Teach children that kindness is not only something we feel, it is something we choose to do.

This ready-to-teach KS2 character education unit develops empathy, thoughtful behaviour and practical kindness. Pupils explore how to notice the feelings and needs of others, include people who may feel left out, perform everyday acts of kindness and make kind choices even when doing so is difficult.

The pack contains 30 files, including a launch assembly, six no-prep Circle Time sessions lasting 10–15 minutes, and six full 40–45 minute lessons, all with presentation decks. A Teacher Guide, Knowledge Organiser and Pupil Reflection Journal are also included.

Designed for Years 3–6, the unit helps children understand that genuine kindness involves both caring and acting.

Built on the Jubilee Centre Framework for Character Education. Full Verity Character Education programmes are available for both KS2 and KS3.

Aligned to the Jubilee Centre Framework for Character Education in Schools (3rd revised edition, 2022; © University of Birmingham / Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues; source: ) and to the Department for Education’s Character Education Framework guidance (2019; © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0).

This resource draws on the concepts of virtue-based character education — including the virtue families and the idea of practical wisdom — but does not reproduce the Jubilee Centre’s framework text, tables or materials.

Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, the University of Birmingham or the DfE.

All lesson content, slides, artwork and wording are original to Verity Education. © Verity Education 2026. Licensed for use within the purchasing school.