This is a 15-20 minute assembly about positive language. It covers the important topic of being positive, watching what language we use to communicate to others and using positive language online. It was used as an assembly for KS3, KS4 & KS5 (Ages 11-18, Years 7-13, Grades 6-12). It covers: Why it is so important to show positive language in school The power of words Important quotes and two downloaded videos that will never disappear How we can show positive language What situations we need to show positive language How we can support cyberbullying Code of conduct Reflection slide with thinking questions and positive quotes There is a slide for you to add your Pupil Code of Conduct or behaviour policy or you can delete this slide if you prefer. The session is all narrated but this can easily be changed by deleting the icon on each slide. This fits into the new RSE & Health Curriculum, PSHE & Citizenship, tutor time, whole school activity or a whole school assembly with links to SMSC, Character Education and Fundamental British Values. Please look at the rest of my shop to find hundreds of Assemblies, PSHE sessions, tutor time resources, Citizenship lessons, RE lessons and worksheets.

This lesson can last from 60-90 minutes and contains an introduction to the AQA Religious Studies A (8062). It focuses on information about exam technique for the Christian Belief section of the exam paper. This set of Christian Beliefs lessons includes: Clear learning objectives Starter tasks Discussion questions Written tasks Practice exam questions Model answers all colour-coded and explained Relevant pictures and logos True & False Quizzes Extension Tasks Downloaded videos so they never disappear. They are fully narrated but this can easily be changed by deleting the icon on each slide if you would prefer it not narrated. You will need access to the ****AQA Religious Studies OED textbook **to use these lessons effectively in the classroom or you can just buy it for the discussion tasks, videos and quizzes that link to the different units. Please look at the bundle to save some money and buy the whole of the Christian Beliefs and Practices units.

This 15 minute assembly is focused on what rights people have in the UK. It is suitable for KS3-KS5 (Ages 11-18, Grades 6-12, Years 7-13) and can be used as an assembly, a PSHE or Citizenship tutor time session or is easily lengthened to last a whole lesson. It includes: Different rights that we have and what these mean What human rights are and what we are entitled to Discussion questions about human rights Two downloaded videos about human rights that will never disappear A thinking task plenary to finish the session It was originally a PSHE tutor time Year 9 session and was received very well by both students and teachers. It fits well into the new RSE and Health Curriculum, the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum or a whole school equality agenda. Please look at the rest of my shop for similar sessions on important themes.

This is a 15 minute tutor time PSHE session about families. It is suitable for KS2-KS4 (Ages 8-16, Years 4 - 11, Grades 4-10) and can easily be lengthened to last a whole lesson. It fits in to the PSHE curriculum and the new RSE and Health Curriculum. It covers: Definitions of the word ‘family’ How families have changed over the years Different types of families Thinking and discussion tasks True and False Quiz to check learning and understanding 2 downloaded videos about types of families that will never disappear. This session was originally used as a Year 7 (11 years old) PSHE tutor time session and was received very well by over 400 students.

This is a 10-15 minute assembly for Epilepsy Awareness Day in March 2022. It can also be easily adapted to be used at any other time of the year to raise awarness of epilepsy in your school. It is suitable for KS3-KS5 (Ages 11-18, Years 7-13, Grades 6-12) and has been used as a whole school assembly. It could also be used for Upper KS2 (9-10 year olds) It contains: What epilepsy awareness day is for What epilepsy is A link to the different types of seizures for further study What is epilepsy first aid The three Cs from the Epilepsy Society How we can support people who have epilepsy What to do when a child has a seizure Points to remember 3 short videos that are clipped and downloaded so they will never disappear It is fully narrated but this can easily be changed by deleting the icon on each slide. There are no written or discussion activities in this resource; it is purely information and relevant to pupil’s lives. It fits in to the new RSE and Health Curriculum of 2020 and also can be used for PSHE, Citizenship, SMSC or Whole School resource to get students to have a greater awareness and understanding of epilepsy.

