Learning to speak again

Teacher notes

This lesson is a suitable introduction to the storyworld, The Singer Who Could Not Speak. It is most appropriate for KS3 learners and upper KS2. **Activity 3: What is a disability** may need to be adapted for younger learners and extra time allowed. **Lyfta core themes:** Equality and Human Rights, Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Growth, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Adaptability and Flexibility, Communication, Coping Methods, Courage and Self-Confidence, Growth Mindset, Healthy Living, Human Rights, Patience & Pacing Yourself, Resilience & Perseverance. **SDGs:** 3, 10. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 PSHE H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health H23. about change and loss, and how these can affect feelings H25. about personal identity; what contributes to who we are R20. strategies to respond to hurtful behaviour experienced or witnessed, offline and online; how to report concerns and get support R21. about discrimination: what it means and how to challenge it R20. what to do if they feel unsafe or worried for themselves or others; who to ask for help and vocabulary to use when asking for help; importance of keeping trying until they are heard R29. where to get advice and report concerns if worried about their own or someone else’s personal safety (including online) R31. to recognise the importance of self-respect and how this can affect their thoughts and feelings about themselves; that everyone, including them, should expect to be treated politely and with respect by others (including online) in school and in wider society R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others L1. to recognise reasons for rules and laws; consequences of not adhering to rules and laws L2. to recognise there are human rights, that are there to protect everyone L8. about diversity: what it means; the benefits of living in a diverse community; about valuing diversity within communities L9. about stereotypes; how they can negatively influence behaviours and attitudes towards others; strategies for challenging stereotypes L10. about prejudice; how to recognise behaviours/actions which discriminate against others; ways of responding to it if witnessed or experience. KS3 PSHE H10. a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood, including participation and the value of positive relationships in providing support R3. about the similarities, differences and diversity among people R38. to recognise bullying, and its impact, in all its forms; the skills and strategies to manage being targeted or witnessing others being bullied R39. the impact of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination on individuals and relationships R40. about the unacceptability of prejudice-based language and behaviour, offline and online, including ableism/ disability discrimination R41. the need to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination, and how to do so safely, including online H2: to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience (e.g. life changes, relationships, achievements..) H5: to recognise and manage internal and external influences on decisions which affect health and wellbeing H9: strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks. KS2 Citizenship why and how rules and laws are made and enforced, why different rules are needed in different situations (focus on Equality Act of 2010 in the UK) to recognise and challenge stereotypes that differences and similarities between people arise from a number of factors, including cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity, gender and disability. KS2-3 Music opportunity to identify a range of musical instruments; consider how music is created and performed in different contexts.