National resources

This booklet This booklet is designed to support staff who are actively involved in running Year 7 SEAL sessions within tutor time or PSHE, and across the curriculum.

Secondary SEAL Y7 Introductory theme: A place to learn (resource sheets)

Note that the learning activities that accompany these resource sheets are within a separate booklet to this one, entitled 'A place to learn'.

Note also that although this theme booklet is entitled 'theme 1' on the cover, it is actually the introductory, transition theme, subsequently renamed the introductory them. Not at all confusing.

Note that the handouts and other resources are within a separate booklet, entitled 'A place to learn' (resource sheets)'.

Note also that although this theme booklet is entitled 'theme 1' on the cover, it is actually an introductory theme to be used during the first few weeks of Y7, to support the setting up of a positive learning group, enable pupils to get to know each other, and establish good relationships between the tutor and group. There is no equivalent for Y8 and Y9.

Brilliant new ‘Good to be me/Learning about me’ whiteboard resource of film clips/ideas/posters for lessons and assemblies for KS1-4. This is a sample of what members of The SEAL Community can access; there is a whiteboard resource plus lots of other PowerPoints and lesson plans for each of the SEAL themes.

This  resource is in four parts

This theme is the first of two focusing specifically on feelings. It explores feelings in the context of the child as an individual, developing self-awareness and helping the child to realise that it really is ‘Good to be me’. The theme is about understanding our feelings as well as considering our strengths and weaknesses as learners. It aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.

In Wales, the blue booklet (early years foundation phase) takes the place of the red (nursery and reception) and blue (KS1) booklets provided by the English SEAL Curriculum.  It is divided into 4 'elements' (Element 1 equates to Nursery, Element 2 to Reception, Element 3 to Y1 and Element 4 to Y2), with curriculum activities appropriate to each year group. This booklet is available in Welsh medium - search using 'Wales: Welsh medium'.

This booklist for primary schools lists children's books that link to each of the SEAL Themes, along with teaching ideas

The following activities are designed to be carried out in the staff room to help adults to tune in to the strands of the theme at an adult level, and to experience at first hand some off the activities that the children will be engaging with at different stages. These activities are designed to help you as a staff group to think about the issues involved in working with children on developing self awareness – understanding and managing feelings, understanding their own particular strengths, learning how to be assertive when they need to.

Primary SEAL family materials to accompany curriculum work in theme 5, Good to be me (for England). The gold set provides a set of activities for families to do together at home when undertaking Theme 5.

This theme is the first of two focusing specifically on feelings. It explores feelings in the context of the child as an individual, developing self-awareness and helping the child to realise that it really is ‘Good to be me’. The theme is about understanding our feelings as well as considering our strengths and weaknesses as learners. It aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.

This theme is the first of two focusing specifically on feelings. It explores feelings in the context of the child as an individual, developing self-awareness and helping the child to realise that it really is ‘Good to be me’. The theme is about understanding our feelings as well as considering our strengths and weaknesses as learners. It aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.

This theme is the first of two focusing specifically on feelings. It explores feelings in the context of the child as an individual, developing self-awareness and helping the child to realise that it really is ‘Good to be me’. The theme is about understanding our feelings as well as considering our strengths and weaknesses as learners. It aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.

This theme is the first of two focusing specifically on feelings. It explores feelings in the context of the child as an individual, developing self-awareness and helping the child to realise that it really is ‘Good to be me’. The theme is about understanding our feelings as well as considering our strengths and weaknesses as learners. It aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.

Primary SEAL family materials to accompany curriculum work in theme 5, Good to be me. The gold set provides a set of activities for families to do together at home when undertaking Theme 5.

For Wales, English medium. Note that there are Welsh medium versions of this booklet. Please search under 'Wales: Welsh medium'.

This theme is the first of two focusing specifically on feelings. It explores feelings in the context of the child as an individual, developing self-awareness and helping the child to realise that it really is ‘Good to be me'. The theme is about understanding our feelings as well as considering our strengths and weaknesses as learners. It aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.

 For Wales, English medium. Note that there are Welsh medium versions of this booklet. Please search under 'Wales: Welsh medium'.

The following activities are designed to be carried out in the staff room to help adults to tune in to the strands of the theme at an adult level, and to experience at first hand some off the activities that the children will be engaging with at different stages. These activities are designed to help you as a staff group to think about the issues involved in working with children on developing self awareness – understanding and managing feelings, understanding their own particular strengths, learning how to be assertive when they need to.

 For Wales, English medium. Note that there are Welsh medium versions of this booklet. Please search under 'Wales: Welsh medium'.

This Silver set provides an early intervention for children who need additional support in developing their social, emotional and behavioural skills. It is aimed at children in Years 1 and 2 and links to the Blue set. The ideas in the materials could also be adapted, however, to provide group work for children in Year 3 and in the Foundation Stage.

 For Wales, English medium. Note that there are Welsh medium versions of this booklet. Please search under 'Wales: Welsh medium'.

This theme is the first of two focusing specifically on feelings. It explores feelings in the context of the child as an individual, developing self-awareness and helping the child to realise that it really is ‘Good to be me’. The theme is about understanding our feelings as well as considering our strengths and weaknesses as learners. It aims to develop
knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.

 For Wales, English medium. Note that there are Welsh medium versions of this booklet. Please search under 'Wales: Welsh medium'.