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YLA Free Resources
We’ve collated all of our free resources that creatively explore how children and young people can be leaders during today and beyond. These resources include activities to run in the classroom or at home with your children and young people.
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Keystage 1
Keystage 2
Keystage 3
Keystage 4/16+
Worship Ideas
YLA Sample Resource (KS1)
A sample lesson from the KS1 Young Leaders Award resources.
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YLA Sample Resource (KS1)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS1)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS1)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS1)
Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS1)
Session five for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 1 learners, focused on faith awareness.
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Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS1)
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Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS1)
Be Rooted Community Actions (KS1)
Session four for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 1 learners, focused on community actions.
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Be Rooted Community Actions (KS1)
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Be Rooted Community Actions (KS1)
Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS1)
Session three for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 1 learners, focused on character muscles.
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Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS1)
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Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS1)
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Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS1)
Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS1)
Session two for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 1 learners, focused on leadership skills.
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS1)
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS1)
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS1)
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS1)
Be Rooted Introduction (KS1)
Introduction session for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 1 learners
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS1)
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS1)
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS1)
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS1)
Session 5 - Hope (KS1)
Session 5 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring Hope in today's world.
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Session 5 - Hope (KS1)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS1)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS1)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS1)
Session 4 - Friendship (KS1)
Session 4 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring friendship in today's world.
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS1)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS1)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS1)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS1)
Session 3 - Compassion (KS1)
Session 3 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring compassion in today's world.
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS1)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS1)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS1)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS1)
Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS1)
Part two of the Journey of Discovery resources supporting young people in exploring thankfulness.
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS1)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS1)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS1)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS1)
Session 1 - Courage (KS1)
Part one of the Journey of Discovery resources supporting young people in exploring courage.
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Session 1 - Courage (KS1)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS1)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS1)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS1)
Exploring Action
Activities to explore putting kindness, perseverance and teamwork into action to help others. Suitable for KS1 learners.
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Exploring Action
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Exploring Action
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Exploring Action
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Exploring Action
Exploring Teamwork
Activities to explore and practice teamwork at home. Suitable for KS1 learners
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Exploring Teamwork
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Exploring Teamwork
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Exploring Teamwork
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Exploring Teamwork
Exploring Perseverance
Activities to explore and practice perseverance at home. Suitable for KS1 learners.
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Exploring Perseverance
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Exploring Perseverance
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Exploring Perseverance
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Exploring Perseverance
Exploring Kindness
Activities to explore and practice kindness at home. Suitable for KS1 learners.
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Exploring Kindness
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Exploring Kindness
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Exploring Kindness
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Exploring Kindness
Family Ideas Grid
Ideas to serve your community during Coronavirus. Suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3.
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
Kindness Postcard (Primary)
Use this postcard to offer support to neighbours who may need help. Suitable for KS1, KS2
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
YLA Sample Resource (KS2)
A sample lesson from the KS2 Young Leaders Award resources.
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YLA Sample Resource (KS2)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS2)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS2)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS2)
Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
Free Advent Resources focused on making Sacred Spaces on the build upto Christmas.
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Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
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Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
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Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
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Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS2)
Session five for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 2 learners, focused on faith awareness.
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Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS2)
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Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS2)
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Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS2)
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Be Rooted Faith Awareness (KS2)
Be Rooted Community Action (KS2)
Session four for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 2 learners, focused on community actions.
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Be Rooted Community Action (KS2)
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Be Rooted Community Action (KS2)
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Be Rooted Community Action (KS2)
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Be Rooted Community Action (KS2)
Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS2)
Session three for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 2 learners, focused on character muscles.
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Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS2)
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Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS2)
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Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS2)
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Be Rooted Character Muscles (KS2)
Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS2)
Session two for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 2 learners, focused on leadership skills.
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS2)
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS2)
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS2)
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Be Rooted Leadership Skills (KS2)
Be Rooted Introduction (KS2)
Introduction session for the 'Be Rooted' resources for keystage 2 learners
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS2)
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS2)
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS2)
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Be Rooted Introduction (KS2)
Session 5 - Hope (KS2)
Session 5 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring Hope in today's world.
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Session 5 - Hope (KS2)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS2)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS2)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS2)
Session 4 - Friendship (KS2)
Session 4 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring friendship in today's world.
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS2)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS2)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS2)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS2)
Session 3 - Compassion (KS2)
Session 3 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring compassion in today's world.
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS2)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS2)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS2)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS2)
Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS2)
Session 2 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring thankfulness in today's world
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS2)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS2)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS2)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS2)
Session 1 - Courage (KS2)
Session 1 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring courage in today's world
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Session 1 - Courage (KS2)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS2)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS2)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS2)
Exploring Stories of Inspirational Leaders
Explore the stories of leaders who have make a huge difference to others and how they can inspire us today. Suitable for KS2 learners.
