Narrative unit of work based on Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo. Includes at least 10 days planning, supporting PPTs, exemplar story, story maps and chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions.
FOR NEW 2026 RSHE GUIDANCE - coverage cited in lesson plan (included). Two-hour friendship / being a good friend and managing fall-outs PSHE / RSE lesson. Everything is editable. engaging and easy to follow, with a variety of activities, from scaffolded written tasks, clip tasks, a game, creative tasks, active tasks, case study analysis and much more. Lesson plan included.
Students will investigate what personal qualities we need to be a good friend, how to differentiate good, genuine friendship groups from toxic ones as well as how we can be a good friend online, when our friends need us most. Created for new 2026 onward RSHE guidance, taken from the EC Publishing Complete 2026 PSHE Package (available with a quick Google).
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Here are ten questions for each chapter of Michael Morpurgo’s Friend or Foe, including two inference questions per chapter. These questions are designed to encourage comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement with the text.
These questions cover key events, character development, and themes in Friend or Foe, while the inference questions encourage deeper analysis of motivations and emotions.
A bundle of 5 PSHE lessons for the new 2020 curriculum all with a focus on maintaining and managing friendships. Each lesson includes a detailed and well differentiated PowerPoint with accompanying worksheets, clip tasks and questions sheets, engaging consolidation activities, as well as literacy and debate tasks. Everything is editable, easy to follow and can be picked up and used without any extra work by you.
This Pack includes:
Friendships, fall outs, bullying and making up.
Respecting our peers and keeping relationships positive.
Why do people fall out? How can we manage conflict successfully with our peers and mend our relationships?
Emotional literacy, being sensitive to our friends’ emotions and knowing what is and isn’t appropriate.
How can we look out for each other? Keeping ourselves and our friends safe in the wider world.
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Two pages of resources describing self and family. Includes physical description, personality, relationships, and pets. Fits with EPI teaching. Reading, and writing/translation activities.
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NEW 12 HOURS- A selection of brand new 2026/27 EC Publishing PSHE lessons created for the new 2026 KS3 DfE / PSHE Association guidance for managing and navigating healthy friendships at school, in the wider world, online and throughout life. Perfect for young people navigating our challenging modern world. There are 12 hours of total content as four of the lessons are doubles, each coming with detailed easy to follow PowerPoint, worksheets, clips, activities and info packs. Made by a wonderful team of consultants and teachers who are, above all, humans, not AI (we write and check every word and fact and are happy to stake our company reputation on what we produce). This is a saver pack - bought separately the lessons would total £22.
CONTENTS:
Friendship , Friends , Friendship Fall-outs - PSHE FOR NEW 2026 RSHE GUIDANCE - coverage cited in lesson plan (included). Two-hour friendship / being a good friend and managing fall-outs PSHE / RSE lesson. Everything is editable. engaging and easy to follow, with a variety of activities, from scaffolded written tasks, clip tasks, Students will investigate what personal qualities we need to be a good friend, how to differentiate good, genuine friendship groups from toxic ones as well as how we can be a good friend online, when our friends need us most.
Anti bullying Online Safety Group Chats - 2 HOURS 2026 RSHE GUIDELINES COMPLIANT (see lesson plan included for details) online safety / social media bullying lesson all about the problems teens face from group chats and online messaging services. The lesson focuses on WhatsApp and the problems caused by teens using the service before the legal joining age of sixteen. Many issues are explored in detail, such as mob mentality leading to cyber-bullying in large group chats, the T+Cs of messaging services (especially how they own any content you post and the possible repercussions of this) as well as practical advice on how to distance yourself from online trouble and legal issues.
Trust PSHE - An RSHE lesson created to cover the new DfE 2026 guidelines for KS3. Students will investigate what we mean by trust, how to recognise when we can trust someone and will investigate what they would do in different situations by exploring real-life case studies. All answers are included. The lesson is entirely editable. It covers the DfE new 2026 guidance (see lesson plan) and will last you one hour. Lesson plan included.
Friendship, meeting new people and trusting our instincts - PSHE lesson for 2026 all about how it can be important to trust our instincts / intuition if ‘something feels off’. Best suited to UKS3, KS4 or KS5 - although nothing unsuitable for younger secondary students. Students will explore what it means to trust your gut if you get a bad feeling about a person, why we have these feelings and how they have protected people in the past. They will watch clips, investigate case studies and explore how to recognise unsafe situations and examine what they would do in different situations where some danger could be present.
Peer Pressure and Influence - TWO HOURS - meets new 2026 RSHE DfE Guidelines (see lesson plan for references) PSHE lesson all about peer pressure and peer influence. In this lesson students will discover the psychology behind peer pressure and peer influence - why we feel so inclined to act the same way as our peers. After learning this, they will explore many clear strategies which have been proven to work to avoid being pressured into situations by their peers which they don’t feel comfortable with. The lesson includes case studies, clip tasks, creative tasks, analysis and literacy tasks and much more. Created for KS3 but could be used as a reminder for KS4. Includes lesson plan.
Conflict + Relationships PSHE - 2 HOURS 2026 NEW RSHE GUIDELINES COMPLIANT Conflict Management PSHE lesson. In this lesson students will explore what makes a discussion turn into an argument and how we can turn arguments around before they escalate into conflict. Students will examine a wide variety of case studies and explore expert advice from a Harvard Professor on conflict management, before actively trying out some conflict management role play themselves. Includes case studies, creative tasks, clip tasks, literacy tasks and much more.
