Whole School Approach to Wellbeing

Support in school

An ELSA in a school is an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. There is a recognised ELSA training course aimed specifically at Teaching Assistants in schools. Examples of things covered on the course are social skills, emotions, bereavement, social stories and therapeutic stories, anger management, self-esteem, counselling skills such as solution focus and friendship. 

Mrs Sue Watson, our Learning Mentor, is a trained ELSA.  She works with groups and individual children to support them in developing their social and emotional skills.

PSHE Long Term Plan

 

Autumn 1

Being Me in My World

Autumn 2

Celebrating Differences

Spring 1

Dreams and Goals

Spring 2

Healthy Me

Summer 1

Relationships

Summer 2

Changing Me

EYFS A&B

Know special things about themselves

• Know that some people are different from

themselves

• Know how happiness and sadness can be

expressed

• Know that hands can be used kindly and

unkindly

• Know that being kind is good

• Know they have a right to learn and play,

safely and happily

• Know what being proud means and that

people can be proud of different things

• Know that people can be good at different

things

• Know what being unique means

• Know that families can be different

• Know that people have different homes and

why they are important to them

• Know different ways of making friends

• Know different ways to stand up for myself

• Know the names of some emotions such as

happy, sad, frightened, angry

• Know that they don’t have to be ‘the same as’

to be a friend

• Know why having friends is important

• Know some qualities of a positive friendship

• Know what a challenge is

• Know that it is important to keep trying

• Know what a goal is

• Know how to set goals and work towards

them

• Know which words are kind

• Know some jobs that they might like to do

when they are older

• Know that they must work hard now in order

to be able to achieve the job they want when

they are older

• Know when they have achieved a goal

• Know the names for some parts of their body

• Know what the word ‘healthy’ means

• Know some things that they need to do to

keep healthy

• Know that they need to exercise to keep

healthy

• Know how to help themselves go to sleep and

that sleep is good for them

• Know when and how to wash their hands

properly

• Know what to do if they get lost

• Know how to say No to strangers

• Know what a family is

• Know that different people in a family have

different responsibilities (jobs)

• Know some of the characteristics of healthy

and safe friendship

• Know that friends sometimes fall out

• Know some ways to mend a friendship

• Know that unkind words can never be taken

back and they can hurt

• Know how to use Jigsaw’s Calm Me to help

when feeling angry

• Know some reasons why others get angry

• Know the names and functions of some parts

of the body (see vocabulary list)

• Know that we grow from baby to adult

• Know who to talk to if they are feeling worried

• Know that sharing how they feel can help

solve a worry

• Know that remembering happy times can help

us move on

Y1/2 A

Understand the rights and responsibilities of a member of a class

• Understand that their views are important

• Understand that their choices have consequences

• Understand their own rights and responsibilities with their classroom

• Know what being proud means and that

people can be proud of different things

• Know that people can be good at different

things

• Know what being unique means

• Know that families can be different

• Know that people have different homes and

why they are important to them

• Know different ways of making friends

• Know different ways to stand up for myself

• Know the names of some emotions such as

happy, sad, frightened, angry

• Know that they don’t have to be ‘the same as’

to be a friend

• Know why having friends is important

• Know some qualities of a positive friendship

• Know how to set simple goals

• Know how to achieve a goal

• Know how to work well with a partner

• Know that tackling a challenge can stretch

their learning

• Know how to identify obstacles which make

achieving their goals difficult and work out

how to overcome them

• Know when a goal has been achieved

• Know the difference between being healthy

and unhealthy

• Know some ways to keep healthy

• Know how to make healthy lifestyle choices

• Know how to keep themselves clean and

healthy

• Know that germs cause disease / illness

• Know that all household products, including

medicines, can be harmful if not used

properly

• Know that medicines can help them if they

feel poorly

• Know how to keep safe when crossing the

road

• Know about people who can keep them safe

• Know that everyone’s family is different

• Know that there are lots of different types of

families

• Know that families are founded on belonging,

love and care

• Know how to make a friend

• Know the characteristics of healthy and safe

friends

• Know that physical contact can be used as a

greeting

• Know about the different people in the school

community and how they help

• Know who to ask for help in the school

community

• Know that animals including humans have a

life cycle

• Know that changes happen when we grow up

• Know that people grow up at different rates

and that is normal

• Know the names of male and female private

body parts

• Know that there are correct names for private

body parts and nicknames, and when to use

them

• Know which parts of the body are private

and that they belong to that person and that

nobody has the right to hurt these

• Know who to ask for help if they are worried

or frightened

• Know that learning brings about change

Y1/2 B

• Identifying hopes and fears for the year ahead

• Understand the rights and responsibilities of class members

• Know that it is important to listen to other people

• Understand that their own views are valuable

• Know about rewards and consequences and that these stem from choices

• Know that positive choices impact positively on self-learning and the learning of others

