
Stress Management and what influences it Lesson PSHE Lesson (1-2 Hours) . Editable 18 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.
✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
Learning objectives
To understand the short and long term impacts stress can have on our bodies and our life .
To understand the science behind fight, flight or freeze response to stress
Some Key Terms Covered
Anxiety, stress, coping, strategy, anger, emotions, hormones, reactions
PSHE (Assessment) Objectives
I can explain the short term impacts of stress
I can explain the long term impacts of stress
I can explain the science behind fight, flight or freeze
✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
☞ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Most lessons include a Worksheet
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against Latest Statutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
⟴ PSHE Association Theme: Health & Wellbeing
⟴ Statutory Health Topic 1: Mental Wellbeing
⟴ Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: RSE/C8/LS/283
❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶❶
⇨ KS4 Relationships and Sex Education Unit
⇨ Y11 Staying Safe (Parties, Online and Drugs) Unit Bundle
⇨ KS4 Drugs Education Unit Bundle
⇨ Women’s Health Unit Unit Bundle
⇨ Contraception and STI Unit Y9’s Bundle
⇨ Law Crime and Society Unit Bundle
⇨ Extremism + Radicalisation + Terrorism Unit Bundle
⇨ An introduction to Politics for KS3 Students
Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 52%
A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.
Thematic PSHE Healthy Lifestyle PSHE Unit – Physical Health, Wellbeing & First Aid
Healthy Lifestyle PSHE Unit – Physical Health, Wellbeing & First Aid (KS3/KS4) Support your students in making positive choices about diet, exercise, mental health, and personal care with this ready-to-teach Healthy Lifestyle PSHE Unit. Aligned with the PSHE Association’s Thematic Programme Builder under the Health & Wellbeing theme for Spring Term, this comprehensive set of engaging lesson packs equips teachers to confidently deliver core statutory content. Perfect for secondary schools following a structured PSHE curriculum—ideal for weekly lessons, drop-down days, or targeted wellbeing sessions. ✅ What’s Included: 8 Editable PowerPoint Lesson Packs 1 Healthy Lifestyles Quiz 1 Bonus Intro to Year 9 PSHE Resource Student Worksheets and Workbooks Extension: Mindfulness Activities Assessment Opportunities with 3 formats Confidence Checkers and Plenaries Teacher Guidance Notes 🧠 Lesson Topics: ☞ Instagram and Snapchat Generation – Influences on Self-Esteem ☞ Introduction to Health & Wellbeing ☞ Body Image and Appearance Pressures ☞ Healthy Eating & Preventing Obesity ☞ Cholesterol and Nutrition Choices ☞ Managing Stress Effectively ☞ Sleep Hygiene & Its Link to Mental Health ☞ Men’s Health – Testicular & Prostate Cancer Awareness 📚 Learning Objectives: Understand how physical and mental health are connected Learn how to build a balanced lifestyle (sleep, work, rest, nutrition) Explore how media and social trends influence body image Make informed decisions about eating habits and fitness Recognize the importance of self-examination for early detection Take increased responsibility for long-term health and wellbeing Why Choose Cre8tive Curriculum? Cre8tive Curriculum resources are designed to help teachers deliver engaging, age-appropriate, and compliant PSHE lessons with confidence. All lesson materials are fully editable and built to meet DfE statutory guidance and PSHE Association learning outcomes. Mapped to PSHE Association PoS codes: H3, H14–H19, H21 ✔️ Ideal for KS3 and early KS4 ✔️ Flexible and editable formats ✔️ Suitable for use in tutor time, PSHE sessions, or health education events ✔️ Ready-to-use with zero planning required Empower students with the knowledge and tools they need to lead healthier lives—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Physical Health & Mental Wellbeing – PSHE Curriculum Unit
Physical Health & Mental Wellbeing – PSHE Curriculum Unit Health & Wellbeing Theme – Part of the Brand New Cre8tive Curriculum Fully mapped to DfE Statutory Health & RSE Guidance and the PSHE Association Programme of Study. Empower students to take charge of both their physical and mental health. This ready-to-teach PSHE unit explores the vital links between physical wellbeing and emotional resilience. Through 7 fully resourced lessons, students will examine key topics such as body image, bullying, mental health, healthy eating, and how to effectively manage stress. Ideal for KS3 or KS4, this unit is suitable for weekly PSHE lessons, tutor time, or themed Drop Down Days. 📦 What’s Included: ☞ 7 Editable PowerPoint Lesson Packs ☞ 1 End-of-Unit Assessment (3 formats) ☞ 1 16-page PSHE Student Workbook (with baseline SPAG and assessment tracking) ☞ 1 Homework Project: Launching a Leisure Centre ☞ 7 Mindfulness Extension Activities ☞ 1 Healthy Eating Quiz BONUS MATERIALS ☞ Loyalty Reward Cards ☞ Additional Mindfulness Activities 🧠 Lesson Topics: 1. Health & Wellbeing – Physical and Emotional Links 2. Understanding Mental Health 3. Positive Body Image 4. Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse 5. Bullying – Types and Impacts 6. Healthy Eating & Understanding Cholesterol 7. Managing Stress – Part 1 🧰 Each Lesson Includes: • Fully Editable PowerPoint Slides • Learning Objectives & Confidence Checkers • High-Quality Visuals, Embedded Videos & Quizzes • Student Worksheets (where applicable) • Teacher Guidance Notes • Mindfulness Tasks & Extension Activities • Assessment Opportunities • Mapped to PSHE Association Core Themes & 2020 DfE Statutory RSE/Health Guidance 🌟 The Cre8tive Curriculum Way Our mission is to help teachers deliver inspiring, student-centered PSHE lessons that promote critical thinking, resilience, and wellbeing. ✔ Ready to Teach ✔ Fully Editable ✔ KS3 & KS4 Suitable ✔ Ofsted and Statutory Compliant
