risks of illegal substance use for individuals, including for personal safety, career, relationships and future lifestyle
KS4-H21
To identify, manage and seek help for unhealthy behaviours, habits and addictions including smoking cessation
Managing risk and personal safety
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KS4-H22
Ways to identify risk and manage personal safety in new social settings, workplaces, and environments, including online
KS4-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)
KS4-H24
To increase confidence in performing emergency first aid and life-saving skills, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators
KS4-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
Sexual health and fertility
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KS4-H26
The different types of intimacy — including online — and their potential emotional and physical consequences (both positive and negative)
KS4-H27
About specific STIs, their treatment and how to reduce the risk of transmission
KS4-H28
How to respond if someone has, or may have, an STI (including ways to access sexual health services)
KS4-H29
To overcome barriers, (including embarrassment and misconceptions) about sexual health and the use of sexual health services
KS4-H30
About healthy pregnancy and how lifestyle choices affect a developing foetus
KS4-H31
That fertility can vary in all people, changes over time (including menopause) and can be affected by STIs and other lifestyle factors
KS4-H32
About the possibility of miscarriage and support available to people who are not able to conceive or maintain a pregnancy
KS4-H33
About choices and support available in the event of an unplanned pregnancy, and how to access appropriate help and advice
Living in the Wider World
Learning skills
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KS4-L1
To evaluate and further develop their study and employability skills
KS4-L2
To evaluate their own personal strengths and areas for development and use this to inform goal setting
KS4-L3
How their strengths, interests, skills and qualities are changing and how these relate to future career choices and employability
Choices and pathways
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KS4-L4
About the range of opportunities available to them for career progression, including in education, training and employment
KS4-L5
About the need to challenge stereotypes about particular career pathways, maintain high aspirations for their future and embrace new opportunities
KS4-L6
About the information, advice and guidance available to them on next steps and careers - how to access appropriate support and opportunities
Work and career
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KS4-L7
About the labor market, local, national and international employment opportunities
KS4-L8
About employment sectors and types, and changing patterns of employment
KS4-L9
To research, secure and take full advantage of any opportunities for work experience that are available
KS4-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
KS4-L11
The benefits and challenges of cultivating career opportunities online
KS4-L12
Strategies to manage their online presence and its impact on career opportunities
Employment rights and responsibilities
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KS4-L13
The skills and attributes to manage rights and responsibilities at work including health and safety procedures
KS4-L14
About confidentiality in the workplace, when it should be kept and when it might need to be broken
KS4-L15
About the unacceptability and illegality of discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and how to challenge it
Financial choices
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KS4-L16
How to effectively budget, including the benefits of saving
KS4-L17
How to effectively make financial decisions, including recognising the opportunities and challenges involved in taking financial risksks4-l16
KS4-L18
To recognise and manage the range of influences on their financial decisions
KS4-L19
To access appropriate support for financial decision-making and for concerns relating to money, gambling, and consumer rights
KS4-L20
The skills to challenge or seek support for financial exploitation in different contexts including online
KS4-L21
To evaluate the financial advantages, disadvantages, and risks of different models of contractual terms, including self-employment full-time, part-time, and zero-hours contractsks4
Media literacy and digital resilience
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KS4-L22
That there are positive and safe ways to create and share content online and the opportunities this offers
KS4-L23
Strategies for protecting and enhancing their personal and professional reputation online
KS4-L24
That social media may disproportionately feature exaggerated or inaccurate information about situations, or extreme viewpoints - to recognise why and how this may influence opinions and perceptions of people and events
KS4-L25
How personal data is generated, collected and shared, including by individuals, and the consequences of this
KS4-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
KS4-L27
Strategies to critically assess bias, reliability, and accuracy in digital content
KS4-L28
To assess the causes and personal consequences of extremism and intolerance in all their forms
KS4-L29
To recognise the shared responsibility to challenge extreme viewpoints that incite violence or hate and ways to respond to anything that causes anxiety or concern
Relationships
Positive relationships
Objective
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KS4-R1
The characteristics and benefits of strong, positive relationships, including mutual support, trust, respect and equality
KS4-R2
The role of pleasure in intimate relationships, including orgasms
KS4-R3
To respond appropriately to indicators of unhealthy relationships, including seeking help where necessary
KS4-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
Relationship values
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KS4-R9
To recognise, clarify and if necessary challenge their own values and understand how their values influence their decisions, goals and behaviors
KS4-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
Forming and maintaining respectful relationships
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KS4-R11
Strategies to manage the strong emotions associated with the different stages of relationships
KS4-R12
To safely and responsibly manage changes in personal relationships including the ending of relationships
KS4-R13
Ways to manage grief about changing relationships including the impact of separation, divorce and bereavement - sources of support and how to access them
KS4-R14
The opportunities and potential risks of establishing and conducting relationships online, and strategies to manage the risks