• Know there are stereotypes about boys and

girls

• Know that it is OK not to conform to gender

stereotypes

• Know it is good to be yourself

• Know that sometimes people get bullied

because of difference

• Know the difference between right and wrong

and the role that choice has to play in this

• Know that friends can be different and still be

friends

• Know where to get help if being bullied

• Know the difference between a one-off

incident and bullying

• Know how to choose a realistic goal and think

about how to achieve it

• Know that it is important to persevere

• Know how to recognise what working together

well looks like

• Know what good group working looks like

• Know how to share success with other people

• Know what their body needs to stay healthy

• Know what relaxed means

• Know what makes them feel relaxed / stressed

• Know how medicines work in their bodies

• Know that it is important to use medicines

safely

• Know how to make some healthy snacks

• Know why healthy snacks are good for their

bodies

• Know which foods given their bodies energy

• Know that everyone’s family is different

• Know that families function well when there is

trust, respect, care, love and co-operation

• Know that there are lots of forms of physical

contact within a family

• Know how to stay stop if someone is hurting

them

• Know some reasons why friends have

conflicts

• Know that friendships have ups and downs

and sometimes change with time

• Know how to use the Mending Friendships or

Solve-it-together problem-solving methods

• Know there are good secrets and worry

secrets and why it is important to share worry

secrets

• Know what trust is

• Know that life cycles exist in nature

• Know that aging is a natural process including

old-age

• Know that some changes are out of an

individual’s control

• Know how their bodies have changed from

when they were a baby and that they will

continue to change as they age

• Know the physical differences between male

and female bodies

• Know the correct names for private body

parts

• Know that private body parts are special and

that no one has the right to hurt these

• Know who to ask for help if they are worried

or frightened

• Know there are different types of touch and

that some are acceptable and some are

unacceptable

Y3/4 A

• Understand that they are important

• Know what a personal goal is

• Understanding what a challenge is

• Know why rules are needed and how these relate to choices and consequences

• Know that actions can affect others’ feelings

• Know that others may hold different views

• Know that the school has a shared set of values

• Know why families are important

• Know that everybody’s family is different

• Know that sometimes family members don’t

get along and some reasons for this

• Know that conflict is a normal part of

relationships

• Know what it means to be a witness to

bullying and that a witness can make the

situation worse or better by what they do

• Know that some words are used in hurtful

ways and that this can have consequences

• Know about specific people who have

overcome difficult challenges to achieve

success

• Know what dreams and ambitions are

important to them

• Know how they can best overcome learning

challenges

• Know that they are responsible for their own

learning

• Know what their own strengths are as a

learner

• Know what an obstacle is and how they can

hinder achievement

• Know how to take steps to overcome

obstacles

• Know how to evaluate their own learning

progress and identify how it can be better next

time

• Know how exercise affects their bodies

• Know why their hearts and lungs are such

important organs

• Know that the amount of calories, fat and

sugar that they put into their bodies will affect

their health

• Know that there are different types of drugs

• Know that there are things, places and people

that can be dangerous

• Know a range of strategies to keep

themselves safe

• Know when something feels safe or unsafe

• Know that their bodies are complex and need

taking care of

• Know that different family members carry out different roles or have different responsibilities within the family

• Know that gender stereotypes can be unfair e.g. Mum is always the carer, Dad always goes to work etc

• Know some of the skills of friendship, e.g. taking turns, being a good listener

• Know some strategies for keeping themselves safe online

• Know how some of the actions and work of people around the world help and influence my life

• Know that they and all children have rights (UNCRC)

• Know the lives of children around the world can be different from their own

• Taught in single sex groupings – across both years

 

Know that in animals and humans lots of changes happen between conception and growing up

• Know that in nature it is usually the female that carries the baby

• Know that in humans a mother carries the baby in her uterus (womb) and this is where it develops

• Know that babies need love and care from their parents/carers

• Know some of the changes that happen between being a baby and a child

• Know that the male and female body needs to change at puberty so their bodies can make babies when they are adults

• Know some of the outside body changes that happen during puberty

• Know some of the changes on the inside that happen during puberty

Y3/4 B

• Know how individual attitudes and actions make a difference to a class

• Know about the different roles in the school community

• Know their place in the school community

• Know what democracy is (applied to pupil voice in school)

