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A free Year 7 transition lesson for RSE Day

Navigating Change: Why We Learn PSHE

Mark RSE Day with a free Year 7 lesson from Life Lessons.

“Why do we learn PSHE?” is the perfect way to introduce students to the subject — helping them understand what PSHE is, why it matters, and what they’ll gain from it across their school journey. Designed as an introduction to the Life Lessons approach, the lesson gives students space to share what they already know, voice what they’d like to learn, and reflect on why listening to others matters. It’s built around real videos of young people, structured discussion, and practical activities — with scaffolds, sentence starters and possible answers throughout to support every learner.

Like all our lessons, it’s aligned to the 2025 statutory RSHE guidance, with colour-coded slides and clear teacher notes that make it easy to pick up and deliver. Whether you’re new to Life Lessons or planning your PSHE curriculum for the year ahead, this free lesson is a great place to start.

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