KS4-R15
The legal and ethical responsibilities people have in relation to online aspects of relationships
KS4-R16
To recognise unwanted attention (such as harassment and stalking including online), ways to respond and how to seek help
KS4-R17
Ways to access information and support for relationships including those experiencing difficulties
Consent
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KS4-R18
About the concept of consent in maturing relationships
KS4-R19
About the impact of attitudes towards sexual assault and to challenge victim-blaming, including when abuse occurs online
KS4-R20
To recognise the impact of drugs and alcohol on choices and sexual behavior
KS4-R21
The skills to assess their readiness for sex, including sexual activity online, as an individual and within a couple
KS4-R22
To evaluate different motivations and contexts in which sexual images are shared, and possible legal, emotional and social consequences
Contraception and parenthood
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KS4-R23
How to choose and access appropriate contraception (including emergency contraception) and negotiate contraception use with a partner
KS4-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
KS4-R25
The importance of parenting skills and qualities for family life, the implications of young parenthood and services that offer support for new parents and families
KS4-R26
The reasons why people choose to adopt/foster children
KS4-R27
About the current legal position on abortion and the range of beliefs and opinions about it
Bullying, abuse, and discrimination
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KS4-R28
To recognise when others are using manipulation, persuasion or coercion and how to respond
KS4-R29
The law relating to abuse in relationships, including coercive control and online harassment
KS4-R30
To recognise when a relationship is abusive and strategies to manage this
KS4-R31
The skills and strategies to respond to exploitation, bullying, harassment and control in relationships
KS4-R32
About the challenges associated with getting help in domestic abuse situations of all kinds - the importance of doing so - sources of appropriate advice and support, and how to access them
KS4-R33
The law relating to ‘honour’-based violence and forced marriage - the consequences for individuals and wider society and ways to access support
KS4-R34
Strategies to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination
Social influences
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KS4-R35
To evaluate ways in which their behaviors may influence their peers, positively and negatively, including online, and in situations involving weapons or gangs
KS4-R36
Skills to support younger peers when in positions of influence
KS4-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
KS4-R38
Factors which contribute to young people becoming involved in serious organised crime, including cybercrime
College
Health and Wellbeing
Self-concept
Objective
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KS5-H1
Skills and strategies to confidently manage transitional life phases
KS5-H2
To recognise how idealised images of bodies and pressure to conform, can adversely affect body image and self-esteem - strategies to manage this pressure
KS5-H3
To understand the issues and considerations relating to body enhancement or alteration, including long-term consequences
Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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KS5-H4
To recognise signs of change in mental health and wellbeing and demonstrate a range of strategies for building and maintaining positive mental health, including managing stress and anxiety
KS5-H5
To recognise common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm and compulsive behaviours
KS5-H6
To recognise when they, or others, need support with their mental health and effective strategies to address difficulties and promote wellbeing
KS5-H7
To analyse and evaluate support available to manage common mental health issues, and how to access the most appropriate support
Healthy lifestyles
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KS5-H8
To take responsibility for monitoring personal health and wellbeing, including sun safety, breast awareness and self-examination, testicular self-examination and cervical screening
KS5-H9
To consistently access reliable sources of information and evaluate media messages about health - and how to make informed decisions about health, including vaccination/immunisation’
KS5-H10
How to register with and access health services in new locations
KS5-H11
To recognise illnesses that particularly affect young adults, such as meningitis and ‘freshers’ flu’
KS5-H12
How to maintain a healthy diet, especially on a budget
KS5-H13
How to maintain work-life balance, including understanding the importance of continuing with regular exercise and sleep, and balancing time onlineks5-h13
Managing risk and personal safety
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KS5-H14
To assess and manage risk and personal safety in a wide range of contexts, including online - about support in place to safeguard them in these contexts and how to access it
KS5-H15
To manage personal safety in relation to travel, such as cycle safety, young driver safety, passenger safety, using licensed taxis and getting home safely
KS5-H16
To travel safely around the UK and abroad - understand legal rights and responsibilities when travelling abroad, including passport, visa and insurance requirements
KS5-H17
To perform first aid and evaluate when to summon emergency services, irrespective of any potential legal implications, for example, when the situation involves alcohol, drugs, gangs or violent crime
Sexual health
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KS5-H18
To develop a nuanced understanding of how to select appropriate contraception in different contexts and relationships
KS5-H19
How to reduce the risk of contracting or passing on a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
KS5-H20
How to take responsibility for their sexual health and know where, and how, to access local and national advice, diagnosis and treatment
Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
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KS5-H21
To manage alcohol and drug use in relation to immediate and long-term health
KS5-H22
To understand how alcohol and drug use can affect decision making and personal safety, including looking out for friends, safe travel and drink-spiking
KS5-H23
The impact of alcohol and drug use on road safety, work-place safety, reputation and career
KS5-H24
The risks of being a passenger with an intoxicated driver and ways to manage this
Living in the Wider World
Choices and pathways
Objective
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KS5-L1
