<p>There has recently been a spate of violence across London and knife crime among young people is on the rise in the UK. The reasons behind this are complex. <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/knife-crime" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">These activities</a> for PSHE or tutor time will explore the different aspects of knife crime, from ways to avoid conflict to first aid for someone with a heavy bleed.</p> <p>Learners (aged 11 to 19) will:</p> <ul> <li>discuss different aspects of knife crime</li> <li>consider the best ways of avoiding confrontation</li> <li>learn the first aid for helping someone with a heavy bleed.</li> </ul> <p>Find more resources at <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>Explore loneliness and anxiety through wellbeing activities that help children and young people be kind to themselves.</p> <p><a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/wellbeing-activities-being-kind-to-yourself" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">These activities</a> help learners to be kind to themselves and look after their own wellbeing in order to build resilience and coping mechanisms. Activities are linked to two new animated videos.</p> <p>**Learning objectives **</p> <p>**Learners will: **</p> <ul> <li>build resilience, empathy and kindness</li> <li>reflect on the importance of wellbeing</li> <li>learn some coping techniques to support with loneliness and anxiety</li> <li>develop self-awareness and empower themselves to help with their own wellbeing</li> <li>think about other people’s needs and experiences.</li> </ul>

<p>Supported by the Geographical Association, <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/natural-disasters-earthquakes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this resource</a> for <strong>geography</strong> teachers helps <strong>11-19 year olds</strong> understand the humanitarian impact of natural disasters.</p> <p>Inspire young people with unique case study examples from the <strong>Nepal earthquake</strong> and a range of engaging activities, tailored to meet the needs of different ages and geography curricula.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>gain understanding of different types of natural hazards and disasters</li> <li>explore the short- and long-term consequences of a natural disaster</li> <li>discuss the humanitarian response and what might make communities resilient.</li> </ul> <p>Find more inspiring resources at <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/refugees-contributions-creativity-and-resilience" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">These resources</a> (for <strong>7</strong>-<strong>14</strong> year-olds) celebrate 20 years of Refugee Week helping learners to build empathy and understand the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees. Through real-life case studies, films and creative writing, learners will increase empathy towards refugees and learn about shared interests, such as music. These session plans can also be used throughout the year to help learners increase their knowledge and build their understanding of what life can be like for refugees and asylum seekers.</p> <p>Activities are differentiated for <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/primary-teaching-resources" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">primary</a> and <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/secondary-teaching-resources" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">secondary </a>learners and include discussion questions, a walking debate, creative activities and video case studies. Key facts and terms are included for educators, along with guidance of how to manage discussions sensitively.</p> <p>We’ve created five activities designed to take approximately 30-45 minutes.<br /> • Kick start your lesson by creating a safe space and exploring initial views towards refugees and asylum seekers.<br /> • Develop learners’ understanding of key terms and build empathy through real-life case studies.<br /> • Consider how refugees can strengthen their resilience and cope with building a new life.<br /> • Explore how creativity can bring people together to express their feelings and share experiences. This activity uses a short film of a refugee choir for discussion.<br /> • Reflect and consider one simple act learners can do to contribute to Refugee Week 2018.</p> <p>To find out more visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/refugees-our-shared-future" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The session</a> looks at how refugees have contributed to the communities they live in. It helps young people to explore universal human values, which help us to develop mutual respect and understanding. This resource is designed for ages <strong>14</strong>–<strong>16</strong> (with differentiation options for 11–13).</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>discuss the values that underpin mutual respect and understanding</li> <li>build empathy by engaging with a refugee’s story</li> <li>think about the individual and collective values needed to build a shared future.</li> </ul> <p>For more engaging ideas visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/identity-and-belonging" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Activities</a> to encourage children and young people <strong>(aged 7-14)</strong> to think critically about stigma and migration, and what makes us who we are. Help learners think about why people migrate and how we can make <strong>refugees and migrants</strong> feel welcome. Discussion activities look at the impact of behaviour, and a role-play activity promotes empathy and understanding.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>consider multiple points of view and how they might be perceived by others</li> <li>explore the impact of stigma</li> <li>reflect on assumptions about migration</li> <li>recognise what makes us human.</li> </ul> <p>Find more resources at <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>‘Understanding people’s experience of migration’ is an engaging teaching resource that helps learners aged 10-16 develop empathy and understanding towards people with experience of migration.</p> <p>Stories, films, creative activities and discussion ideas are used within this resource to help learners think about why people migrate, what it is like to arrive somewhere new and how we can help refugees and people seeking asylum feel welcome.</p> <p>This resource was made in collaboration with six ambassadors from the VOICES Network, a collective of refugees and people seeking asylum and the British Red Cross. As people with lived experience of migration, the VOICES ambassadors share unique insights into what it is like to seek asylum in the UK.</p> <p>The key messages the ambassadors wanted young people to learn about the migration experience include:</p> <ul> <li>understanding being forced to leave your home</li> <li>recognising the similarities we have with young people who have migrated and;</li> <li>breaking down negative stereotypes.</li> </ul> <p>The ambassadors designed the activities in this resource to explore these experiences and include some of their own stories of migration.</p> <p>**Credit **</p> <p>This resource was developed in a co-production project by Khadeja, Claudia, Mada, Asmaa, Sabrine and Almas (VOICES Network) and the British Red Cross in 2024.</p>

