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  • INSET Programme

    The INSET programme presents the rationale for primary sex and relationship education, considering the problems and pitfalls as well as the statutory basis for sex and relationship education in schools. The programme also gives an overview of the 9 programmes that form the Living and Growing series.
    Primary Sex Education: A guide for teachers, parents and governors

  • TV Drama Script

    This week’s Just Write challenge is to help write an episode of a television drama for children’s show called The Worst Witch. Watch as 12 year old Hannah gets to experience what it’s like to work behind the scenes writing for a TV show.

  • Ghost Story

    This week’s Just Write challenge is to write a short story to be published in Young Writer Magazine. Watch as 12 year old Jessica works at writing a horror story with the help of an accomplished writer.

  • La Tienda de Luis

    La Tienda de Luis, aimed at young learners of Spanish, is set in the old town of Oviedo, in the Spanish region of Asturias, where Luis, a friendly, larger-than-life character, opens a new shop with the help of his equally eccentric aunt Tia Maria. In each episode a group of children join Luis in adventures around their home town. The scenarios introduce and reinforce new words and key phrases in Spanish. 5 x 14 minutes.

  • Unit 1 – Differences + How Did I Get Here? + Growing Up

    5-7 Year Olds. Introduces children to life cycles, differences between males, conception and how babies develop in the womb. Also covers how we grow and change. Includes Teacher’s Guide. 3 x 15 minutes.
    PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils.

  • Unit 2 – Changes + How Babies Are Made + How Babies Are Born

    7-9 Year Olds . Introduces children to the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty, explains how babies develop in the womb, and contains footage of a live birth. Includes Teacher’s Guide. 3 x 15 minutes.
    PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils.

  • Skateboard Instructions

    This program focuses on how to write instructions. This week’s Just Write challenge is to write instructions on how to preform a skateboarding trick – the Rock Fakie.

  • Campaign Brochure

    This program focuses on persuasive writing. This week’s Just Write challenge is to write a campaign brochure for Strip 4 Shelter, a campaign put on by Shelter to help the homeless.

  • Internet Review

    This program examines how to write a review. This week’s Just Write challenge is to write a review of the band TKO for the Dotmusic website.

  • Alternative Endings

    This week’s challenge is to write an alternative ending for a story based on Nottingham and it’s castle called The Magic Ball.