This is a 10-20 minute assembly about the refugee crisis in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. It is suitable for KS3, KS4 & KS5 (Ages 11-18, Years 7-13, Grade 6-12) and has been used for a tutor time Citizenship session for the whole school. It focuses on: What is a refugee? Summary of Ukranian refugee crisis What the UK are doing to help Organisations that are helping Downloaded video (that will never disappear) from the news explaining how some refugees are facing delays to get in the UK Downloaded video (that will never disappear) about an 11 year old boy who travelled 750 miles from Ukraine alone to reach his family. Debate question regarding the £350 a month the UK government will give to anyone taking in Ukranian refugees How this connects to Fundamental British Values How this connects to the UN Rights of a Child Reflection and discussion points throughout Extra links so students can research further (mainly for online platforms etc or you are using it for a longer lesson) Links to newsround and bbc news website for a look at the news today. Logos, pictures and photos used throughout for visual cues and learners. This session is narrated but this can easily be changed by deleting the icon on each slide if you would prefer. There are no written activities but this could easily be adapted to a whole lesson for Citizenship, Social Studies or can be used as a whole school resource. All proceeds of this resource will be donated to Save the Children for the work they are doing with Ukranian refugee children. All I ask is that you leave a review! Please look at the rest of my shop for hundreds of other PSHE and Citizenship tutor time sessions and lessons.

This lesson is part of a unit on social action and focuses on Nicky Cruz and Jackie Pullinger. It includes a focus on a vocational calling and vocations. This is suitable for KS3 - KS5 but particularly KS4-KS5 (Ages 11-18, Years 7-13, Grades 6-12). It is fully narrated but this can easily be adapted by deleting the icon on each slide. This full 60-90 minute lesson includes: What careers could be considered vocations The life of Nicky Cruz A downloaded video of Nicky Cruz’s life which will never disappear Quotes, written and discussion tasks and dual coding The life of Jackie Pullinger A downloaded video interview with Jackie Pullinger which will never disappear Written and discussion tasks and dual coding Mention of religious Bible stories that might have inspired Jackie Links to Aristotle, Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King & Maya Angelou with quotes and pictures Discussion plenary Extension tasks with videos and statements to discuss and evaluate This lesson can easily be lengthened for two seperate hour long lessons if needed. The students reacted very positively to this lesson.

This is a 10-20 minute assembly on the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022. It is specifically about this year’s commonwealth games and focuses on how it will change and has changed the city of Birmingham. It is suitable for KS3-KS5 (Ages 11-18, Years 7-13, Grades 6-12) as an assembly or tutor time session. It has no written activities just discussion tasks but this can easily be changed to make it last a whole lesson. It includes: Information about the Commonwealth Games What the Commonwealth is How has it affected the people of Birmingham Advantages and disadvantages of the Games How the city will be tranformed A debate about whether it is positive for the city How it connects to Fundamental British Values How it connects to the UN Rights of a Child Reflection and links for students to look at later and links to other news stories Pictures, logos, dual coding throughout 2 downloaded videos that will never disappear Students received this session well and it was originally a whole school resource for a tutor time Citizenship session. It is narrated but this can easily be changed by deleting the icon on each slide if you would prefer it not narrated.

This is a 15 minute presentation about blood donation to encourage students to think about donating when they are older and the current need for blood in the NHS. It covers statistics, quotes from donors and their recipients as well as reasons why blood donation is important. It has two short video clips that engage the students well in learning about this important health issue and are downloaded so they will never disappear! There are discussion questions but no written tasks as this is meant for a quick overview in tutor time or similar. It can be shortened or lengthened according to the length of the session. This covers the new RSE and Health Curriculum statutory guidance and can be used in PSHE or Citizenship lessons as well. This is suitable for KS3, KS4, KS5 and possibly KS2. Ages 9-18.

This is a full lesson on an introduction to Hinduism covering their beliefs in god, festivals, beliefs, symbols, temple, worship etc. It includes a couple of short video clips and some discussion and written questions for students to complete. It has some extension tasks and is suitable for use in the classroom with no photocopying required. It is suitable for KS2, KS3 and KS4 (Ages 11-18) and takes an introductory look at one of the world’s most popular religions.

This is a 60 minute lesson on religious symbols which goes through each of the major 6 religious symbols for pupils to explore, copy down, colour and learn about. This can be adapted for a longer or a shorter lesson. It contains a true or false quiz, discussion, written and extension activities. It was originally a Year 7 lesson but can be used across the whole of KS2 or KS3 (7-18 years old). There is no need to photocopy for this lesson but if you wanted another worksheet with a mix and match activity please see one of my other resources - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/religious-symbols-match-up-worksheet-12553151

This is a 60-90 minute lesson introducing Christianity. It explores the central beliefs and teachings, practices and symbols of this religion. It can be used for KS3 or KS4 (Aged 11-16) to give students a better understanding of the religion. It includes video clips, discussion tasks, written tasks and a quiz to check learning. It is simple to edit if you require a shorter or longer lesson.

