| Strand |
Level A |
Level B |
Level C |
Level D |
Level E |
Level F |
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Physical health
This strand explores physical factors in relation to our health and looking
after ourselves.
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Exploring feeling well, growing and changing
favourite food/eating well
need for sleep and exercise
care of teeth and gums
purpose of medicine and taking it
safely
ways of keeping safe in the road environment
routines for keeping clean
different parts of the body
differences in size and shapes of bodies
where living things come from.
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Learning ways to help our bodies be healthy
choosing healthy routines, e.g. regular
exercise, food, water and sleep
ways of keeping clean to protect self
and others, e.g. food storage and preparation
identifying substances that may be
harmful, e.g. cleaning fluids, weedkiller
exploring ways in which medicines
are used
identifying ways of using roads safely
recognising that each person is unique
exploring changes in the body
learning how human life begins.
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Studying the link between our health and our actions
choosing a varied diet
identifying the impact of exercise,
leisure and rest on fitness, food needs and appearance
exploring ways of reducing risk of
infection, e.g. dealing with cuts
recognising the harmful effects of
smoking, alcohol, solvents and illegal drugs
identifying the benefits of not using
harmful substances
learning about the changes at puberty
for boys and girls
appreciating differences and the role
of heredity.
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Investigating personal needs and changes that happen
evaluating own lifestyle pattern
exploring hereditary characteristics
and conditions
exploring ways the body is protected
from infections, for example natural immunity, vaccinations
understanding disability
exploring the links between physical,
emotional and social health
exploring strategies for dealing with
risk situations
investigating the links between menstruation,
pregnancy and birth
recognising implications of sexual
development.
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Investigating issues that impact on our quality of life
making choices that affect health,
such as eating patterns, sport and leisure activities
identifying health-enhancing activities
practising decision-making and other
strategies, e.g. in relation to drugs, personal safety.
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Demonstrating personal management skills
reviewing personal health action plans
practising stress management strategies
exploring ways in which the media
can influence personal image.
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Emotional health
This strand explores emotions, feelings and relationships and how they
affect our mental wellbeing
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Learning about family and special people
identifying special people, animals,
things
exploring ways in which special people
care for them
exploring own feelings and recognising
feelings in others
learning to share and care for others.
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Learning about feelings, family and friendship
exploring different feelings and emotions,
e.g. happy, sad, angry
extending vocabulary for communicating
emotions and feelings
being part of a family
identifying what being a friend means
investigating the roles of people
who care for them, e.g. doctor, police, school-crossing patrol
helping others.
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Learning how to recognise and manage emotions and deal with situations
practising ways of communicating effectively
with others
exploring ways of making and keeping
friends
exploring issues surrounding loss
and grief and related emotions
reflecting on experiences and ways
of dealing with problems, e.g. loss, bullying, drug misuse.
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Investigating the impact of behaviours and pressures on relationships,
feelings and self-confidence
exploring ways in which people behave
in different situations
practising strategies to deal with
a range of situations, e.g. when with friends, family
exploring ways of managing the transition
between primary and secondary school
practising strategies for managing
stress
establishing own sense of self-worth
being oneself but learning how to
cope with others' expectations
exploring influences of self, peer
and media on perception of body image
exploring gender roles and stereotypes.
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Developing strategies for managing situations and relationships
establishing positive relationships
exploring ways of being a supportive
friend
practising skills such as assertiveness,
negotiating in a range of situations
exploring ways to seek help and advice
considering different kinds of change
that happen in their lives
exploring ways of dealing with sexual
feelings towards others
considering parenting roles
investigating family planning issues.
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Studying effective relationships, skills and strategies, for example
affirming, supporting, deflecting
exploring responsibilities in relationships
practising ways of deflecting and resolving
conflict, coping with disappointment
identifying ways of seeking help with
personal difficulties
practising strategies to deal with change.
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Social health
This strand explores the interaction of the individual, the community
and the environment in relation to health and safety.
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Exploring ways to keep the environment clean, stay safe and get help
showing simple ways of keeping own
environment clean
showing simple ways of keeping safe
at home, e.g. in the kitchen, at play
recognising safe ways of crossing
the road and being near water, identifying safe routes to school
recognising simple ways of keeping
safe, e.g. who to tell.
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Identifying ways to keep safe and avoid hazards
dealing with litter
identifying simple strategies to keep
safe, e.g. safe ways of preparing food, using sun-screen
practising how to get help after an
accident, e.g. dialling 999
practising simple ways of responding
to a bullying incident
identifying simple ways of dealing
with potential hazards, e.g. drug litter.
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Learning about our role in the community and how it responds to us
practising first-aid strategies such
as the recovery position
avoiding hazards, e.g. crime, misuse
of substances
practising personal safety strategies
investigating roles of different people,
e.g. people who work locally
exploring simple ways to help in the
community, e.g. being a responsible road user
investigating safe ways of travelling
exploring ways of helping the school
be a health-promoting school.
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Investigating issues that impact on health and the wider environment
exploring impact of factors such as
air and car pollution, passive smoking, industry
exploring social and cultural influences
on health
identifying safe food practices
investigating personal safety strategies
investigating community provision
for protecting health
practising emergency first-aid skills
investigating ways of contributing
to democratic groups in the community, e.g. pupil councils
exploring strategies to promote equal
opportunities and take action on discrimination, e.g. mental health and
racial incidents.
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Investigating global environmental issues, health & safety laws
and support services
investigating global environmental
change and risks to health, e.g. skin protection, global warming and changes
in disease patterns
exploring the law in relation to health
protection, e.g. vehicle seat belts, restriction on alcohol at sports
events, child-resistant containers for medicines, speed limits
investigating relevant aspects of
the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
establishing where to get help
evaluating the roles of different
professionals
identifying voluntary organisations
and their role in the community.
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Exploring rights and responsibilities
identifying guidelines to protect
the environment
considering own contribution to supporting
laws on health and safety within the local community
identifying ways of contributing to
protection of the local community and environment
exploring community-based initiatives
that promote health and safety.
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