The scheme of work focuses on each of the following themes in the form of a rolling programme so each year it revisits them, looking at a different aspect in an age appropriate way:

Being Me In My World:

A sense of belonging; Welcoming others; Building the positive and nurturing ethos of the class/school; Being part of a school community, a wider community, a global community

Celebrating Difference:

Similarities and differences – diversity; Appearance, disability, racism, power, friendships, conflict; Accepting everyone’s right to ‘difference’, regardless of their circumstances or choices; What is ‘normal’?; Bullying – what it is and what it isn’t, including cyber and homophobic bullying

Dreams and Goals:

Hopes and dreams; Learning and personal strengths; Challenges – team work skills and tasks; Overcoming obstacles; Experiencing and managing feelings of pride, ambition, disappointment, success; Dreams and goals of others in different cultures/countries; Dreams for the world.

Healthy Me:

Emotional health; relaxation, being safe, friendships, mental health skills, body image, relationships with food, managing stress and Physical health; Eating a balanced diet, physical activity, rest and relaxation, keeping clean, using medicines safely, being safe, first aid.

Relationships:

Families; Friendships; Love and Loss; Memories; Grief cycle; Pets and animals; Safeguarding and keeping safe; Cyber safety; Roles and responsibilities in families; Stereotypes; Communities; Wider communities.

Changing Me:

Accepting change; Looking ahead; Moving/transition