• Know that their own actions affect themselves and others

• Know how groups work together to reach a consensus

• Know that having a voice and democracy benefits the school community

• Know that sometimes people make

assumptions about a person because of the

way they look or act

• Know there are influences that can affect how

we judge a person or situation

• Know that some forms of bullying are harder

to identify e.g. tactical ignoring, cyber-bullying

• Know what to do if they think bullying is, or

might be taking place

• Know the reasons why witnesses sometimes

join in with bullying and don’t tell anyone

• Know that first impressions can change

• Know what their own hopes and dreams are

• Know that hopes and dreams don’t always

come true

• Know that reflecting on positive and happy

experiences can help them to counteract

disappointment

• Know how to make a new plan and set new

goals even if they have been disappointed

• Know how to work out the steps they need to

take to achieve a goal

• Know how to work as part of a successful

group

• Know how to share in the success of a group

• Know how different friendship groups are

formed and how they fit into them

• Know which friends they value most

• Know that there are leaders and followers in

groups

• Know that they can take on different roles

according to the situation

• Know the facts about smoking and its effects

on health

• Know some of the reasons some people start

to smoke

• Know the facts about alcohol and its effects

on health, particularly the liver

• Know some of the reasons some people drink

alcohol

• Know ways to resist when people are putting

pressure on them

• Know what they think is right and wrong

• Know some reasons why people feel jealousy

• Know that jealousy can be damaging to

relationships

• Know that loss is a normal part of

relationships

• Know that negative feelings are a normal part

of loss

• Know that memories can support us when we

lose a special person or animal

• Know that change is a natural part of

relationships/ friendship

• Know that sometimes it is better for a

friendship/ relationship to end if it is causing

negative feelings or is unsafe

Y5/6 A

• Know how to face new challenges positively

• Understand how to set personal goals

• Understand the rights and responsibilities associated with being a citizen in the wider community and their country

• Know how an individual’s behaviour can affect a group and the consequences of this

• Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

• Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process

• Know what culture means

• Know that differences in culture can

sometimes be a source of conflict

• Know what racism is and why it is

unacceptable

• Know that rumour spreading is a form of

bullying on and offline

• Know external forms of support in regard to

bullying e.g. Childline

• Know that bullying can be direct and indirect

• Know how their life is different from the lives

of children in the developing world

• Know that they will need money to help them

to achieve some of their dreams

• Know about a range of jobs that are carried

out by people I know

• Know that different jobs pay more money than

others

• Know the types of job they might like to do

when they are older

• Know that young people from different

cultures may have different dreams and goals

• Know that communicating with someone from

a different culture means that they can learn

from them and vice versa

• Know ways that they can support young

people in their own culture and abroad

• Know the health risks of smoking

• Know how smoking tobacco affects the lungs,

liver and heart

• Know some of the risks linked to misusing

alcohol, including antisocial behaviour

• Know basic emergency procedures including

the recovery position

• Know how to get help in emergency situations

• Know that the media, social media and

celebrity culture promotes certain body types

• Know the different roles food can play in

people’s lives and know that people can

develop eating problems / disorders related to

body image pressure

• Know what makes a healthy lifestyle

• Know that a personality is made up of

many different characteristics, qualities and

attributes

• Know that belonging to an online community

can have positive and negative consequences

• Know that there are rights and responsibilities

in an online community or social network

• Know that there are rights and responsibilities

when playing a game online

• Know that too much screen time isn’t healthy

• Know how to stay safe when using technology

to communicate with friends

Year 5 – Taught in single sex groupings

 

• Know that personal characteristics are

inherited from birth parents and this is

brought about by an ovum joining with a

sperm

• Know that babies are made by a sperm joining

with an ovum

• Know the names of the different internal and

external body parts that are needed to make a

baby

• Know how the female and male body change

at puberty

• Know that personal hygiene is important

during puberty and as an adult

• Know that change is a normal part of life and

that some cannot be controlled and have to

be accepted

• Know that change can bring about a range of

different emotions

Y5/6 B

• Know how to set goals for the year ahead

• Understand what fears and worries are

• Know about children’s universal rights (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child)

