Description
Building Positive Relationships
Primary PSHE | Year 1 |
Overview
Help your Year 1 pupils build the foundations of positive, healthy relationships with this fully editable, Ofsted-ready PSHE unit from Cre8tive Resources. Designed for the first term of Year 1, this unit introduces children to the core relationship skills they will carry throughout their primary education and beyond. It is warm, age-appropriate, and packed with engaging activities that spark discussion, build confidence, and create a safe learning environment from day one.
What’s Covered
- Friendship and cooperation — what it means to be a good friend and how to work well with others
- Talents and abilities — recognising what makes each child unique and special
- Telling vs tattling — understanding when and why to speak to a trusted adult
- Words and actions — exploring how what we say and do affects those around us
- Understanding bullying — recognising unkind behaviour and how to respond
- Special people and families — celebrating the important relationships in children’s lives
- Firework safety — understanding risks and how to stay safe
- Assertiveness — building the confidence to say no and speak up
- Secrets vs. Surprises and PANTS — essential NSPCC body safety education
What’s Included
- 12hours worth of content in editable PowerPoint lessons with tasks, discussion prompts, and video links
- Clear learning objectives for every lesson
- Teacher guidance and safeguarding notes throughout
- Literacy key term links embedded in lessons
- Over 45 minutes of activities per lesson so teachers can pick and choose
- Medium Term Planning document with cross-curricular connections
- Parent Information letters
- Long Term Planning document (Y1–Y6 overview)
- Alignment with Statutory Guidance document
- Bonus resources and extension activities
Curriculum Mapping
- DfE Statutory Relationships Education guidance (July 2025)
- PSHE Association core themes
- SMSC and British Values
- KCSIE safeguarding requirements
- Ofsted Personal Development framework
Ideal For
Primary school teachers, PSHE leads, and school curriculum coordinators looking for a complete, ready-to-teach Year 1 unit that saves planning time while meeting all statutory requirements