<p>In November 2018, the news reported on a number of fatal knife attacks in London and this raised concerns about violence among young people in particular. This activity explores areas of conflict in the learners’ own lives, and how we can live peacefully together and contribute to building peaceful communities.</p> <p><strong>Resource overview</strong><br /> <strong>1. Reading activity: Thinking about knife crime</strong><br /> Read a news article about recent attacks and invite initial thoughts on the topic.</p> <p><strong>2. Discussion: Peace circle</strong><br /> Create a peace circle and consider possible sources of conflict in learners’ lives and peaceful solutions.</p> <p><strong>3. Discussion: Peaceful communities</strong><br /> Discuss what a peaceful community might look like, what people might do differently, and what the learners’ roles in contributing to this could be.</p> <p>For more engaging resources please visit <a href="http://redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/wwi-the-unknown-soldier" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">World War One: The Unknown Soldier</a> takes <strong>14 to 19 year olds</strong> beyond the factual side of WWI and helps them uncover the human stories, emotions and feelings of those who were involved. The resource is linked to <strong>Citizenship, Drama, English, History and Media studies.</strong></p> <p>All activities are all linked to a short, impactful film called ‘The Unknown Solider’ this film shows the moments in the trenches before the soldiers were sent over the top.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>have increased understanding of the humanitarian impact of armed conflict</li> <li>explore the feelings and emotions of people involved in, and affected by, armed conflict</li> <li>develop a greater understanding of human dignity</li> <li>respect the values and the principles underpinning international</li> <li>humanitarian law, the rules that govern armed conflict today.</li> </ul> <p>For more engaging teaching resources please visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>Commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War with this updated resource for <strong>11- to 16-year-olds</strong> linked to <strong>History</strong> and <strong>Citizenship</strong>.</p> <p>Learners will search the <a href="http://vad.redcross.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">digitised</a> archive of First World War volunteers to find real examples of the people who helped during the war. They will explore the different aspects of this volunteer work and protections available for those affected by war, and will learn about humanitarianism in action. They will also apply this learning to their own lives and modern-day situations.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>increase their awareness of First World War volunteers in a voluntary aid detachment (VAD)</li> <li>discuss the people who volunteered, what they did and what drove them to help</li> <li>consider how the First World War helped to empower women</li> <li>find out about the rules protecting people during the First World War, and international humanitarian law today</li> <li>explore the subject of refugees during the war and in the modern day</li> <li>consider methods of raising funds in order to help others</li> <li>apply this knowledge to their own lives and the world around them.</li> </ul> <p>Find out more information about the <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/world-war-one-centenary-resource" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">resource</a>.</p>