• Know about the lives of children in other parts of the world

• Know that personal choices can affect others locally and globally

• Understand that their own choices result in different consequences and rewards

• Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

• Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process

• Know that there are different perceptions of

‘being normal’ and where these might come

from

• Know that being different could affect

someone’s life

• Know that power can play a part in a bullying

or conflict situation

• Know that people can hold power over others

individually or in a group

• Know why some people choose to bully

others

• Know that people with disabilities can lead

amazing lives

• Know that difference can be a source of

celebration as well as conflict

• Know their own learning strengths

• Know how to set realistic and challenging

goals

• Know what the learning steps are they need to

take to achieve their goal

• Know a variety of problems that the world is

facing

• Know how to work with other people to make

the world a better place

• Know some ways in which they could work

with others to make the world a better place

• Know what their classmates like and admire

about them

• Know how to take responsibility for their own

health

• Know how to make choices that benefit their

own health and well-being

• Know about different types of drugs and their

uses

• Know how these different types of drugs can

affect people’s bodies, especially their liver

and heart

• Know that some people can be exploited and

made to do things that are against the law

• Know why some people join gangs and the

risk that this can involve

• Know what it means to be emotionally well

• Know that stress can be triggered by a range

of things

• Know that being stressed can cause drug and

alcohol misuse

• Know that it is important to take care of their

own mental health

• Know ways that they can take care of their

own mental health

• Know the stages of grief and that there are

different types of loss that cause people to

grieve

• Know that sometimes people can try to gain

power or control them

• Know some of the dangers of being ‘online’

• Know how to use technology safely and

positively to communicate with their friends

and family

Year 6 – Taught in single sex groupings

 

• Know what perception means and that

perceptions can be right or wrong

• Know how girls’ and boys’ bodies change

during puberty and understand the importance

of looking after themselves physically and

emotionally

• Know that sexual intercourse can lead to

conception

• Know that some people need help to conceive

and might use IVF

• Know that becoming a teenager involves

various changes and also brings growing

responsibility

 

PSHE Long Term Plan

 

Autumn 1

Being Me in My World

Autumn 2

Celebrating Differences

Spring 1

Dreams and Goals

Spring 2

Healthy Me

Summer 1

Relationships

Summer 2

Changing Me

EYFS A&B

Know special things about themselves

• Know that some people are different from

themselves

• Know how happiness and sadness can be

expressed

• Know that hands can be used kindly and

unkindly

• Know that being kind is good

• Know they have a right to learn and play,

safely and happily

• Know what being proud means and that

people can be proud of different things

• Know that people can be good at different

things

• Know what being unique means

• Know that families can be different

• Know that people have different homes and

why they are important to them

• Know different ways of making friends

• Know different ways to stand up for myself

• Know the names of some emotions such as

happy, sad, frightened, angry

• Know that they don’t have to be ‘the same as’

to be a friend

• Know why having friends is important

• Know some qualities of a positive friendship

• Know what a challenge is

• Know that it is important to keep trying

• Know what a goal is

• Know how to set goals and work towards

them

• Know which words are kind

• Know some jobs that they might like to do

when they are older

• Know that they must work hard now in order

to be able to achieve the job they want when

they are older

• Know when they have achieved a goal

• Know the names for some parts of their body

• Know what the word ‘healthy’ means

• Know some things that they need to do to

keep healthy

• Know that they need to exercise to keep

healthy

• Know how to help themselves go to sleep and

that sleep is good for them

• Know when and how to wash their hands

properly

• Know what to do if they get lost

• Know how to say No to strangers

• Know what a family is

• Know that different people in a family have

different responsibilities (jobs)

• Know some of the characteristics of healthy

and safe friendship

• Know that friends sometimes fall out

• Know some ways to mend a friendship

• Know that unkind words can never be taken

back and they can hurt

• Know how to use Jigsaw’s Calm Me to help

when feeling angry

• Know some reasons why others get angry

• Know the names and functions of some parts

of the body (see vocabulary list)

• Know that we grow from baby to adult

• Know who to talk to if they are feeling worried

• Know that sharing how they feel can help

solve a worry

• Know that remembering happy times can help

us move on

Y1/2 A

Understand the rights and responsibilities of a member of a class

• Understand that their views are important

• Understand that their choices have consequences

• Understand their own rights and responsibilities with their classroom

• Know what being proud means and that

people can be proud of different things

• Know that people can be good at different

things

• Know what being unique means

• Know that families can be different

• Know that people have different homes and

why they are important to them

• Know different ways of making friends

• Know different ways to stand up for myself

• Know the names of some emotions such as

happy, sad, frightened, angry

• Know that they don’t have to be ‘the same as’

