We’re teachers too. Before anything else, we want students to know and understand themselves and others. We know this gives them the confidence to cope with the challenges of life, and to be more ready to learn. And, with calmer, more motivated classrooms, life gets easier for us as well.

For your ease, flexibility and affordability, all schemes of work are now available as downloads. 

MY WORLD

Emotional and Social Skills for Learning at KS2

MY WORLD is a scheme of work tailored for Years 5 and 6. It directly addresses the transition from primary to secondary school. In comprehensive two year trials, MY WORLD has been shown to increase understanding, tolerance and thinking skills as well as improve friendships. Teachers report they enjoy using the material and see substantial benefits for themselves and their pupils.

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Module 4: We all behave because of how we feel

Module 9: A mistake is a step to success

IT’S OK BEING ME

Emotional and Social Skills for Learning
at KS3

This is a complete programme of work for Years 7, 8 and 9 which builds into a whole-school ethos. It eases the transition from primary to secondary school, building greater understanding and tolerance. The modules guide students through a continuous process, from understanding themselves and others, to working collaboratively and developing emotional wellbeing skills. It can be taught in 20-minute tutor times, full PSHE sessions or with other small groups – be creative!

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Unit 18: Bullying – Where do you stand?

Unit 34: Anger

Unit 37: Learning from Mistakes

DISCOVERING ME

Emotional and Social Skills for Learning for units outside mainstream education

Designed to improve behaviour and raise self-esteem, the programme can be used with mixed age and ability groups. Flexible and modular, it comes with a full facilitator’s guide and teaching notes.

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Activity 3.3: My Fears

Activity 7.2: Kaleidoscope of Emotions

KS4 – Empowering Me

A ready-to-use series of 10 PowerPoint presentations covering all 5 domains of Emotional Literacy. Give your KS4 cohort a boost to their emotional wellbeing skills!

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Sample presentation