Year 2
Identity and belonging
What makes me unique?
H22. to recognise the ways in which we are all unique
H23. to identify what they are good at, what they like and dislike
H24. how to manage when finding things difficult
H25. to name the main parts of the body including external genitalia (e.g. vulva, vagina, penis, testicles)
R4. to identify common features of family life
Feelings, friendship and behaviour
How are we kind and friendly?
H14. how to recognise what others might be feeling
H15. to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things
H16. about ways of sharing feelings; a range of words to describe feelings
R6. about how people make friends and what makes a good friendship
R7. about how to recognise when they or someone else feels lonely and what to do
R8. simple strategies to resolve arguments between friends positively
R9. how to ask for help if a friendship is making them feel unhappy
R11. about how people may feel if they experience hurtful behaviour or bullying
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
R21. about what is kind and unkind behaviour, and how this can affect others
R22. about how to treat themselves and others with respect; how to be polite and courteous
R24. how to listen to other people and play and work cooperatively
Health and wellbeing
How do I make healthy choices?
H5. simple hygiene routines that can stop germs from spreading
H6. that medicines (including vaccinations and immunisations and those that support allergic reactions) can help people to stay healthy
H8. how to keep safe in the sun and protect skin from sun damage
H9. about different ways to learn and play; recognising the importance of knowing when to take a break from time online or TV
H10. about the people who help us to stay physically healthy
H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep)
Safety and risk
How can I stay safe?
H29. to recognise risk in simple everyday situations and what action to take to minimise harm
H30. about how to keep safe at home (including around electrical appliances) and fire safety (e.g. not playing with matches and lighters)
H31. that household products (including medicines) can be harmful if not used correctly
H32. ways to keep safe in familiar and unfamiliar environments (e.g. beach, shopping centre, park, swimming pool, on the street) and how to cross the road safely
H37. about things that people can put into their body or on their skin; how these can affect how people feel
R13. to recognise that some things are private and the importance of respecting privacy; that parts of their body covered by underwear are private
R15. how to respond safely to adults they don’t know
R16. about how to respond if physical contact makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe
R17. about knowing there are situations when they should ask for permission and also when their permission should be sought
R18. about the importance of not keeping adults’ secrets (only happy surprises that others will find out about eventually)
R19. basic techniques for resisting pressure to do something they don’t want to
do and which may make them unsafe
R20. what to do if they feel unsafe or worried for themselves or others; who to
ask for help and vocabulary to use when asking for help; importance of keeping trying until they are heard
H33. to know about the people whose job it is to help keep us safe
H35. to know what to do if there is an accident and someone is hurt
H36. how to get help in an emergency (how to dial 999 and what to say)
How do I stay safe online?
R14. that sometimes people may behave differently online, including by
pretending to be someone they are not
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
L7. about how the internet and digital devices can be used safely to find things
out and to communicate with others
L8. about the role of the internet in everyday life
L9. that not all information seen online is true
Money and the workplace
What could I be when I grow up?
L14. that everyone has different strengths
L17. about some of the strengths and interests someone might need to do different jobs
Being a good citizen
What are my responsibilities?
L2. how people and other living things have different needs; about the responsibilities of caring for them
L3. about things they can do to help look after their environment