to be a friend

• Know why having friends is important

• Know some qualities of a positive friendship

• Know how to set simple goals

• Know how to achieve a goal

• Know how to work well with a partner

• Know that tackling a challenge can stretch

their learning

• Know how to identify obstacles which make

achieving their goals difficult and work out

how to overcome them

• Know when a goal has been achieved

• Know the difference between being healthy

and unhealthy

• Know some ways to keep healthy

• Know how to make healthy lifestyle choices

• Know how to keep themselves clean and

healthy

• Know that germs cause disease / illness

• Know that all household products, including

medicines, can be harmful if not used

properly

• Know that medicines can help them if they

feel poorly

• Know how to keep safe when crossing the

road

• Know about people who can keep them safe

• Know that everyone’s family is different

• Know that there are lots of different types of

families

• Know that families are founded on belonging,

love and care

• Know how to make a friend

• Know the characteristics of healthy and safe

friends

• Know that physical contact can be used as a

greeting

• Know about the different people in the school

community and how they help

• Know who to ask for help in the school

community

• Know that animals including humans have a

life cycle

• Know that changes happen when we grow up

• Know that people grow up at different rates

and that is normal

• Know the names of male and female private

body parts

• Know that there are correct names for private

body parts and nicknames, and when to use

them

• Know which parts of the body are private

and that they belong to that person and that

nobody has the right to hurt these

• Know who to ask for help if they are worried

or frightened

• Know that learning brings about change

Y1/2 B

• Identifying hopes and fears for the year ahead

• Understand the rights and responsibilities of class members

• Know that it is important to listen to other people

• Understand that their own views are valuable

• Know about rewards and consequences and that these stem from choices

• Know that positive choices impact positively on self-learning and the learning of others

• Know there are stereotypes about boys and

girls

• Know that it is OK not to conform to gender

stereotypes

• Know it is good to be yourself

• Know that sometimes people get bullied

because of difference

• Know the difference between right and wrong

and the role that choice has to play in this

• Know that friends can be different and still be

friends

• Know where to get help if being bullied

• Know the difference between a one-off

incident and bullying

• Know how to choose a realistic goal and think

about how to achieve it

• Know that it is important to persevere

• Know how to recognise what working together

well looks like

• Know what good group working looks like

• Know how to share success with other people

• Know what their body needs to stay healthy

• Know what relaxed means

• Know what makes them feel relaxed / stressed

• Know how medicines work in their bodies

• Know that it is important to use medicines

safely

• Know how to make some healthy snacks

• Know why healthy snacks are good for their

bodies

• Know which foods given their bodies energy

• Know that everyone’s family is different

• Know that families function well when there is

trust, respect, care, love and co-operation

• Know that there are lots of forms of physical

contact within a family

• Know how to stay stop if someone is hurting

them

• Know some reasons why friends have

conflicts

• Know that friendships have ups and downs

and sometimes change with time

• Know how to use the Mending Friendships or

Solve-it-together problem-solving methods

• Know there are good secrets and worry

secrets and why it is important to share worry

secrets

• Know what trust is

• Know that life cycles exist in nature

• Know that aging is a natural process including

old-age

• Know that some changes are out of an

individual’s control

• Know how their bodies have changed from

when they were a baby and that they will

continue to change as they age

• Know the physical differences between male

and female bodies

• Know the correct names for private body

parts

• Know that private body parts are special and

that no one has the right to hurt these

• Know who to ask for help if they are worried

or frightened

• Know there are different types of touch and

that some are acceptable and some are

unacceptable

Y3/4 A

• Understand that they are important

• Know what a personal goal is

• Understanding what a challenge is

• Know why rules are needed and how these relate to choices and consequences

• Know that actions can affect others’ feelings

• Know that others may hold different views

• Know that the school has a shared set of values

• Know why families are important

• Know that everybody’s family is different

• Know that sometimes family members don’t

get along and some reasons for this

• Know that conflict is a normal part of

relationships

• Know what it means to be a witness to

bullying and that a witness can make the

situation worse or better by what they do

• Know that some words are used in hurtful

ways and that this can have consequences

• Know about specific people who have

overcome difficult challenges to achieve

success

• Know what dreams and ambitions are

important to them

• Know how they can best overcome learning

challenges

• Know that they are responsible for their own

learning

• Know what their own strengths are as a

learner

• Know what an obstacle is and how they can

hinder achievement

• Know how to take steps to overcome

obstacles

• Know how to evaluate their own learning

progress and identify how it can be better next

time

• Know how exercise affects their bodies

• Know why their hearts and lungs are such

important organs

• Know that the amount of calories, fat and

sugar that they put into their bodies will affect

their health

• Know that there are different types of drugs

• Know that there are things, places and people

that can be dangerous

• Know a range of strategies to keep

themselves safe

• Know when something feels safe or unsafe

• Know that their bodies are complex and need

taking care of

• Know that different family members carry out different roles or have different responsibilities within the family

• Know that gender stereotypes can be unfair e.g. Mum is always the carer, Dad always goes to work etc

• Know some of the skills of friendship, e.g. taking turns, being a good listener

• Know some strategies for keeping themselves safe online

• Know how some of the actions and work of people around the world help and influence my life

• Know that they and all children have rights (UNCRC)