Anti Bullying PSHE Lesson - FOR NEW 2026 RSHE GUIDANCE New edition, all new content. A detailed, differentiated and editable PSHE lesson which meets all the latest 2026 PSHE guidelines (see lesson plan included) and will last you around 60-90 minutes if all tasks completed. No previous knowledge needed to teach - all information included and a detailed lesson plan. Activities are scaffolded, there is a detailed and colourful PowerPoint, clip tasks with questions and answers, worksheets, creative task, match-up tasks, signposting to further help agencies and charities, clear outcomes and also literacy and partnered activities. Could also be used in Tutor Time or during anti-bullying week.
Kindness + Empathy PSHE- 2026 RSHE guidance compliant (see lesson plan included for details). A lesson aimed at KS3 investigating why kindness is so important, the science behind the benefits of kindness, how kindness actually spreads more kindness, the evolutionary origins of kindness and finally the difference between empathy and sympathy, as well as their importance in exercising kindness. This has been created to cover the DfE new 2026 RSHE guidance and will last you one hour. Everything is editable and a lesson plan is included.
Who are EC Publishing?
EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, The British Legion, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK.
We also run the EC Publishing site where you can find everything you need for PSHE, RE and Citizenship at discounted rates. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk
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A worksheet to revise adjectives in French. Includes reading comprehensions that require pupils to extract specific details from profiles and then to write paragraphs in French using key information.
The worksheet is based on vocabulary from Expo 2 Vert Module 6. However, it can be used generically to practice describing people in French.
Friendship and the importance of friends and when friends can be positive or toxic.**. PSHE Lesson. Editable 22 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.
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Learning Outcomes:
To understand the different types of friendships that exist
To understand what an unhealthy relationship might look like
To explore what being a true friend to someone really entails
Some Key Terms Covered
SECRETS, LIES, DISCLOSURES, SELF-DISCLOSURE, RELATIONSHIPS, Phubbing, Online Friends, Cyber Bullying
PSHE (Assessment) Objectives
I can recognise if I have unhealthy friendships
I understand the importance of not disclosing too much information to online friends
I am a good friend most if not all of the time
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☞ Most lessons include a Worksheet
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Team project Handouts
☞ Team roles
☞ Mapped against Latest Statutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
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8 pages of reading and writing activities including GCSE-style tasks to practise the vocabulary for this topic. The vocabulary list and answer sheet make this worksheet ideal for independent work, revision, consolidation or for cover lessons. It is designed to be used after Relationships with Family and Friends part 1 and will be particularly helpful for higher candidates, although most tasks are also very suitable for foundation students.
The power point can be used as a complete lesson or a resource for pupils to work independently. It is designed to give targeted exam practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing (translation) based on the topic of relationships with family and friends. Also included are worksheets to help practise the perfect tense in context and gern & lieber. Ideal for revision or exam preparation.
5 pages of activities to practise, consolidate or revise GCSE vocabulary for this topic. Useful for homework, independent study or a cover lesson. An answer sheet is included so that students can mark their own work if required.
This social story helps children understand what it means to be hearing impaired or deaf and how it may affect a friend who experiences hearing loss. Using simple language and supportive illustrations, the story aims to build empathy and promote inclusivity.
A valuable resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this story encourages children to understand and support their peers who are hearing impaired or deaf, helping create a more inclusive and compassionate environment.
Why Is This Social Story Helpful?
Social stories use a gentle and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that’s easy to understand. They are particularly useful for:
• Children who struggle to grasp social concepts.
• Learning social skills, social cues, and appropriate responses.
• Providing guidance on expectations, emotions, and problem-solving.
• Supporting autistic children who may find social interactions challenging and benefit from clear, structured explanations.
How to Use This Story Effectively
• Create a focused environment - Read the story in a quiet space with minimal distractions.
• Read it regularly - Start by reading it twice, then revisit it often to reinforce learning.
• Incorporate it into daily routines - Use the story as part of a structured schedule.
• Use it when needed - If the child struggles with apologising, read the story at relevant moments (without making it feel like a punishment).
• Encourage and praise - Keep the experience positive, reinforcing good behavior with encouragement.
Durability & Reusability
For long-term use, consider laminating and binding the pages or placing them in a display book. This allows for repeated reading and reinforcement, making the lesson more effective over time.
How to make friends & what is a good Friend - Primary Careers / PSHE . A fully-resourced editable PowerPoint lesson for Ks2 Students (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on the importance of this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
“To understand why we have friends To be able to explain how to make friends To consider how to be a good friend”
Key terms
Characteristics, Trustworthy, Empathy, Loyalty
Homework Activity
“The next time you see someone playing on their own, go over, say hi and offer to play with them. Afterwards, answer the following questions: What was the person playing Why did you want to play with them How did you feel when you approached them How did you feel after the interaction”
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable Careers PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, variety of student facing tasks and comprehension tasks These resources have been designed to be engaging, informative and pick up and teach.
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**Call My Bluff style Quiz to practice false friends in French **
Includes tricky vocab that often comes up in the GCSE papers
With images and a multiple choice answers on each slide - will you be fooled?
Ideal for end of term educational fun!
Includes answers, and follow up worksheets (with different levels of scaffolding/challenge) to reinforce vocabulary knowledge.
Describing family members and friends, matching adjectives with English. Begins with colouring-in task to suit middle or low ability KS4 students, with progression to paragraphs and writing frame. Suitable for cover lesson. Maps to Metro 4, Module 2 or Expo Rouge/Vert, Module 1.
The National Autistic Society Autism Helpline often receives calls from parents and carers asking about ways of promoting inclusion and interaction with peers, for their child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This information sheet provides a brief overview of a strategy called the Circle of Friends approach, which is used mainly in mainstream schools.