<p>First Aid Champions created by the British Red Cross will help you to confidently deliver lessons on first aid. Through easy-to-follow activities and engaging supporting materials, the resources are simple to teach, easy to learn and aligned with the curricula across all four nations in the UK. No formal first aid training is required for teachers or educators to deliver this content.</p> <p>This free, online teaching platform provides resources that can be seamlessly integrated into your lessons for pupils aged 5-18 years. You can easily teach first aid skills by using the following tools on the website:</p> <ul> <li>Simple step-by-step instructions</li> <li>Engaging activities and videos</li> <li>PowerPoint presentations</li> <li>First aid quizzes.</li> </ul> <p>Download the First Aid Champions guide to find out more.</p>

<p>The British Red Cross has created <strong>Weather together</strong>, a free climate teaching resource to empower learners aged 10-16 with the skills and knowledge to effectively prepare for and cope with the challenges of extreme weather in the UK.</p> <p>It covers three main topics:<br /> • heatwaves<br /> • flooding<br /> • eco-anxiety.</p> <p>You can download some of our resources here or visit the British Red Cross website teaching resource pages to discover and download the full range of <strong>free climate teaching resources</strong> including the Weather together toolkit.</p> <p>The British Red Cross has been responding to the impact of climate change for decades. 86 per cent of all disasters triggered by natural hazards over the last 10 years were caused by extreme weather with heatwaves and flooding happening more frequently in the UK.</p> <p>During COP29, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, now underway there’s no better time to integrate the important topic of climate change into your lessons this term. Our teaching resources are <strong>free to download</strong>, <strong>aligned with the curriculum</strong>, and can be <strong>easily adapted for your learners</strong> and classes.</p> <p>.<br /> Subjects: PSHE, Geography, Tutor time, Citizenship, Health and Wellbeing<br /> .</p>

<p><a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/emergency-bingo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">An engaging icebreaker</a> helping learners (aged <strong>7</strong>-<strong>14</strong>) to gain awareness of the key aspects of emergencies and coping strategies. It is a perfect quick activity for <strong>PSHE</strong>.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>explore the definition of an emergency</li> <li>identify different emergencies they could face</li> <li>consider how people cope with emergency situation</li> </ul> <p>For more engaging activities visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>Consider the welcome shown to <strong>refugees and asylum</strong> seekers in the UK and explore the impact of welcoming on new arrivals in the future. <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/refugees-welcome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">This resource </a>is linked to <strong>Art and design, Citizenship, Drama, English and PSHE.</strong></p> <p>Help <strong>14 to 16 year olds</strong> gain a better understanding of the humanitarian impact of the refugee crisis. The discussion ideas, drama activities, photos and a short film will build learners’ empathy for the real people affected by the crisis. Young people will also be encouraged to consider the difference a welcome could make to someone seeking asylum and refuge.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>increase their understanding of the refugee crisis and develop awareness of the personal stories behind the numbers and headlines</li> <li>consider how language can change perspectives</li> <li>explore emotions and words associated with the idea of feeling welcome and consider the positive impact a welcome could have.</li> </ul> <p>Find more engaging resources at <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>The power of kindness calendar helps children (aged 7 to 11) learn about and carry out kind acts during the month of December. Each day is linked to a short kindness activity that can be used at the start of the day, or as an energiser during the day, with each activity lasting approximately ten minutes.</p> <p>Download a calendar to display in your classroom along with supporting activities to accompany the calendar.</p> <p>By taking part in the power of kindness calendar activities, children will:</p> <ul> <li>learn about the power of kindness</li> <li>carry out kind acts</li> <li>consider how they can be kind to themselves and others</li> <li>learn about humanitarian actions such as coping, helping and welcoming others.</li> </ul> <p>Find out more about the kindness calendar at <a href="http://redcross.org.uk/kindness-calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">redcross.org.uk/kindness-calendar</a></p>