• Know the lives of children around the world can be different from their own

• Taught in single sex groupings – across both years

 

Know that in animals and humans lots of changes happen between conception and growing up

• Know that in nature it is usually the female that carries the baby

• Know that in humans a mother carries the baby in her uterus (womb) and this is where it develops

• Know that babies need love and care from their parents/carers

• Know some of the changes that happen between being a baby and a child

• Know that the male and female body needs to change at puberty so their bodies can make babies when they are adults

• Know some of the outside body changes that happen during puberty

• Know some of the changes on the inside that happen during puberty

Y3/4 B

• Know how individual attitudes and actions make a difference to a class

• Know about the different roles in the school community

• Know their place in the school community

• Know what democracy is (applied to pupil voice in school)

• Know that their own actions affect themselves and others

• Know how groups work together to reach a consensus

• Know that having a voice and democracy benefits the school community

• Know that sometimes people make

assumptions about a person because of the

way they look or act

• Know there are influences that can affect how

we judge a person or situation

• Know that some forms of bullying are harder

to identify e.g. tactical ignoring, cyber-bullying

• Know what to do if they think bullying is, or

might be taking place

• Know the reasons why witnesses sometimes

join in with bullying and don’t tell anyone

• Know that first impressions can change

• Know what their own hopes and dreams are

• Know that hopes and dreams don’t always

come true

• Know that reflecting on positive and happy

experiences can help them to counteract

disappointment

• Know how to make a new plan and set new

goals even if they have been disappointed

• Know how to work out the steps they need to

take to achieve a goal

• Know how to work as part of a successful

group

• Know how to share in the success of a group

• Know how different friendship groups are

formed and how they fit into them

• Know which friends they value most

• Know that there are leaders and followers in

groups

• Know that they can take on different roles

according to the situation

• Know the facts about smoking and its effects

on health

• Know some of the reasons some people start

to smoke

• Know the facts about alcohol and its effects

on health, particularly the liver

• Know some of the reasons some people drink

alcohol

• Know ways to resist when people are putting

pressure on them

• Know what they think is right and wrong

• Know some reasons why people feel jealousy

• Know that jealousy can be damaging to

relationships

• Know that loss is a normal part of

relationships

• Know that negative feelings are a normal part

of loss

• Know that memories can support us when we

lose a special person or animal

• Know that change is a natural part of

relationships/ friendship

• Know that sometimes it is better for a

friendship/ relationship to end if it is causing

negative feelings or is unsafe

Y5/6 A

• Know how to face new challenges positively

• Understand how to set personal goals

• Understand the rights and responsibilities associated with being a citizen in the wider community and their country

• Know how an individual’s behaviour can affect a group and the consequences of this

• Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

• Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process

• Know what culture means

• Know that differences in culture can

sometimes be a source of conflict

• Know what racism is and why it is

unacceptable

• Know that rumour spreading is a form of

bullying on and offline

• Know external forms of support in regard to

bullying e.g. Childline

• Know that bullying can be direct and indirect

• Know how their life is different from the lives

of children in the developing world

• Know that they will need money to help them

to achieve some of their dreams

• Know about a range of jobs that are carried

out by people I know

• Know that different jobs pay more money than

others

• Know the types of job they might like to do

when they are older

• Know that young people from different

cultures may have different dreams and goals

• Know that communicating with someone from

a different culture means that they can learn

from them and vice versa

• Know ways that they can support young

people in their own culture and abroad

• Know the health risks of smoking

• Know how smoking tobacco affects the lungs,

liver and heart

• Know some of the risks linked to misusing

alcohol, including antisocial behaviour

• Know basic emergency procedures including

the recovery position

• Know how to get help in emergency situations

• Know that the media, social media and

celebrity culture promotes certain body types

• Know the different roles food can play in

people’s lives and know that people can

develop eating problems / disorders related to

body image pressure

• Know what makes a healthy lifestyle

• Know that a personality is made up of

many different characteristics, qualities and

attributes

• Know that belonging to an online community

can have positive and negative consequences

• Know that there are rights and responsibilities

in an online community or social network

• Know that there are rights and responsibilities

when playing a game online

• Know that too much screen time isn’t healthy

• Know how to stay safe when using technology

to communicate with friends

Year 5 – Taught in single sex groupings

 

• Know that personal characteristics are

inherited from birth parents and this is

brought about by an ovum joining with a

sperm

• Know that babies are made by a sperm joining

with an ovum

• Know the names of the different internal and

external body parts that are needed to make a

baby

• Know how the female and male body change

at puberty

• Know that personal hygiene is important

during puberty and as an adult

• Know that change is a normal part of life and

that some cannot be controlled and have to

be accepted

• Know that change can bring about a range of

different emotions

Y5/6 B

• Know how to set goals for the year ahead

• Understand what fears and worries are

• Know about children’s universal rights (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child)

