Resource Type Lesson Plans PSHE / SEMH Whole Unit / Scheme of Work Key Stage Key Stage 2 (KS2) Suitable for Years 3–6 Easily adaptable for SEND / nurture groups Subject PSHE SEMH Mental Health & Wellbeing Description Looking for engaging, modern SEMH lessons that genuinely connect with KS2 pupils? This 6-lesson SEMH unit is designed to reflect current trends, pupil interests, and modern classroom practice, without using screens or unsafe content. These lessons are highly interactive, inclusive, and ideal for whole-class, small group, or nurture provision. Perfect for: ✔ PSHE lessons ✔ SEMH interventions ✔ Wellbeing weeks ✔ Behaviour support ✔ Ofsted-ready personal development evidence What’s Included 6 fully planned SEMH lessons, each with: Clear learning objectives Engaging lesson hooks Interactive main activities Reflection and assessment ideas Low-prep, teacher-friendly structure Lesson Breakdown Lesson 1: Understanding Emotions (Mood Music & Emoji Check-ins) Lesson 2: Managing Reactions (Role-play & “Reaction Challenges”) Lesson 3: Calm Minds & Bodies (Mindfulness, breathing & movement) Lesson 4: Empathy & Respect (Kindness & perspective-taking) Lesson 5: Expressing Emotions Through Art (Creative wellbeing) Lesson 6: Talking About Mental Health (Safe discussion & listening skills) Why Teachers Love This Resource -Trend-aware but school-safe -Encourages talk, movement, creativity & reflection -Supports SEMH, SEND & vulnerable learners -Builds emotional literacy & regulation skills -Minimal prep but maximum impact Skills Covered -Emotional awareness -Self-regulation -Empathy Communication -Wellbeing strategies -Confidence & self-expression Differentiation & Inclusion Open-ended activities Visual supports (emojis, art, movement) Suitable for mixed-ability classes Ideal for SEMH & SEND pupils Assessment Opportunities Reflection journals Exit tickets Peer discussion Observation of engagement & regulation strategies

What Happened After the Anglo-Saxon Invasion? – KS2 History Unit (6 Lessons + 6 Worksheets) This KS2 history unit explores what happened in Britain after the Romans left and the Anglo-Saxon invasion began. Through six carefully sequenced lessons, pupils develop a clear understanding of settlement, belief, power, and conflict in early medieval Britain, while building essential historical enquiry skills. Each lesson is supported by a matching worksheet, making the unit easy to deliver with opportunities for discussion, inference, and written outcomes. What’s included 6 fully planned history lessons 6 differentiated or adaptable worksheets Clear progression from context to consequence Focus on knowledge, reasoning, and historical skills Unit outcomes By the end of the unit, pupils will be able to: Explain how the Britons felt when the Romans left Britain Suggest reasons for the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain Name key features of Anglo-Saxon settlements Identify changes and continuities in settlements from prehistoric Britain Make inferences about Anglo-Saxon artefacts Describe how Anglo-Saxon beliefs changed over time Explain how missionaries helped spread Christianity Explain the threat the Vikings posed to the Anglo-Saxons Identify the qualities needed to be a monarch in 1066 Key history topics covered End of Roman Britain Anglo-Saxon invasion and settlement Village life and housing Continuity and change over time Religion and belief (paganism to Christianity) Viking raids and conflict Leadership and kingship in 1066 Why teachers love this resource Closely aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum for History Develops inference skills using artefacts and evidence Supports understanding of cause, consequence, and change Ready-to-use lessons with minimal preparation Perfect for upper KS2, this unit helps pupils understand how Britain changed after the Anglo-Saxon invasion and how these changes shaped the country leading up to 1066.

Food, Trade & Sustainability - 6 Lesson Unit with Worksheets This engaging 6-lesson unit explores where our food comes from, how it is produced and traded, and the impact food choices have on people and the environment. The unit combines geography, sustainability and enquiry skills, encouraging pupils to think critically about global food systems and their own responsibilities as consumers. Each lesson is fully supported by a matching worksheet. What’s included 6 carefully sequenced lessons 6 accompanying worksheets Opportunities for map skills, data collection, discussion, and critical thinking Clear progression from knowledge to analysis and evaluation **Unit outcomes Pupils who are secure will be able to: ** Identify that different foods grow in different biomes and say why. Explain which food has the most significant negative impact on the environment. Consider a change people can make to reduce the negative impact of food production. Describe the intentions around trading responsibly. Explain that food imports can be both helpful and harmful. Describe the journey of a cocoa bean. Locate countries on a blank world map using an atlas. Use a scale bar correctly to measure approximate distances. Collect data through an interview process. Analyse interview responses to answer an enquiry question. Discuss any trends in data collected.