<p>These <strong>Citizenship</strong> and <strong>History</strong> activities support young people (aged <strong>14</strong> to <strong>19</strong>) to learn about the formation of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. With discussion activities, a written exercise and a short film, learners look at the principles underpinning the humanitarian work of the Movement and see real-life examples of humanitarianism in action.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>understand the history and fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement</li> <li>explore the importance of humanity in the work of the Red Cross</li> <li>consider how to take humanitarian actions in their own lives and contribute to improving their own communities.</li> </ul> <p>FInd more engaging resources at <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>Help <strong>11</strong> to <strong>19</strong> year-olds explore identity, the feeling of isolation and the value of friendship by looking at a comic book about a refugee’s story. This lesson fits will <strong>PSHE</strong>, <strong>Citizenship</strong> and <strong>Geography</strong>.</p> <p>The group discussion<a href="https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/refugees-identity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> activities</a> are used alongside cartoon panels from the comic book Over Under Sideways Down, with project ideas for young people to develop their work, in or outside of the classroom.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>consider some of the challenges facing refugees as they rebuild their lives</li> <li>learn how best to respond to someone who is showing signs of emotional distress</li> <li>understand that we are interconnected and all have a part in shaping the future</li> <li>explore feelings of fear, confusion and vulnerability</li> <li>think about the realities of everyday life from a refugee’s point of view.</li> </ul> <p>For more engaging teaching resources visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>A guide to give you the confidence to talk to children and young people about race and racism and develop their understanding and awareness.</p> <p><a href="https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/talking-with-children-and-young-people-about-race-and-racism" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">This resource</a> helps teachers and parents to create a safe space for children and young people to ask questions and discuss race and racism. Through our resources we aim to help learners become more empathetic and resilient through kindness and mutual respect.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>discuss racism in an open and safe environment and ask questions</li> <li>use techniques like active listening to help develop understanding</li> <li>explore what a stereotype is and start to challenge assumptions we hear and see in the media</li> <li>celebrate others’ differences and similarities</li> <li>be empowered to create an anti-racist environment</li> </ul>

<p>Use tutor time and PSHEto help learners (aged 11-16) to build their resilience as they consider different <a href="https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/hot-hot-hot" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">summer scenarios</a>.</p> <p>The media (June 2018) have been reporting that a long, hot summer may be in store for the UK, with some newspapers suggesting that water levels are low and a drought is possible. Through this quick activity learners will consider different scenarios, such as heatstroke, bee stings and thunderstorms, thinking about what is best to do before comparing their answers with the suggestions.</p> <p>Find more engaging resources at <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>Help <strong>14</strong> to <strong>19</strong> year-olds celebrate the contributions of refugees to art and culture, and consider how it may feel to have to flee your country.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>consider what might cause someone to have to flee their country and seek refuge elsewhere</li> <li>explore the emotions, feelings and the practical impact of having to leave your home, your country and your family</li> <li>discuss the contributions of refugees to art and culture as well as their wider contributions to society</li> <li>communicate their learning through art.</li> </ul> <p>For more engaging ideas visit <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>

<p>An assembly kit exploring the film <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/the-power-of-humanity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Power of Humanity </a>and celebrating the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This resource can be used as part of <strong>Citizenship</strong> and <strong>PSHE</strong> for <strong>11</strong>-<strong>19</strong> year olds.</p> <p>Learners will:</p> <ul> <li>consider the term “humanity” and what being a humanitarian means through exploring a range of humanitarian attitudes, behaviours and actions</li> <li>understand how the Movement started, and some of the work of the Red Cross in the UK and overseas</li> <li>reflect on their own feelings and reactions/responses to those in need</li> <li>explore humanitarian actions and attitudes they might take in their own lives.</li> </ul> <p>Find more engaging resources at <a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.org.uk/education</a></p>