• Know about the lives of children in other parts of the world

• Know that personal choices can affect others locally and globally

• Understand that their own choices result in different consequences and rewards

• Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

• Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process

• Know that there are different perceptions of

‘being normal’ and where these might come

from

• Know that being different could affect

someone’s life

• Know that power can play a part in a bullying

or conflict situation

• Know that people can hold power over others

individually or in a group

• Know why some people choose to bully

others

• Know that people with disabilities can lead

amazing lives

• Know that difference can be a source of

celebration as well as conflict

• Know their own learning strengths

• Know how to set realistic and challenging

goals

• Know what the learning steps are they need to

take to achieve their goal

• Know a variety of problems that the world is

facing

• Know how to work with other people to make

the world a better place

• Know some ways in which they could work

with others to make the world a better place

• Know what their classmates like and admire

about them

• Know how to take responsibility for their own

health

• Know how to make choices that benefit their

own health and well-being

• Know about different types of drugs and their

uses

• Know how these different types of drugs can

affect people’s bodies, especially their liver

and heart

• Know that some people can be exploited and

made to do things that are against the law

• Know why some people join gangs and the

risk that this can involve

• Know what it means to be emotionally well

• Know that stress can be triggered by a range

of things

• Know that being stressed can cause drug and

alcohol misuse

• Know that it is important to take care of their

own mental health

• Know ways that they can take care of their

own mental health

• Know the stages of grief and that there are

different types of loss that cause people to

grieve

• Know that sometimes people can try to gain

power or control them

• Know some of the dangers of being ‘online’

• Know how to use technology safely and

positively to communicate with their friends

and family

Year 6 – Taught in single sex groupings

 

• Know what perception means and that

perceptions can be right or wrong

• Know how girls’ and boys’ bodies change

during puberty and understand the importance

of looking after themselves physically and

emotionally

• Know that sexual intercourse can lead to

conception

• Know that some people need help to conceive

and might use IVF

• Know that becoming a teenager involves

various changes and also brings growing

responsibility

Support beyond school

Become a EPEC Group Leader

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a successful, popular, unique parenting approach . EPEC is for local parents, led by local parents. As an EPEC parent group leader, you will

  • Receive amazing free training and support from our local EPEC team.
  • Learn to lead practical, caring groups for local parents.
  • Share tried and tested methods that give children the best start in life.
  • Join a group of like-minded parents to make a difference to your local community.
  • Develop your skills and confidence.
  • Gain experience that will help you to fulfil your ambitions.

For further information about how you can get involved and become a Parent Group Leader please contact:

Karen Turzynski 07816 333 980 or Caroline McKean 07816 342121 (East Lancs)

Lindsay Bevan (Central Lancs) 07816 334 010

Emily Burzacki (North Lancs) 07816333789

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Parent Group Leader – EPEC Programme

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a successful, popular and unique parenting approach. The Programme is a tried and tested method to improving the scale and effectiveness of local parenting programmes through a peer-led approach whereby the programme is delivered and led by local parents for local parents.

The EPEC courses are led by local parents (Parent Group Leaders) who will have completed the accredited EPEC training and will receive regular support from the local EPEC Hub. This will involve attending ten sessions  of training and on completion of the course you will receive regular supervision to fulfil the role.

As Parent Group Leader you will directly contribute to the success of the parenting programme through achieving involvement levels and goals that could not be accomplished by other services alone.

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop new skills, build confidence and improve interpersonal skills.

What will I be doing?

The Parent Group Leader will be responsible for facilitating and delivering a Being a Parent course to parents in your community.

When can I  volunteer?

The Parent Group Leader training will require attendance at ten half day virtual sessions over a ten-week period

 

The Being a Parent courses will require you to deliver and facilitate the courses through nine half day sessions

Where will I be volunteering?

The Parent Group Leader training and the Being a Parent courses will all be delivered in your local area.

Who will be there with me?

The staff from the EPEC Hub will be on hand to supervise support you and deal with complexities.

 

The course will delivered by two Parent Group Leaders who will share responsibility for the facilitation of the parenting sessions.

Training resources and support

Full training will be provided to facilitate and deliver the Being a Parent course and further personal development training will be offered which will include:

  • health and safety training
  • safeguarding
  • confidentiality and data protection

Is this opportunity for me?

This opportunity would suit you if you are:

  • Friendly, reliable and have an approachable manner
  • Interested in developing your communication and facilitation skills
  • Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information
  • Able to listen attentively and empathise with the views and contributions of others

What will I get from volunteering?

