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Here you will find a list of different texts that you can share with your class, covering topics from worry to grief and loss

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A list of recommended books for PSHE, Emotional Literacy & Citizenship

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Discover our recommended booklist - PSHE, Emotional Literacy & Citizenship - with recommended books and quality texts for primary ages and topics.

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Ofsted's (2013) review of what makes effective PSHE teaching in primary schools

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PSHE education in schools: strengths and weaknesses

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PSHE association - addressing discrimination

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Belonging and community: addressing discrimination and extremism

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These lessons explore belonging, the impacts of stereotypes, and the features and value of respectful and inclusive communities, while helping children and young people to develop their understanding of discrimination and extremism.

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An additional online PSHE Association training programme based in Newcastle

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Face-to-face practical workshops & expert Q&A sessions for your local context. Taking place across 7 regional centres and led by our Subject Specialists.

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Newcastle City Council website - report a concern

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If you are ever concerned that a child is in immediate danger call the police on 999.

During office hours

If you are concerned about a child or young person call us on 0191 277 2500 (weekdays 8:45am to 5pm).

You can also discuss any concerns with someone who works with children and families, e.g. your health worker, social worker, school nurse or teacher (all schools have a teacher responsible for child protection).

You can also complete our online referral form .

If you are a professional please use the professional online referral form.

Out of office hours

If the issue cannot wait until the next working day, call our Emergency Duty Team on 0191 278 7878.

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Report a concern about a child or young person

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PSHE Association handling sensitive topics

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How to create a safe PSHE education classroom.

PSHE education covers many complex or sensitive issues, and any area of the subject has potential to be sensitive for some pupils. That's why it's so important to create and maintain a safe learning environment for all lessons.

Children and young people will also - understandably - want to discuss high profile media coverage of abuse, harassment and other sensitive issues. So it's vital that they do so in a climate of trust, cooperation and support.

A safe learning environment helps students share feelings, explore values and attitudes, express opinions and consider those of others without attracting negative feedback. As well as encouraging more open discussion, it also helps to make sure that teachers are not anxious about unexpected disclosures or comments.

Our short guidance document outlines top tips for:

Establishing a safe learning environment

Implementing ground rules

Finding pupils' starting points

Using distancing techniques

Documents

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Handling complex issues and creating a safe learning environment

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PSHE education covers many complex or sensitive issues, and any area of the subject has potential to be sensitive for some pupils. That's why it's so important to create and maintain a safe learning environment for all lessons. Children and young people will also - understandably - want to discuss high profile media coverage of abuse, harassment and other sensitive issues.

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Picturebooks for younger children

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25+ Picture Books For Kids To Explain Hard Topics

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It can be hard to explain complex topics to kids, especially when it’s an emotional issue. These children’s books on hard topics will help!

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Emotions check in downloadable pack

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How can I use this resource with my learners?

Use this Emotions Check-in Resource Pack with your CfE First Level learners as they explore their emotions. This lovely resource pack is filled with wellbeing resources to help your learners discuss and better understand how they're feeling.

The activities included are ideal for helping learners to understand what different emotions look like and appropriate ways we can show our emotions to others.

Why not check out more of our Mental, Emotional, Social and Physical Wellbeing resources here.

What other wellbeing resources can I use with my class?

It's important to support learners' wellbeing to ensure they are happy, healthy and ready to learn. Here at Twinkl, we have a variety of emotional, mental and physical wellbeing resources for CfE First Level.

Give your learners extra support in expressing their feelings with our Emotions Chart. This resource is handy to have during emotional check ins with individual learners or during one to one conversations. This is particularly helpful for learners who struggle to verbally express their emotions and communicate their needs to you.

Are you looking to introduce your class to SHANARRI? Use our Wellbeing Indicators PowerPoint to help learners understand each of the 8 indicators and think about their own experience of each. Why not use this PowerPoint to have a whole class discussion about things that your learners can do to feel Safe, Healthy and Respected?

A useful activity to help those learners who aren't feeling themselves is our Feeling Sad? Worksheet. What can you do if you're feeling down? This resource uses prompts like 'something I can do is...' and 'someone I can talk to is...' to encourage children to develop coping strategies to deal with their big emotions.

How is an emotional check-in beneficial?

An emotional check-in is a way to find out how your learners are feeling and why they're feeling this way. Here are some reasons why an emotional check-in is beneficial for children both at home and in school:

It can be a friendly, open way to discuss different emotions and how we can deal with them.

It allows children to share difficult feelings with you that they may need support with, and may not be forthcoming in sharing.

It builds trust with the child and highlights that you care about their wellbeing.

They may not feel comfortable discussing their emotions in front of others, so a private check in is a good way to encourage them to open up.

By receiving help with coping with their emotion, they can be more ready to learn and get the most out of their day.

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Use this Emotions Check-in Resource Pack with your CfE First Level learners as they explore their emotions. This lovely resource pack is filled with wellbeing resources to help your learners discuss and better understand how they're feeling. The activities included are ideal for helping learners to understand what different emotions look like and appropriate ways we can show our emotions to others.

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bereavement and loss books for young children

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Best children’s books - Bereavement, Grief & Loss

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Discover our recommended booklist - Bereavement, Grief & Loss - with the best books and quality texts for primary ages and topics, reviewed and selected by experts.

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DfE guidance

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Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education

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Updated statutory guidance will come into effect from September 2020.