Mindmate: Being the Same & Being Different

This unit focuses on recognising how images and campaigns in the media and social media do not always reflect reality and how they can affect how people feel about themselves. Children will be given the opportunity to explore issues relating to body image and eating issues. They will also be given opportunities to share their thoughts and opinions through discussion with others.

 Mindmate: solving problems and making it better

This unit focuses on the difference between physical, mental and emotional health and learn that each one is important in order to live a happy and healthy life.  Children identify some factors that affect each area of health.   

Drugs, alcohol and tobacco: weighing up risks.

• Pupils learn about the risks associated with using different drugs, including tobacco and nicotine products, alcohol, solvents, medicines and other legal and illegal drugs;

• Pupils learn about assessing the level of risk in different situations involving drug use;

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  Pupils learn about ways to manage risk in situations involving drug use;

Mindmate: Feeling good and being me.

This unit focuses on who and what they are influenced by.  They will discuss why they are influenced and whether this is a positive or negative influence.  Children will develop an understanding of the difference between physical, mental and emotional health and will know that each is important in order to live a happy and healthy life.  Children will identify some strategies for dealing with negative influences.