This is a PowerPoint with different moral questions to make students think. For example, “if you borrow a million pounds are you a millionaire?”, “Can you get lost if you don’t know where you are going.” These are great discussion questions for assemblies, debates or citizenship/PSHE/SMSC provision. They will improve communication skills in tutor time sessions or as starters to lessons. They are appropriate for KS3, KS4 and KS5 (11-18 years old).

This handout has two Guru Nanak miracle stories on so they can be read as a class, complete a role play or storyboard about the events. This is suitable for KS2, KS3 and KS4 (Ages 7-16) to widen their knowledge about Sikhism and introduce stories about the first Guru.

This is a KS3, KS4 or KS5 lesson (ages 11-18) focusing on Rastafarianism. It explores the different practices e.g. ital food, dreadlocks, reasoning sessions. It also shows how rastafarianism began and how it developed and is practiced today. There are some video clips, discussion activites, creative activities and written tasks. There is no photocopying for this lesson. This lesson is suitable for 60-90 minute lessons but can be shortened or lengthened very easily. It can be used in Citizenship, PSHE or RE lessons with a focus on SMSC. It is also the first lesson of two and Rastafarian Worship follows in lesson 2 - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12549972

This was originally a 60 minute Year 10 lesson to introduce the world of work and preparing for job interviews. It covers body language, dress, how to give a good impression at an interview, body language and some suggested careers. There is a worksheet to accompany it with this lesson but it can be used without it. This lesson is suitable for older KS3-KS4 pupils (13-18 years old) and as part of their PSHE, Careers or Work Experience session in a tutor time. It can be easily shortened or lengthened and has worked well with my students.

This is a 10-15 minute assembly for Remembrance Day suitable for all year groups from Year 5 - Year 13 (KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Ages 9-18) and can be used for an assembly, tutor time session, whole school, PSHE or Citizenship session. It can easily be lengthened by changing the discussion activities to written ones for it to last a whole lesson. There are two short youtube clips downloaded so they will never disappear. It is narrated but you can delete this by clicking on the icon and pressing delete. It covers what remembrance day is, why it is observed, why people wear poppies and why we have a two minute silence. It also shows the connection with a slide on Fundamental British Values, the UN Rights of a Child and a point of Reflection. There are links to the news and other extension activities looking at quotes which teachers can use or students can have as an extension activity on an online platform or for homework. This was originally a citizenship tutor time session to take place on 11th November 2021. 100% of the money you pay will go to the Royal British Legion.

This is a 10-15 minute tutor time resource about COP26. It could be used for an assembly or PSHE/Citizenship session. It explains what COP26 is, what climate change is and gives some more information about why it is called COP etc. There are many discussion tasks and these could be written tasks if you wanted to lengthen it to a whole lesson. There is a short video that is downloaded so it will never disappear and there are some links for further study or extension work. It includes a link to British Values, the UN Rights of a Child and includes reflection and extension slides containing interesting quotes and debates. This is most relevant for the end of October and November 2021 when COP26 is taking place in Glasgow. This was originally a Citizenship tutor time session for KS3, KS4 and KS5 and is suitable for all year groups (Ages 11-18, Years 7-13). This gives great overview of some of the issues involved in climate change and COP26.

This is a 15 minute assembly or tutor time PSHE session outlining the issue of body shaming. It covers definitions, the consequences of body shaming, the feelings it involves, statistics and discussion activities about who is guilty of body shaming and what can be done about it. This does not contain any written activities but could easily be lengthened to last a whole lesson. There are three short downloaded video clips that will never disappear. This session fits into the new RSHE curriculum and the PSHE curriculum and is suitable for KS3-KS5 (Ages 11-18, Years 7-13 but more suitable for KS3 and KS4 for an assembly or tutor time session.

This is a 10-15 minute introduction to adoption and fostering. It is suitable for an assembly or for tutor time in KS3 - KS5 (ages 11-18, Years 7-13) and was originally a PSHE tutor time session for Year 11 but could be lengthened easily to fit a whole lesson. This covers the definitions of adoption and fostering, the process and law involved and the reasons why some people choose to adopt or foster children. There are two short downloaded video clips that will never disappear and some discussion questions designed to allow students to debate this important issue.