Year 7 · RSHE (PSHE) · beta
Staying safe and healthy: How do I maintain physical health?
This unit covers the fundamentals of maintaining physical health. Pupils learn how germs spread and how to prevent infection, recognise symptoms of common illnesses and when to seek help, and understand the importance of dental hygiene for long-term health.
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Prior knowledge
- Pupils should understand from Key Stage 2 basic hygiene practices such as handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and that keeping clean helps prevent illness and infection.
- Pupils should know that there are different types of illnesses and that some require rest at home whilst others need medical attention from a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Pupils should be familiar with basic dental care from primary school, including brushing teeth regularly, and understand that dentists help maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Source curriculum references
- Personal hygiene, germs and how they are spread, including bacteria and viruses, treatment and prevention of infection, and about antibiotics.
- Dental health benefits include good oral hygiene: brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth, and reducing sugar in food and drinks.
- Regular check-ups at the dentist are important for maintaining good dental health and preventing tooth decay and gum disease.
- How and when to self-care for minor ailments, and the role of pharmacists as knowledgeable healthcare professionals.
- Basic treatment for common injuries and ailments.
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