Moving on

Teacher notes

This lesson can be taught as a stand-alone lesson or as a follow up to the lesson plans 'Hopes and dreams'. It is most suitable for learners in Year 6 - Year 7 who are transitioning from primary to secondary school - or to middle school - or to support any learners preparing for school changes; as well as teaching independence skills. **Lyfta core themes:** Community and Citizenship, Culture and Identity, Equality and Human Rights, Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Growth, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Adaptability and Flexibility, Coping Methods, Courage and Self Confidence, Healthy Living, Organisation and Planning, Positive Attitude. **SDGs:** 3, 4, 10. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 Citizenship to face new challenges positively by collecting information, looking for help, making responsible choices, and taking action that their actions affect themselves and others, to care about other people's feelings and to try to see things from their points of view to realise the nature and consequences of racism, teasing, bullying and aggressive behaviours, and how to respond to them and ask for help that differences and similarities between people arise from a number of factors, including cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity, gender and disability to feel positive about themselves to prepare for change (for example, transferring to secondary school). KS2 PSHE H24. problem-solving strategies for dealing with emotions, challenges and change, including the transition to new schools H35. about the new opportunities and responsibilities that increasing independence may bring H36. strategies to manage transitions between classes and key stages R10. about the importance of friendships; strategies for building positive friendships; how positive friendships support wellbeing R14. that healthy friendships make people feel included; recognise when others may feel lonely or excluded; strategies for how to include them R16. how friendships can change over time, about making new friends and the benefits of having different types of friends R19. about the impact of bullying, and the consequences of hurtful behaviour R20. strategies to respond to hurtful behaviour experienced or witnessed R20. what to do if they feel unsafe or worried for themselves or others 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. KS3 PSHE 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, including ableism H2. to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience (e.g. life changes, relationships, achievements and employment) H9. strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks L2. to review their strengths, interests, skills, qualities and values and how to develop them 
L6. the importance and benefits of being a lifelong learner L9. the benefits of setting ambitious goals and being open to opportunities in all aspects of life.