Knife Crime Lesson Plan

The lesson plan on knife crime is designed for Key Stage 2 students and spans approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Initially, students are engaged with feedback on the Conservative leadership contest, followed by the introduction of the sensitive VoteTopic on knife crime. Teachers are instructed to take a preliminary vote from students using guidelines on slide 5, with additional information available on slide 30. This vote is taken to capture students' initial thoughts before they delve into the topic's content.

As the lesson unfolds, students are encouraged to express their feelings about news stories, with an emphasis on the rarity and impact of such events. Happy news stories are shared to balance the discussion before moving on to the serious subject of knife crime. Through slides and class activities, students explore why some young people might carry knives, creating a mind map and discussing known reasons. The lesson progresses with interactive storytelling, where students are presented with scenarios involving children who carry knives. They discuss the potential consequences for the individual, their family, and the community, guided by prompt questions and subsequent slides that reveal the outcomes. The lesson also highlights positive initiatives aimed at preventing knife crime and includes a "Career Launchpad" segment where students can learn about careers in Youth Work and create a class leaflet on staying safe. The session concludes with a final vote to gather students' opinions after the lesson's activities.