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Exploring Stories of Inspirational Leaders
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Exploring Stories of Inspirational Leaders
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Exploring Stories of Inspirational Leaders
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Exploring Stories of Inspirational Leaders
Being an Advocate in your Community
Ideas and activities to become an advocate for a charity or group in your area and help them share their message and support with people who need it. Suitable for KS2 learners.
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Being an Advocate in your Community
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Being an Advocate in your Community
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Being an Advocate in your Community
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Being an Advocate in your Community
Family Ideas Grid
Ideas to serve your community during Coronavirus. Suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3.
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
Kindness Postcard (Primary)
Use this postcard to offer support to neighbours who may need help. Suitable for KS1, KS2
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
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Kindness Postcard (Primary)
Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
Free Advent Resources focused on making Sacred Spaces on the build upto Christmas.
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Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
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Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
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Advent 2020 - Sacred Spaces
YLA Sample Resource (KS3)
A sample lesson from the KS3 Young Leaders Award resources.
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YLA Sample Resource (KS3)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS3)
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YLA Sample Resource (KS3)
Session 5 - Hope (KS3)
Session 5 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring Hope in today's world.
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Session 5 - Hope (KS3)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS3)
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Session 5 - Hope (KS3)
Session 4 - Friendship (KS3)
Session 4 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring friendship in today's world.
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS3)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS3)
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Session 4 - Friendship (KS3)
Session 3 - Compassion (KS3)
Session 3 of the Journey of Discovery sessions. Exploring compassion in today's world.
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS3)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS3)
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Session 3 - Compassion (KS3)
Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS3)
Session 2 of the Journey of Discovery sessions exploring thankfulness in our everyday.
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS3)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS3)
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Session 2 - Thankfulness (KS3)
Young Leader Journal
Activities to help you reflect on your leadership skills and character virtues. How might they help you now and in the future? Suitable for KS3 learners.
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Young Leader Journal
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Young Leader Journal
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Young Leader Journal
Session 1 - Courage (KS3)
Session 1 of the Journey of Discovery sessions exploring courage in our everyday.
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Session 1 - Courage (KS3)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS3)
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Session 1 - Courage (KS3)
Family Ideas Grid
Ideas to serve your community during Coronavirus. Suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3.
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
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Family Ideas Grid
Kindness Postcard (Secondary)
Use this postcard to offer support to neighbours who may need help. Suitable for KS3 learners.
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Kindness Postcard (Secondary)
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Kindness Postcard (Secondary)
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Kindness Postcard (Secondary)
Inspiring Leaders in Communities
Investigate great leaders working in your communities right now. Suitable for KS3 learners.
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Inspiring Leaders in Communities
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Inspiring Leaders in Communities
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Inspiring Leaders in Communities
Inspiring Leaders in Equal Rights
Explore the stories of leaders who have campaigned for equal rights and how their examples can inspire us today. Suitable for KS3 learners
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Inspiring Leaders in Equal Rights
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Inspiring Leaders in Equal Rights
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Inspiring Leaders in Equal Rights
Inspiring Leaders in Science
Investigate the stories of leaders who have worked to change the world through science.
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Inspiring Leaders in Science
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Inspiring Leaders in Science
Inspiring Leaders in Sport
Explore the stories of leaders in sport. How do they use their skills to help others? Suitable for KS3 learners.
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Inspiring Leaders in Sport
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Inspiring Leaders in Sport
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Inspiring Leaders in Sport
YLA Sample Resources (KS4+)
A sample lesson from the KS4/16+ Young Leaders Award resources.
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YLA Sample Resources (KS4+)
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YLA Sample Resources (KS4+)
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YLA Sample Resources (KS4+)
Worship at Home - Hope
Session 5 of our worship at home resources, this session focuses on Hope. A flexible resource for engaging in worship as a family at home.
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Worship at Home - Hope
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Worship at Home - Hope
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Worship at Home - Hope
Worship at Home - Friendship
Session 4 of our worship at home resources, this session focuses on Friendship. A flexible resource for engaging in worship as a family at home.
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Worship at Home - Friendship
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Worship at Home - Friendship
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Worship at Home - Friendship
Worship at Home - Compassion
Session 3 of our worship at home resources, this session focuses on Compassion. A flexible resource for engaging in worship as a family at home.
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Worship at Home - Compassion
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Worship at Home - Compassion
Worship at Home - Thankfulness
Session 2 of our worship at home resources, this session focuses on Thankfulness. A flexible resource for engaging in worship as a family at home.
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Worship at Home - Thankfulness
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Worship at Home - Thankfulness
Worship at Home - Courage
Session 1 of our worship at home resources, this session focuses on Courage. A flexible resource for engaging in worship as a family at home.
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Worship at Home - Courage
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Worship at Home - Courage
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