This resource is designed to build student’s understanding of what Hate Crime is, why it happens and how to deal with it. As well as an introductory quiz on Forms to get students thinking (link in teaching notes) there is a Ppt presentation and headline discussion worksheet. The presentation ends with a plenary which can be adapted to use with smaller groups or for individuals to feedback on their understanding.

This presentation is in recognition of the growing vaping trend and includes links to videos and uses reputable sources to inform the slide content (credits in the Notes and Further Reading). The lesson uses up to date sources and has just been updated to include findings from a study reported in The Guardian in April 2023. The Teaching Notes include a link to an introductory quiz which can be duplicated and used to ascertain existing perceptions before delivering the presentation. The presentation recognises that people have different time slots, so is adaptable to fit your needs. This is part of our Making Safe and Healthy Choices series, so please visit our shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SFVirtualTutor to see what else is on offer or follow our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454056151669562/

This presentation raises awareness of gambling, understanding addiction and how to get help. The Teaching Notes include links to 2 quizzes on Forms, an introductory one to introduce the topic and a plenary quiz to check understanding and give the opportunity for further questions. The presentation includes optional discussion points and videos with timings to help you work out what will fit your session.

This assembly deals with the history behind St George (as well as the myth), looking at his roots far from England, who venerates him and how he came to be patron saint of England. It also looks at what he stands for; he was chosen as representing the knightly ideals, e.g. bravery and integrity and in religious terms as a Christian martyr, represents holding firm to his beliefs.

Sixth form brings many new experiences, including turning 17 and learning to drive. This presentation underlines the dangers for young drivers, highlights particular risky behaviours and reminds about legal responsibilities. There are opportunities for discussion, links to further reading and to optional videos. It would work as a stand-alone session, but would also support revisiting content from a presentation from an emergency service. It is supported by a preliminary quiz on Forms to ascertain student perceptions of themselves as drivers and of gauging risk and a plenary quiz to check impact. Both are accessed via links to duplicate in the Teaching Notes.

With news reports and research commenting on the negative effects of young people viewing pornography, this is a presentation to look at the topic, underline the legal position and discuss healthy relationships and consent. It comes with an introductory and a plenary quiz on Forms (links to duplicate in the Teaching Notes) to ascertain understanding before and after the presentation. There are optional discussion points and sources are credited in the Notes and final Sources slide. This is part of our Making Safe and Healthy Choices series.

In our fast moving world, do we all find it easy to make and hold onto friends? Do we value friendship? Why is friendship important? This presentation is part of our Making Safe and Healthy Choices Series (check out our TES shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SFVirtualTutor for other resources and bundles. The presentation includes optional discussion points, sources of research and comes with a link to a preliminary quiz on Forms in the Teaching Notes.

Our students are preparing for leaving home and facing all kinds of challenges, so this presentation is designed to help them to understand more fully the implications of drinking alcohol. It includes a PowerPoint presentation with optional discussion points and a video exercise with accompanying worksheet. The Teaching Notes include links to a preliminary and plenary quiz to duplicate on Forms to ascertain perceptions and ascertain the effectiveness of the lesson, as well as ascertaining what follow-up would be suitable. This is part of out Making Safe and Healthy Choices series, so please check out our shop for other lessons on the topic and bundle deals.

In the fast paced world qualities such as kindness can be overlooked, but research indicates that showing and receiving kindness support a lift in mood, making us feel happier and reducing anxiety. This presentation looks at the research and the benefits of being kind, what you can do, what the obstacles may be and the positive impact of volunteering. It includes links to videos, with timings so you can ascertain if they fit with your timing schedule. There are also optional discussion points and links to further reading and sources. The Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate a quiz on Forms to discover students attitudes to kindness and there is a printable exit ticket to go with the plenary slide. This is part of our Making Safe and Healthy Choices series. This resource would also fit with World Gratitude Day on 21 September

This revisits material students have probably seen at school, but considers the scenarios of starting university and leaving home. It includes advice on spiking and dealing with being offered drugs. The teaching notes include links to a preliminary and plenary quiz to duplicate on Forms. There is also a worksheet to think about the different classes of drugs and the presentation looks at what this can mean in terms of possession, production and distribution. This is part of our Making Safe and Healthy Choices series https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/making-safe-and-healthy-choices-12819104 - please have a look at what other presentations are on offer.

This topic has been under discussion lately and this lesson allows for a fuller understanding of the term and the implications it can have for men and society, while reflecting on how to reset and make positive choices. The presentation includes various discussion points and links to videos - all can be adapted to your time slot. The Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate a preliminary quiz on Forms to gain an insight into current perspectives and for students to take stock of their current stance. This is part of our Making Safe and Healthy Choices Series and goes well with the lesson on Friendship.

This lesson includes a Ppt presentation with various optional discussion points and the Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate a quiz on Forms fro students to complete in advance or at the start. It allows for discussion of current issues around misogyny and where they may stem from, while giving opportunities to consider the differences faced by men and women going out in terms of their own safety. It looks at the debate around making misogyny a Hate Crime but also where feelings of misogyny stem from and what could make a difference. It is part of our Dealing with… series https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dealing-with-12819323, so please check out our TES shop for new additions.

Part of preparing post 16 students for life beyond sixth form includes looking at ways to become the responsible citizens of the future. As part of this it is important that they understand the threats to the environment and how they can contribute now and as adults to exacting changes. The presentation looks at the vital role of pollinators such as bees and the threats they are undergoing as well as ways to make a change. There are points to discuss and the Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate a quiz on Forms as a preliminary to the lesson. This is part of a range of resources about awareness days available in our TES shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SFVirtualTutor and will also be part of a bundle dealing with building a sustainable future.