Taking Responsibility at school – Y1 Lesson

Year 1 PSHE – Belonging and Living in the Wider World (12 Hours of Content)

Year 1 – Term 3: Belonging and Living in the Wider World Primary PSHE | Year 1 | 12 hours worth of content Fully Editable Lessons **Overview** Round off Year 1 with this brilliant final-term PSHE unit that helps children discover their place in the wider world. From understanding communities and caring for animals to learning about jobs, money, and online safety basics, this unit broadens children's horizons and builds the civic awareness they need to become responsible, engaged citizens. Developed by Cre8tive Resources — a not-for-profit social enterprise — this unit is fully editable, Ofsted-ready, and mapped to all statutory requirements. **What’s Covered in 12 hours of Content** • Groups and communities — understanding belonging and what communities mean • Caring for animals — developing empathy and responsibility • Environment care — age-appropriate introduction to looking after our world • Taking responsibility — understanding personal and collective responsibility • Risks in everyday situations — recognising and managing everyday risks • Jobs and money — exploring different jobs and the basics of spending and saving • Needs vs. wants — understanding the difference between essentials and desires • E-Safety basics — age-appropriate introduction to staying safe online • Reflection time — consolidating learning and celebrating the year **What’s Included** • fully editable PowerPoint lessons • Clear learning objectives for every lesson • Teacher guidance and safeguarding notes • Literacy key term links • Over 45 minutes of flexible activities per lesson • Medium Term Planning document with cross-curricular links • Parent Information letters • Long Term Planning (Y1–Y6) and statutory alignment document **Curriculum Mapping** • DfE Statutory Relationships and Health Education (July 2025) • PSHE Association core themes — Living in the Wider World • SMSC and British Values (community, democracy, responsibility) • KCSIE online safety requirements • Ofsted Personal Development framework **Ideal For** Year 1 teachers and primary PSHE leads looking for a rich, meaningful end-of-year unit that connects classroom learning to the real world and supports children's development as responsible community members. Suggested Tags Year 1 PSHE Wider World, Community KS1, E-Safety Year 1, Money and Jobs KS1, Responsibility PSHE, Environmental Awareness KS1, Primary PSHE 2026, Cre8tive Resources, Citizenship Year 1, Statutory PSHE KS1