Staying safe and healthy: How can I check my body is healthy?
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Why this why now
As Year 10 pupils mature, they require practical skills to monitor their bodies and recognise when professional help is needed. This unit provides essential knowledge about self-examination, immunisation, intimate health care and safety practices. At this stage, pupils can understand proactive health monitoring, empowering them to identify concerns early, make informed healthcare decisions, and maintain healthy practices that protect them in various environments as they approach adulthood and independence.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Key Stage 3 basic personal hygiene practices, how infections spread, and the importance of maintaining health through regular self-care routines.
- Pupils should be familiar with accessing healthcare from previous units, understanding when to seek professional advice.
- Pupils should know from earlier learning about personal safety in different environments including public spaces.
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Why this why now
As Year 10 pupils mature, they require practical skills to monitor their bodies and recognise when professional help is needed. This unit provides essential knowledge about self-examination, immunisation, intimate health care and safety practices. At this stage, pupils can understand proactive health monitoring, empowering them to identify concerns early, make informed healthcare decisions, and maintain healthy practices that protect them in various environments as they approach adulthood and independence.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Key Stage 3 basic personal hygiene practices, how infections spread, and the importance of maintaining health through regular self-care routines.
- Pupils should be familiar with accessing healthcare from previous units, understanding when to seek professional advice.
- Pupils should know from earlier learning about personal safety in different environments including public spaces.
Staying safe and healthy: How can I check my body is healthy?
This unit teaches self-monitoring and health awareness. Pupils learn to recognise signs of health problems, understand immunisation and antimicrobial resistance, maintain intimate health and hygiene, practise sun safety, and follow water safety protocols confidently.
5 lessons in unit
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