Secondary teaching resources

Our free teaching resources help young people aged 11 to 19 to examine the world around them from a humanitarian perspective and learn about topics related to the work of the Red Cross.

These curriculum-linked activities, session plans and teaching packages are ideal for subjects such as PSHE, Citizenship, Geography, History and informal learning time. Learners gain new perspectives, develop new life skills and develop understanding, values and critical thinking.

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Four young people, two boys and two girls, hugging and laughing in a large theatre rehearsal room

Refugee Week learning about isolation

Age: 12 - 18

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Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time, Citizenship

Educate young people (12-18) on the loneliness felt by refugees during the pandemic and what they can do to help

Kindness activity pack

Age: 5-14

Type: Quick activity

Subjects: PSHE

A free home learning pack which includes activities around kindness, coping, recognising feelings and learning new skills.

Tackling loneliness

Age: 7-18

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Subjects: PSHE, Citizenship, Tutor time

Curriculum linked resources with activities for primary and secondary learners about loneliness and feeling lonely

Celebrating Black History Month

Age: 11-18

Type: Quick activity

Subjects: Citizenship

Black History Month takes place every October. Use this activity with secondary school students to discover some exceptional Black British humanitarians.

Back to better

Age: 5-18

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Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time

Activities to record your journey back to better, to resilience and recovery

Wellbeing activities Managing stress

Age: 7-18

Type: Activities

Subjects: PSHE

Activities linked to video animation designed to improve wellbeing, help manage stress and understand helpful resources

Wellbeing activities being kind to yourself

Age: 7-18

Type: Activities

Subjects: PSHE

Activities linked to video animation designed to improve wellbeing, loneliness and anxiety.

Young people talking about experiences to camera

Sharing experiences of empathy and resilience

Age: 7-18

Type: Activities

Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE

Resources for children and young people for home learning, using the experiences of other young people aimed at building empathy, understanding and resilience through storytelling.