This programme is a short intervention intended for children in KS1 or for those who struggle to cope in social situations. Understanding of Social skills is an under pinning tool required throughout life. Identifying our own feelings and the feelings of others helps us to adapt in our ever changing world. It helps children work independently or within a group and react to situations appropriately. Programme contents - This is me, Friendship web, What do you look for in a friend, Show your appreciation, Being a good sport, Being a team player, Personal Space, Your space, Blow your own trumpet, Being confident, Getting on with others, Sorry, high five certificate!

The resource is designed for young people, aged 12+, who have social and communication related difficulties. It may benefit those with Autism or Neurodiversities but will also suit a range of learners who find social interaction, relationships, communication and independence more difficult for any reason. The workbook is packed full with 50 pages of activities that are designed to be used in the classroom or at home. This workbook can be used as a programme of work on social skills for learners who wish to develop these skills. It’s important for the teacher or adult working with the learner to check each activity for suitability for their individual student and that the programme is suitable for the individual. The topics covered include: Knowing Yourself, Relationships, Emotions, Independence and Social Scenarios. The booklet is in read-only PDF format. It can be used with compatible text-to-speech software and coloured backgrounds have been used on most pages so that the booklet is dyslexia-friendly.

This is a friendship potion activity for young children. It is visually appealing with clear images to help the pupils understand the words. Make up the cauldron and bin with the pockets. Cut out and laminate the bubble circles. Simply help the pupil sort out those good qualities for a friend and put them into the cauldron to make their friendship potion. All the others go into the bin. Discuss each bubble as you look at it to ensure understanding and relate to the pupil’s experience where possible. When you have finished the sorting activity ask the pupil to decorate the body shape to look like a friend and put all the bubbles around the body shape to reinforce ‘What makes a good friend’. Included in the friendship potion activity pack: Cauldron with pocket Bin with pocket 18 positive bubbles for friendship 18 negative bubbles for friendship Body sheet

A fun and engaging game that is perfect for ELSA / Friendship Support / Mindfulness / Social Skills intervention groups etc. Can be played with two or more players - all you will need is a dice and some counters. Students work their way around the board by answering question about themselves, the first student to reach the finish is the winner of the game! Game mat can be printed laminated for future use.

Great for an inclusion classroom to raise awareness about individual needs and disabilities. This resource includes an anticipatory set, lesson plan, teacher PowerPoint, and student flip book. Students are engaged through opportunities for discussion through "turn and talk" and write facts about each disability in their flip books. Includes a PDF of the teacher powerpoint as well if you want to use it as a printable or handout. Pages of download: 1- Cover 2 - For the teacher 3- lesson plan 4- Anticipatory set 5 - Answer Key anticipatory set 6-7 - Directions for completing flip book and picture of completed book. 8 - 15 - Flip book pages 16 - Credits and Terms of Use Pages of download Teacher Powerpoint and Second PDF 1- Cover 2- Lesson Essential Questions 3 - Anticipatory Set instructions 4-5 - Disability overview reading 6 - Vision and Hearing Disabilities Reading 7 - Physical Disability reading 8 - Speech and Language Disorders Reading 9 - Emotional Disorders Reading 10 - Learning Disabilities and ADHD Reading 11 - Autism Reading 12 - How can I help? Reading 13 - Correct Anticipatory Set 14-18 Anticipatory Set answers with explanations

This is a self assessment for children about their social skills.  It may help you to see where they think they are at in terms of their own social skills.  Good to do before and after work on social skills or friendships. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Support secondary students in building the essential social skills they need to navigate friendships, conflict, and everyday interactions with this practical, ready-to-use activity pack. This resource pack targets three core areas of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): reading social cues, initiating and sustaining conversations, and resolving conflict. What’s Included A 4 page PDF containing the following: Conflict Resolution – What Would You Do? – A scenario-based activity presenting six realistic conflict situations drawn from everyday secondary school life. Conversation Starters – A visually engaging grid of 36 conversation prompt cards covering both open questions and “would you rather” scenarios, designed to help students practice initiating and sustaining conversations with peers. Social Cues – Emotions Worksheet (Part 1) – A structured worksheet introducing the concept of social cues — the facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice that communicate how someone is feeling. Social Cues – Emotions Worksheet (Part 2) – A continuation of the social cues activity, extending student reflection to three additional emotional states. How to Use This pack is flexible enough to use as a complete social skills unit or as standalone activities slotted into form time, PSHE lessons, intervention sessions, or pastoral support Grade Levels: Secondary / KS3 and KS4 / Middle and High School File Format: PDF (printable and projectable) **Note: **This is a digital download only.