KS5 PSHE – Year 12 Health & Wellbeing Unit Supporting Sixth Formers in Building Lifelong Healthy Habits
KS5 PSHE – Year 12 Health & Wellbeing Unit Supporting Sixth Formers in Building Lifelong Healthy Habits Aligned with: PSHE Association | Citizenship NC | CDI Framework | Gatsby Benchmark 4 This professionally designed KS5 PSHE Health & Wellbeing Unit is part of the Cre8tive Curriculum Sixth Form offer. Developed for Year 12 students, this resource helps schools deliver impactful lessons around personal health, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle choices. Perfect for tutor time, drop-down days, or as part of a wider Sixth Form PSHE and Careers program. 📦 What’s Included? ✔ 7 Fully Editable Lesson Packs ✔ 7 Mindfulness Extension Activities ✔ 1 End-of-Unit Student Assessment 🩺 Lesson Topics Covered: 1. Health and Wellbeing – The foundations of a healthy lifestyle 2. Healthy Eating & Cholesterol – Nutrition and managing heart health 3. Anxiety, Depression & Eating Disorders – Spotting signs, support and prevention 4. Tooth Decay & Dental Hygiene – Everyday habits for long-term oral health 5. Exploring Eating Disorders – In-depth focus on Anorexia, Bulimia, and BED 6. Vaccinations & Pandemics – Understanding immunity and public health 7. Stress Management Techniques – Tools for managing pressure and staying balanced 🧠 Each Lesson Pack Contains: • Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, Confidence Checkers, Assessment Tasks) • Student Worksheets and Activities • Mindfulness Extension Tasks • Teacher Notes (on select slides) • Embedded Video Content and Discussion Prompts • Fully aligned with: • DfE Statutory RSE/Health Guidance • PSHE Association Core Themes • CDI Framework (Careers) • Gatsby Benchmark 4 🎯 Ideal For Schools Looking To: ✔ Embed health education into Sixth Form provision ✔ Deliver engaging, meaningful lessons on mental and physical wellbeing ✔ Support students in developing autonomy and healthy habits for life Product Code: C8/KS5/HEALTH-Y12 Format: Editable | Digital Download | Ready-to-Teach ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Other Premium Sixth Form Cre8tive Curriculum PSHE Units we have include: ✰✰ [Y12 Health & Wellbeing PSHE Unit](h/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-health-and-wellbeing-12319324) ✰✰ [Y13 Health & Wellbeing PSHE Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-emotional-health-and-wellbeing-unit-12319346) ✰✰ [Sixth form Sex Education Revisited Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-12319339) ✰✰ [Y12 Positive Wellbeing PSHE Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-12319349) ✰✰ [Y12 Personal Finance PSHE Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-personal-finance-unit-12319332) ✰✰ [Y13 Personal Finance PSHE Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-y13-personal-finance-unit-12319335) ✰✰ [Sixth Form Careers and Enterprise Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-sixth-form-careers-12319343) ✰✰ [Y12 Equality & Diversity Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-health-safety-diversity-unit-12316277) ✰✰ [Y12 Drugs Education Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-drugs-education-lessons-12319308) ✰✰ [Y13 Drugs Education Unit](/teaching-resource/ks5-pshe-lessons-y13-drugs-education-12319313) ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ The Cre8tive Team have made great efforts to aid schools during this difficult time by: ☞ Releasing over 100+ Free Products ☞ Allowing 200,000+ Free Downloads across our platforms (and counting) ☞ Launching over 10 Learning from home packs ☞ Setting up on TES the FREE 90 Day Wellbeing Challenge ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE 2020 ready with our resources! Product Code: RSE/C8/SF/32
Self-Improvement, Self-Care & Developing Soft Skills – PSHE / Citizenship Unit
Self-Improvement, Self-Care & Developing Soft Skills – PSHE / Citizenship Unit This dynamic and essential unit supports students in developing critical life skills that foster personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and effective communication. Designed to empower young people, the unit focuses on building self-awareness, accountability, resilience, and motivation—core attributes that contribute to success both in and outside of school. Students will explore how to make thoughtful decisions, communicate responsibly, manage stress through self-care, and develop perseverance to overcome challenges. These lessons nurture the soft skills that are increasingly valued by employers and essential for healthy relationships and lifelong learning. **Contents** • 7 Fully Editable Lesson Packs (see lesson topics below) • 7 Homework Ideas • 7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments • 1 Escape Room (Team Building Activity) **Lesson Topics** 1. Making Big and Small Life Decisions & Being Accountable 2. Speaking Responsibly & Listening Critically 3. How Do I Prepare for Tests & Exams? 