Citizenship, Responsibility and Belonging in Society - Year 4 PSHE Unit
Primary PSHE | Year 4 | (10 Hours+ Fully Editable Lessons

Overview
This Year 4 PSHE unit develops children’s understanding of themselves as members of a wider society — with rights, responsibilities, and the power to make a positive difference. Exploring stereotypes, the role of the police, legal age limits, community spirit, and healthy attitudes towards money, this unit connects PSHE to real-world civic life in a way that is age-appropriate, engaging, and deeply relevant to children growing up in modern Britain.

What’s Covered
• What are stereotypes — understanding and challenging assumptions about people
• Expressing opinions — developing the confidence and skills to share views respectfully
• Anti-social behaviour and the police — what it is, why it matters, and who helps
• Role of the police — exploring how law enforcement supports our communities
• Legal age limits (parts 1 and 2) — understanding why some activities are age-restricted
• Healthy attitudes towards money — developing positive financial habits and awareness
• Community spirit — what it means to contribute positively to our communities

What’s Included
• 10-12 Hours of fully editable PowerPoint lessons
• Learning objectives and teacher guidance notes
• Safeguarding and British Values integration throughout
• Literacy key term links
• Over 45 minutes of activities per lesson
• Medium Term Planning document
• Optional student work booklet
• Parent Information letters
• Statutory RSHE documentation

Curriculum Mapping
• DfE Statutory Relationships and Health Education (July 2025)
• PSHE Association — Living in the Wider World strand
• British Values — rule of law, democracy, mutual respect
• KCSIE safeguarding requirements
• Ofsted Personal Development and Citizenship framework

Ideal For
Year 4 teachers and PSHE leads wanting to finish the year with a unit that develops genuine civic awareness and prepares children to be thoughtful, responsible members of their community.

Suggested Tags
Year 4 PSHE Citizenship, Stereotypes KS2, British Values Primary, Money Awareness Year 4, Role of Police KS2, Community Spirit PSHE, Statutory PSHE 2026, Cre8tive Resources, Legal Age Limits Primary, Responsibility KS2