Staying safe and healthy: How do I maintain physical health?
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Why this why now
As pupils transition to secondary school, they develop greater independence in managing their personal health and hygiene. This unit equips them with practical knowledge to prevent illness, treat minor ailments independently, and understand when professional help is needed. Positioned early in Year 7, it establishes healthy habits and personal responsibility for wellbeing that will support them throughout adolescence and into adulthood.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Key Stage 2 basic hygiene practices such as handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and that keeping clean helps prevent illness and infection.
- Pupils should know that there are different types of illnesses and that some require rest at home whilst others need medical attention from a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Pupils should be familiar with basic dental care from primary school, including brushing teeth regularly, and understand that dentists help maintain healthy teeth and gums.
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Why this why now
As pupils transition to secondary school, they develop greater independence in managing their personal health and hygiene. This unit equips them with practical knowledge to prevent illness, treat minor ailments independently, and understand when professional help is needed. Positioned early in Year 7, it establishes healthy habits and personal responsibility for wellbeing that will support them throughout adolescence and into adulthood.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Key Stage 2 basic hygiene practices such as handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and that keeping clean helps prevent illness and infection.
- Pupils should know that there are different types of illnesses and that some require rest at home whilst others need medical attention from a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Pupils should be familiar with basic dental care from primary school, including brushing teeth regularly, and understand that dentists help maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Staying safe and healthy: How do I maintain physical health?
This unit covers the fundamentals of maintaining physical health. Pupils learn how germs spread and how to prevent infection, recognise symptoms of common illnesses and when to seek help, and understand the importance of dental hygiene for long-term health.
3 lessons in unit
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