Transitioning from primary and secondary school can be a scary time for students. Friendships are one of the most important factors for students during this time. This lesson looks at what attributes are important / not important in a healthy friendship. The lesson consists of a card sort / open class discussion/debate. Diamond 9 for independent critical thinking and a reflective task that.

Challenge perceptions around the purchase and consumption of so-called legal high drugs.

A very real and close look at tattooing, legalities, consequences and opportunities for debate

A KS4/5 lesson SRE to challenge stereotypical attitudes towards pornography

To support young people in dealing with the grief that follows a bereavement, this tutor session demonstrates a model of grief, understanding feelings, how to move on in life, offer support and encourages to download the Grief Support app from Childhood Bereavement UK - this will help make the lesson more interactive/engaging.

Discrimination and the Equality Act 2010, look at different types of discrimination in practice (real world examples)

Using mental health agencies such as TimeToChange, students explore the difference between mental health, mental illness, bust some common myths/stereotypes, encouraged to discuss issues surrounding MH/MI. How to respond to people who have MH/MI. A physiological look at the brain when someone is depressed, underling the impacts depression has on learning, memory and flourishing. Please note, some students can be sensitive towards this session. Consider your audience carefully, set some ground rules and provide students with a safe place to share thoughts, and/or exit the class if necessary.

Edit this assembly on bullying to reflect your school's position on bullying. This assembly incorporates resources from Stonewall and Ditch The Label which we have used heavily over three years. We have seen a significant reduction in bullying. I strongly recommend Stonewall and Ditch The Label if you're looking for further support.

An in-depth look at taxes (direct/indirect) and understanding payslips. How the government allocate spending

An introduction to what ASD is to help ALL students better understand the condition to promote inclusivity and help them understand that ASD a condition that can (and should be) easily supported by everyone. I've used Sesame Street and Big Bang Theory to help students understand how ASD presents differently in different people. There are references at the end if people want to conduct further references with UK based research. This should be done over two tutor periods to allow for ample time for discussion and expansion of activities included.

Lesson for KS5 students about responsible drinking with the government's new drinking guidelines (January 2016). A case study and opportunity for class debate around making societal change.

An introduction into community cohesion: what it means, how to create it and a case study with an attempt from the Church of England to boost cohesion in a local community - are smaller projects like this more effective than Prevent Duty?

Peer to peer abuse is high on the Ofsted agenda for safeguarding CPD provision. This CPD brings together a number of definitions / domains of P2P abuse including bullying, sexual, physical and others. This CPD refers to MyConcern as the tool of reporting child protection concerns within a school setting - if you do not use my concern, please update this slide to reflect the CP Policy you require your staff to follow. Adjust this session to your needs. There are many references included for you to do further research if you so wish. This is merely a starting point to raise awareness and alert staff to the every growing problem we face in UK schools.

KS4/5 resource for setting SMART targets and thinking about life aspirations

A useful self-assessment on employment skills. RAG skills and incorporate evidence into CV

Critically analyse healthy eating plate and a documentary about the impacts of energy drinks on the human body - video embedded from Australian Current Affair - really good!

KS4 and 5 lesson. Can be quite confronting. A look at how media has had an impact on body image. Some images in this presentation have sexual references and others may confronting. Use this resource with careful consideration to your class.