A comprehensive bundle of five EPI-based lessons designed to teach advantages and disadvantages of social media in Spanish, perfect for KS3/4 students. Each lesson focusses on a specific skill to ensure a well-rounded understanding of the topic: Vocabulary: Develop essential vocabulary through a structured sentence builder, with a focus on practicing key Spanish sounds to improve phonetics and pronunciation. Grammar: Master topic-related grammar with targeted exercises. Listening & Reading: Enhance comprehension with engaging listening and reading activities. Writing & Speaking: Build confidence in communication through focused translation, writing and speaking tasks. Consolidation: Reinforce key concepts through integrated activities that review vocabulary, grammar, and language skills on the topic at hand. Each lesson is designed for a 70-minute session but can be easily adapted to shorter class periods. All resources include starter activities, plenaries and answer keys. The lessons are scaffolded to support student learning, providing a thorough and structured approach. Ideal for helping students progressively build and secure their knowledge in a fun and engaging way.

Fully resourced PSHE lesson on revision, study skills and memory. It covers useful techniques and ideas for any subject and lasts an hour. It includes clips with differentiated questions, worksheets, case studyand literacy focus tasks to complete. It is fully differentiated to three levels throughout and could be used for either KS3 or 4. It’s also fully editable. This could be used in Tutor Time as exam preparation or in any revision lesson. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All our resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes) and are designed to last one hour each. If you like this, we also provide a complete KS3 PSHE Package for schools. You can find that here. Complete KS3 PSHE Pack for 7, 8, 9.

This social story helps children understand the importance of respecting personal boundaries and appropriate touch. It explains gently what private parts are and why it’s important not to touch others in ways that may feel uncomfortable. It also shares examples of positive and friendly touches that are okay. Ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this story helps children learn about appropriate touch in a simple, clear way, encouraging respect and kindness in their interactions with others. What’s Inside? Along with a 18-page social story, there’s also a shorter, adapted version with movable pictures to help engage children on each page. 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.

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This package is for teachers delivering the new 2022 spec for BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care Component 2. For teachers following my SoW, this is for week 32 after the completion of Component 1. There is one presentations, one is 47 slides and covers both skills and attributes as per B1 and where appropriate the 6 C’s communication, competence and courage is also touched on. There are case study activities and guided note taking relevant PSA Task 4, with applied examples. Homework is set at both Level 1 and 2 relevant to the PSA task 4. The package covers the below spec content; Skills: • problem solving • observation • dealing with difficult situations • organisation Attributes: o empathy o patience o trustworthiness o honesty PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW FOR THIS RESOURCE, THANK YOU The hscresources TES shop has free and small charge teaching packages for all Health & Social Care and T-Level Health qualifications. It has a handy search facility to save on time. You could join the biggest subject team, become a member of the Health and Social Care Resources Facebook group. There are now over 5,000+ teachers sharing ideas, resources, signposting and propping each other up! Good luck in your teaching :-) #hscresources

This FRIENDSHIP intervention planning resource pack is ready to go. Just print and deliver! This pack is suitable for WHOLE CLASS as well as group work. If there are teachers out there who have children who just don’t get along then try running this as an intervention during PSHE time. Each lesson will take approximately 40 minutes to an hour. It is perfect for an ELSA or teaching assistant who has to work with a group of children with friendship issues. Included in this pack: FRIENDS certificates (children colour in a letter after each lesson and take them away at the end of the intervention). 7 planning sessions which could be done over several weeks. 40 positive friendship cards The Key to deserving good friends worksheet Five posters looking at skills for empathy. Skills for empathy bookmarks for the children to take away A ‘Friend’ venn worksheet. Heart friends template How to apologise bookmark for the children to take away after the lesson.

A PowerPoint for an assembly on study skills. Aimed principally at KS4 and year 9 but could also be helpful with KS3 It is 18 slides long with presenter notes on the majority of slides It starts by discussing why studying is so important before moving onto a series of tips around good study habits (set goals, plan time, location). It then looks at 6 different evidence led strategies including flash cards, interleaving and dual coding The assembly closes by considering the importance of practice but also looking at mental and physical health

The “My Friendship Toolkit” resource is a colorful, student-friendly visual designed to help children develop confidence and independence in navigating social situations. It presents practical, emotional, and communication strategies in a fun and accessible format. Recommended Age Range: Ages 7–12 (Year 3–Year 7 / Grades 2–6) Also appropriate for older SEN or EAL students who benefit from visual, scaffolded social-emotional support.

This social skills pack will help with Autistic students and in one-to-one interactions with any students who have difficulty with interaction and communication. I have worked with Autistic students for fourteen years as a Teaching Assistant and SENCO and developed these interactive resources to assist them. They work as prompts to help you as a Teaching Assistant get to know your students, find out what is on their minds in terms of friendships, emotions, home and school life. There are a couple of worksheets as well on communication and turn taking for secondary students. I found that a lot of resources on this were for Primary students and so made these myself. There is a short explanation of what it might mean to have an Autism diagnosis, so that you can talk that through with your students.

A quick social skills activity. 1-page choice board, which can be used for developing a range of different question topics and building confidence in small groups.

Information sheet on social skills and the special needs child