'Identifying a Confidence Crew': What is a Trusted Adult? (Lesson Pack)

This is a Lesson Pack designed to support with helping children to identify a ‘Confidence Crew’ of Trusted Adults. It has been designed to support all children in all year groups.
Learning Objective: I can identify 5 trusted adults who I can talk to if I need help.
- Explain what is meant by a ‘trusted adult’.
- Give examples of ‘trusted adults’.
- Share who my 5 trusted adults.
- Know how to ask for help from a trusted adult.
How could this resource be used?
- To support children with identifying trusted adults who they can speak to when feeling worried, uncomfortable or seeking support.
- To encourage children to identify when they need further support for their mental health, both spotting warning signs in themselves and others.
Download the Lesson Pack below!
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
KS1:
- H19. to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it.
- H34. basic rules to keep safe online, including what is meant by personal information and what should be kept private; the importance of telling a trusted adult if they come across something that scares them.
- R12. that hurtful behaviour (offline and online) including teasing, name-calling, bullying and deliberately excluding others is not acceptable; how to report bullying; the importance of telling a trusted adult.
KS2:
- H19. a varied vocabulary to use when talking about feelings; about how to express feelings in different ways.
- H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
- H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
- H22. to recognise that anyone can experience mental ill health; that most difficulties can be resolved with help and support; and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
- I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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