In this Key Stage 1 (KS1) lesson on - Are you comfortable talking about loneliness?, voters are discussing the theme of loneliness and its links to our wellbeing. The lesson gives voters an insight into the facts behind the “loneliness epidemic” in the UK, as well as allowing them to consider what they would do to tackle the issue in their own lives. Voters will then decide: “Are you comfortable talking about loneliness?”

Are you comfortable talking about loneliness? Lesson Plan

In this Key Stage 1 (KS1) lesson on - Are you comfortable talking about loneliness?, voters are discussing the theme of loneliness and its links to our wellbeing. The lesson gives voters an insight into the facts behind the â€œloneliness epidemicâ€ in the UK, as well as allowing them to consider what they would do to tackle the issue in their own lives. Voters will then decide: â€œAre you comfortable talking about loneliness?â€

Are you comfortable talking about loneliness? Presentation

Are you comfortable talking about loneliness? Curriculum Guide - England and Wales

This Curriculum Guide (England and Wales) for the lesson, are you comfortable talking about loneliness? Provides links to the curriculum for this topic as well as links to related government directives and to UN articles including the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Are you comfortable talking about loneliness? Curriculum Guide - Scotland

This Curriculum Guide (Scotland) for the lesson, are you comfortable talking about loneliness? Provides links to the curriculum for this topic as well as links to related government directives and to UN articles including the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Are you comfortable talking about loneliness? Assembly

This primary school assembly, helps students to understand what loneliness means and tells some real-life stories of people struggling with it.

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Nature and mental health

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Are you comfortable talking about loneliness?

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Are you comfortable talking about loneliness?

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