An assembly that looks at how experiences and effort can affect the brain. Also includes: - A look at Neuroplasticity and learning - Genes and environmental influences on our brain development - Links to research in the PP notes

An assembly that explores friendship slightly differently than usual. Its split into sections: - Unusual friendships - Unknown friendships - Pet relationships - War

An assembly that looks at the importance of communication skills and how employers value it. Also includes ways pupils can improve their skills through lessons and a challenge for them to complete over the following week. I have included a snap shot of an inspirational story with a video link but this can easily be left out and discussed instead. Finally there are references to growth mindset throughout.

A mixed ability lesson with the main activity resource suitable for SEN children. The presentation has a clear objective an,d with the use of a textbook, has a creative task whereby pupils create a farm in the 1890s which shows some the changes made in agriculture since the 1750s. A really good way of getting the point across is get them to complete a similar farm design in 1750 using a textbook and then this 1890 one. Use a lesson and group work to pull out the main changes and then set up a debate around which change was the most significant.

An assembly about prayer and how different beliefs practice it. I have taken the angle of discussing similarities and differences and introduced the idea of atheist prayer (a thunk). There is a link to a clip from a Christian discussing why prayer is important to them. Notes and knowledge are included in the notes section of the slides. This could also be used as a presentation in a lesson.

Though this is designed for History, it is adaptable for any KS4 and 5 subject. I found parents were really positive to have an A5 sheet to take away with key dates of the exams, links to revision websites/text and other information such as the specification.

An assembly (presentation) about remembering past wars and the military. I have focused on the effects of war on the mental health of the soldiers. It includes: - Notes on each slide: background to wars, the environment and working with other people - A link to a clip (not YouTube) on the mental health of soldiers (on the final note slide)

2 assemblies included - 1) The first assembly tells the story of the main events of Holy Week. The angle I have taken is to try and get students to think about some of the feelings and emotions people may have felt when Jesus was in Jerusalem. 2) The second assembly focuses on how Easter has developed over time, its origins and also explores what it means to people in modern times. The quiz is a simple multiple choice double sided sheet that can be completed in class afterwards or as a standalone activity.

A two page form that can be used by staff to report suspected cases where a female under 18 has been subjected to, or is in danger of, FGM. The form has a clear and easy structure: - Details of student (all key information required for when it is reported to police) - Details of concern - Action taken - Follow up action (with guidance for staff) This is a coherent way to keep records of any reported cases in school.

An assembly that looks at punishment over time and relates this to our views now. A great way to get pupils to think about how we should view punishment.

An assembly that explores conflict through examples of different types of employment, a closer look at diplomacy and also Winston Churchill. The final slide picks out some of the key messages that pupils could use when dealing with a difficult person.

An easily adaptable two page lesson proforma that can be used in all schools and key stages. - Includes sections on the make up of the class - EAL, SEN etc - A coherent structure whereby a background to the lesson and a next steps section gives the observer a clear view of the context of the lesson - Planning section ensures the teacher covers the main areas they need to do prior to the lesson - I have left it as a Word Doc so the purchaser can amend the boxes according to their needs and the school

This assembly shows pupils the other side of Syria - the beauty and culture the country has. My pupils were genuinely shocked and impressed by the history of the country. I

A CPD session I gave to a group of teachers recently. Lasts about 2 hours. Promotes lots of debate and discussions with staff about core theories including: - How children learn and the progress they make - Classroom environment - Literacy - Feedback - Links to research - Card sort to be completed at the start and end of the session

Two assemblies about tolerance, homosexuality and normality Assembly 1 - Uses Mussolini's WWII treatment of homosexuals to discuss tolerance Assembly 2 - Focuses on 3 history periods to discuss how tolerance society was. Also links to Rigby murder

An assembly that focuses on the meaning of friendship with a twist looking at the difference between online friendship and face to face friendship. - Plenty of opportunity for discussion. You can add sections you feel are relevant if you want to. - Exploration of 3 qualities of friendship - A challenge poster task on friendship for pupils to complete over the week

An assembly or presentation about Halloween that includes facts and figures from the UK and USA. Also includes: - A look at the traditions and history of Halloween - Ways children can stay safe - Reference to stories, notes about Halloween (on slide notes) and links to further information to help you present it how you wish.

An assembly that looks at honesty and fairness when treating others. Includes: - References to examples of poor guidance and how to improve this - Talks about giving feedback in lessons and being critical - A story that shows us how failure is easy to come across and why it is a key part of growing - Reference to effort and guidance as keys to developing growth mindset thinking. Also links for the teacher to read in the note section - A challenge for pupils to complete over the course of the week.

An assembly that looks at the effects of stress on young people. Aimed at KS3/4 but can easily be amended. - Slides on NSPCC study (with link in notes) - How stress shows itself externally and internally - Ways to combat stress

A few tried and tested examples that staff and leaders in schools may find useful in planning your curriculum monitoring. The whole school monitoring template would be more useful for primary/middle school settings.