  • Learn to lead practical, caring groups for local parents
  • Opportunity to share tried and tested methods that give children the best start in life
  • Join a group of like-minded parents to make a difference to your community
  • Improves your confidence, qualifications and future employability
  • Receive free training and support from the EPEC Team

 

Other benefits

All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

All reasonable childcare costs will be reimbursed

Preston Support

Bereavement

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

01772 528400 / 523730

: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/bsg/

            bereavement@lthtr.nhs.uk 

 

 

 

Carers

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Barnardos

01772 629470

http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/childcare-and-family-support/family-information-service 

 

Disabilities/ SEND

Name

About us

Phone number

Website/ email

Educational Support (SEND) Team 

 

01772 225328 

SEND Local Offer Directory (lancashire.gov.uk) 

ADHD Northwest

 

01254 886886

Home | www.adhdnorthwest.org.uk 

Family Fund

 

01904 550055

Family Fund 

SEND IASS

 

0300 123 6706

SENDIAS Home - Lancashire SEND (lancssendias.org.uk) 

Play Inclusion Project

Activity Club

Sharon Robinson on 01253 899883 or  Email – Sharon@playinclusionproject.org.uk

http://www.playinclusionproject.org.uk/

 

 

Victim support/ DA

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Lancashire Victim Support

0300 323 0085

Lancashire Victim Services - Lancashire Victim Services 

Nest

03001110323

Nest Lancashire - Supporting young victims 

Preston Domestic Violence services

01772201601

Preston Domestic Violence ServicesPreston Domestic Violence Services (pdvs.org.uk)

 

Drugs/ alcohol

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Inspire

08081 698 673 
 

Inspire-CGL Central/North Lancashire 

Addiction Help Preston (eata.org.uk

0808 278 9885 / 0203 131 6690  

 

 

Family mediation

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Family Mediation

 

UK Family Mediation Service Preston - Local Mediators

 

Food banks

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Noor Food Bank 

07921 887383/07764 432643 

hello@noorfoodbank.co.uk 

New Day Church

 01772 461454 or 07928 335679

foodbank@newdaychurch.uk

Salvation Army 

01772 555425 

 info.sapreston@gmail.com 

Luv Preston

 01772 298107 

contact@luvpreston.com 

Living Waters (Chorley)

07889 757045. 

storehouse@lwchurch.uk

COTTAM SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL 

 cottamsvp@outlook.com

 https://www.standrewscottam.org.uk/svpnew/ 

PRESTON COMMUNITY HUB 

07517 339887

foodbank@prestoncommunity.co.uk 

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN PENWORTHAM 

01772 821949

penworthamfoodbank@gmail.com 

 

Baby Banks

Name

About Us

Telephone number

Website

Snowdrop Doula

Our baby bank operates in Preston.

01282 926410

 

01282 413455

https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/baby-bank/

 

http://www.snowdropdoula.org.uk

 

Health and  wellbeing

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

The intact Centre

01772 760760

Info@intact-preston.org.uk

Central Lancashire Haven

03300083672

centrallancashirehaven@richmondfellowship.org.uk 
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RFHavenLancs/ 

 

Mental health

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Happy Daze Mens MH group

01772 416417

Happy Daze - OUR Lancashire

Lancashire Recovery College

 

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust | Lancashire Recovery College (lscft.nhs.uk)

Lets  Grow

 

Health and Wellbeing | Help in Preston

Get support – Lancashire women

0300 330 1354

Home | Lancashire Women

The Haven

Tel: 0330 008 3672

Central Lancashire Haven - Richmond Fellowship | Mental Health Charity Making Recovery Reality

 

Talk Zone

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Talk Zone Lancashire

07786 51 11 11

0800 51 11 11

talkzone@lancashire.gov.uk

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/youthzone/

 

Victim Support

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Lancashire Victim Services

0300 323 0085

Lancashire Victim Services - Lancashire Victim Services 

Nest

0300 111 0323

Nest Lancashire - Supporting young victims 

 

Volunteer Services

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

 

 

About Us - Safe Families

Home Start

01257 241636

https://www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-central-lancashire

 

Youth Support

Name

Phone number

Website/ email

Kooth

 

Home - Kooth

Lancashire and South Cumbria Healthy Young Minds

01772 644644

https://www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk/home

CAMHSCPS.Central@lancashirecare.nhs.uk

Young Minds

 

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

NSPCC

0808 800 5000

0800 1111

www.nspcc.org.uk

CAMHS resources

 

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/

Talk Zone Lancashire

07786 51 11 11

0800 51 11 11

talkzone@lancashire.gov.uk

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/youthzone/