To be enterprising in life and work
KS5-L2
To set realistic yet ambitious career and life goals which are matched to personal values, interests, strengths and skills
KS5-L3
To evaluate the ‘next step’ options available, such as higher education, further training or apprenticeships, and gap year opportunities
KS5-L4
The implications of the global market for their future choices in education and employment
Work and career
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KS5-L5
How to identify and evidence their strengths and skills when applying and interviewing for future roles and opportunities
KS5-L6
How to produce a concise and compelling curriculum vitae and prepare effectively for interviews
KS5-L7
How to recognise career possibilities in a global economy
Employment rights and responsibilities
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KS5-L8
Their rights and responsibilities as students in casual, part-time jobs, including in the ‘gig economy’ks5-l8
KS5-L9
The importance of professional conduct and how it can be demonstrated in different workplaces including following health and safety protocols
KS5-L10
To understand and appreciate the importance of workplace confidentiality and security including cyber-security and data protection
KS5-L11
To recognise bullying and harassment in the workplace in all its forms and ways to seek or provide support to resolve the situation
KS5-L12
The role of trade unions and professional organisations - when and how to constructively challenge workplace behaviours
Financial choices
Objective
Description
Videos
KS5-L13
How to plan expenditure and budget for changes in circumstances (e.g. when moving out or going to university)ks5
KS5-L14
To understand and manage salary deductions including taxation, national insurance and pensions
KS5-L15
To evaluate savings options
KS5-L16
To exercise consumer rights, including resolving disputes and accessing appropriate support
KS5-L17
To manage financial contracts including, mobile phone services and renting items and accommodation - how to identify appropriate advice
KS5-L18
To evaluate the potential gains and risks of different debt arrangements and repayment implications
KS5-L19
To evaluate the risks in different financial ventures including illegal schemes e.g. illegal money transfers
Media literacy and digital resilience
Objective
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KS5-L20
To set and maintain clear boundaries around personal privacy and to manage online safety in all its forms, including seeking help when appropriate
KS5-L21
To effectively challenge online content that adversely affects their personal or professional reputation
KS5-L22
To build and maintain a positive professional online presence, using a range of technologies
KS5-L23
How social media can expand, limit or distort perspectives and recognise how content they create and share may contribute to, or challenge this
KS5-L24
To be a critical consumer of online information in all its forms, including recognising bias, propaganda and manipulation
KS5-L25
When and how to report or access help for themselves or others in relation to extremism and radicalisation
Relationships
Relationship values
Objective
Description
Videos
KS5-R1
How to articulate their relationship values and to apply them in different types of relationships
KS5-R2
To recognise and challenge prejudice and discrimination and understand rights and responsibilities with regard to inclusion
KS5-R3
To recognise, respect and, if appropriate, challenge the ways different faith or cultural views influence relationships
Forming and maintaining respectful relationships
Objective
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KS5-R4
To manage mature friendships, including making friends in new places
KS5-R5
To manage personal safety in new relationships, including online activity or when meeting someone for the first time whom they met onlineka5-r4
KS5-R6
To develop and maintain healthy, pleasurable relationships and explore different levels of emotional intimacy
KS5-R7
To evaluate different degrees of emotional intimacy in relationships, the role of pleasure, how they understand the difference between ‘love’ and ‘lust’
KS5-R8
To use constructive dialogue to support relationships and negotiate difficulties
KS5-R9
To manage the ending of relationships safely and respectfully, including online
KS5-R10
To recognise the opportunities to build meaningful relationships in the workplace and the boundaries around professional relationships
Consent
Objective
Description
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KS5-R11
To understand the moral and legal responsibilities that someone seeking consent has, and the importance of respecting and protecting people’s right to give, not give, or withdraw their consent (in all contexts, including online)
KS5-R12
To understand the emotional, physical, social and legal consequences of failing to respect others’ right not to give or to withdraw consent
KS5-R13
How to recognise, and seek help in the case of, sexual abuse, exploitation, assault or rape, and the process for reporting to appropriate authorities
Contraception and parenthood
Objective
Description
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KS5-R14
To understand the implications of unintended pregnancy and young parenthood - to recognise the advantages of delaying conception, whilst acknowledging the changes in fertility with age
KS5-R15
To negotiate, and if necessary be able to assert, the use of contraception with a sexual partner
KS5-R16
How to effectively use different contraceptives, including how and where to access them
KS5-R17
To evaluate the most appropriate methods of contraception in different circumstances (including emergency contraception)
KS5-R18
To access the pathways available in the event of an unintended pregnancy and understand the importance of getting advice and support quickly
Bullying, abuse and discrimination
Objective
Description
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KS5-R19
To recognise and manage negative influence, manipulation and persuasion in a variety of contexts, including online
KS5-R20
To recognise and manage different forms of abuse, sources of support and exit strategies for unhealthy relationships
KS5-R21
To recognise forced marriage and ‘honour’ based violence - to get help for themselves or others they believe to be at immediate or future risk
KS5-R22
To understand their rights in relation to harassment (including online) and stalking, how to respond and how to access support
KS5-R23
Strategies to recognise, de-escalate and exit aggressive social situations
KS5-R24
To evaluate the dangers and consequences of being involved in gangs, serious organised crime or carrying a weapon
KS5-R25
Ways to celebrate cultural diversity, promote inclusion and safely challenge prejudice and discrimination