4. Becoming a Responsible Citizen 5. Giving & Earning Respect 6. Follow Your Dreams: Motivation & Perseverance 7. Stress Management & Self-Care **Each Lesson PowerPoint Contains:** • Fully editable PowerPoints including: o Learning Outcomes o Confidence Checkers o Assessment of Learning o A variety of engaging student tasks o Embedded video links o High-quality visuals o Additional resource websites o Thought-provoking questions • Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) • Teacher Notes on select slides • Fully aligned with latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association core themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks in Careers Education **Learning Outcomes** • Understand the factors that make decision-making challenging, explain the importance of accountability, and explore different strategies for effective decision-making. • Define what it means to speak responsibly and listen critically; identify and evaluate various types of listening skills. • Recognise different learning styles, select preparation techniques suited to individual styles, and plan practical steps to prepare for tests and exams. • Explain the meaning of responsibility, reflect on how responsibility applies across different areas of life, and develop a personal responsibility action plan. • Define respect, understand how to earn respect from others, and practice ways to give respect in everyday interactions. • Identify personal motivators, understand perseverance, and develop criteria for recognising personal success. • Recognise signs of stress, explore how self-care can reduce stress, and create a personalised self-care plan. **Key Words** Accountability, Decision-Making, Responsibility Communication, Listening Skills, Critical Thinking Learning Styles, Revision, Exam Preparation Respect, Empathy, Interpersonal Skills Motivation, Perseverance, Goal Setting Stress, Self-Care, Emotional Wellbeing **We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:** ⇨ [CAREERS KS3 UNIT](/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ⇨ [Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit ](/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ⇨ [Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmark-12148009) ⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356) ⇨ [Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-employment-12110887) ⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001) ⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159) ⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891) ⇨ [Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson ](/teaching-resource/interview-preparation-careers-12168169) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/CCB/
KS4 PSHE Unit – Stress, Wellbeing & Mindfulness | Mental Health & Exam Pressure Support
KS4 PSHE Unit – Stress, Wellbeing & Mindfulness | Mental Health & Exam Pressure Support This fully resourced KS4 PSHE unit is designed to help students understand, manage, and reduce stress—particularly around exams and life transitions. With a focus on mental wellbeing, self-care, and time management, this unit provides practical strategies to support student resilience and emotional regulation. Ideal for use in PSHE lessons, form time, enrichment days, or targeted interventions, this 7-lesson programme supports schools in delivering the statutory Health and RSE curriculum while addressing the real pressures faced by teens today. ** Lesson Topics Included:** * Stress Management & Self-Care – Tools to cope with daily pressures * Stress & Exam Performance – Managing nerves and building confidence * Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques – Developing healthy habits * Life Events, Exercise & Sleep – Building a balanced lifestyle * Understanding Stress – The science behind stress responses * What is Mindfulness? – Guided practices and reflection * Time Management & Study Skills – Preparing for exams effectively ** Each Lesson Pack Includes:** * 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation * (Includes learning outcomes, confidence checkers, assessments, embedded video clips, high-quality visuals, and thought-provoking questions) * Student-Centered Tasks – Literacy activities, group work, and comprehension tasks * Assessment Opportunities – Confidence checkers, reflective tasks, and progress measures * Additional Support Links – For students and staff, including extension ideas and extra resources * Designed for Non-Specialists – With detailed teacher notes included **This unit is ideal for:** * PSHE leads developing a strong KS4 mental health curriculum * Form tutors or heads of year supporting students in the run-up to exams * Teachers seeking proactive strategies to support pupil wellbeing and build resilience Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable student worksheets Target Group: KS4 (14–16) Themes: Mental health, stress management, wellbeing, exam pressure, mindfulness Equip your students with the skills to recognise stress, develop resilience, and build healthy routines—both in and beyond the classroom. **Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:** [Friendships & Support Ks3 PSHE unit](/teaching-resource/friendships-and-support-pshe-unit-ks3-relationships-education-13127639) [Online Safety + Staying Safe Ks3 PSHE unit ](/teaching-resource/online-safety-the-internet-pshe-unit-13127607) [Bullying & Conflict PSHE Unit ](/teaching-resource/bullying-conflict-ks3-pshe-unit-relationships-education-13127642) [British Values Explored Bundle](/teaching-resource/resource-12767791) [Romance, Love + Relationships](/teaching-resource/romance-love-and-relationships-pshe-unit-ks4-13127648) [Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767794) [Finance Risk + Online Safety ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767796) **Leave a positive review and we will send you a free lesson on any PSHE Topic. Just email Mike at thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com **
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
to let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.