KS2 History Lesson Sequence - How have children’s lives changed? 8 Lessons and linked Worksheets Unit outcomes Pupils who are secure will be able to: Make inferences and deductions from primary and secondary sources. Explain why children needed to work. Identify the jobs Tudor and Victorian children had. Describe the working conditions of Tudor and Victorian children. Identify how Lord Shaftesbury changed the lives of children and evaluate the impact of his work. Use sources to identify leisure activities and compare them over time. Identify diseases past children suffered from and discuss how effective the treatments were.

This Mindful Playtime Missions class poster helps pupils develop calm, positive play behaviours during breaktimes. It encourages children to practise simple mindfulness and self-regulation skills such as breathing, taking turns, noticing feelings and solving small problems independently. Designed for primary classrooms, nurture spaces and SEMH support, the poster provides clear, child-friendly reminders that support emotional regulation, positive relationships and smoother transitions back into learning. Ideal for use before playtime, after incidents, or as part of whole-class wellbeing and behaviour support.

This 7 lesson SEMH unit supports key stage 2 pupils to understand and manage their emotions. Children learn to identify different feelings, notice how emotions affect their body and brain, and practice a range of calming strategies. The unit builds step by step from emotional awareness to independent self-regulation, ending with pupils creating their own personalised calm plan. The lessons are interactive, inclusive and low-prep, making them ideal for PSHE, SEMH interventions, nurture groups and wellbeing provision. The unit links clearly to personal development, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. What’s included: 7 fully planned Emotional Literacy and Regulation lessons with clear learning objectives, engaging lesson starters, interactive activities, opportunities for discussion and reflection, and simple assessment opportunities. The lessons are teacher-friendly and require minimal preparation. Lesson overview: Lesson 1 focuses on understanding emotions and developing emotional vocabulary. Lesson 2 explores how emotions are felt in the body and the physical signs of different feelings. Lesson 3 introduces how the brain handles emotions and why we sometimes feel overwhelmed. Lesson 4 teaches a range of calm down strategies such as breathing, grounding and movement. Lesson 5 helps pupils choose the right strategy for different emotions and situations. Lesson 6 allows pupils to practise using strategies in realistic school scenarios. Lesson 7 supports pupils to create their own calm plan for use in school and at home. This resource is suitable for Key Stage 2 and is easily adaptable for SEND pupils and nurture groups. It supports emotional awareness, self-regulation, confidence, communication skills and wellbeing. Activities are open-ended, trauma-informed and appropriate for mixed-ability classes.

Bring social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) learning to life with this ready-to-use assembly pack, designed to engage students while celebrating important days from January to March. Each assembly is themed around a special day or event, helping students develop empathy, kindness, emotional literacy, and a sense of community. What’s included: 9 fully planned assemblies: 21st Jan : Martin Luther King Jr. Day 24th Jan : International Day of Education 1st Feb : World Hijab Day 2–8 Feb : Children’s Mental Health Week 14th Feb : Valentine’s Day 17th Feb : Random Acts of Kindness Day 1st Mar : St David’s Day 5th Mar : World Book Day 8th Mar : International Women’s Day Themes covering empathy, respect, equality, kindness, self-worth, and cultural awareness Interactive activities to involve students in reflection and discussion Guided reflection questions to build emotional literacy Take-away messages to reinforce positive behaviours and wellbeing Why it works: Ready to deliver, saving you time on planning Supports SEMH development across a range of ages Links assemblies to the school calendar for relevance and engagement Encourages students to think, reflect, and act in ways that build a positive school community Perfect for: Teachers, pastoral leads, or wellbeing coordinators looking for high-quality, meaningful, and engaging assemblies that celebrate key days while fostering social and emotional growth.