HeadteacherChat’s Review of 1decision Ltd

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How does 1decision Ltd describe their product?

The 1decision resources support schools to evidence 'outstanding' personal development through a fully kite-marked PSHE & RSHE programme (which includes British values).

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1decision resources are already being used in over 47 counties across the UK. Our unique, kite-marked, and interactive bank of life skills resources has been created to support PSHE, SMSC development, and safeguarding, through a sequence of topics which have recently been updated to support the new statutory changes in Health Education and Relationships Education.

Our extensive range of topics and assemblies ultimately reduce planning time for teachers whilst providing a 21st century approach to Early Years PSED and Primary PSHE. Resources are mapped to the Early Learning goals, statutory RSHE guidance, British values and the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study.

Visit our website to try many resources for free and discover our unique core of videos with alternative endings.

What does it enable you to do?

“Prevention not cure” is 1decision’s philosophy and to deliver this, they have developed a vast range of resources to provide a programme for EYFS and primary ages. The thorough curriculum map removes the burden of planning and ensures coverage with nine modules/ year group (years 1 – 6). The lesson plans are very user-friendly, deliberately not long and wordy and they include key questions attached to screenshots of video/powerpoint slides, saving teachers’ time and making them easy to deliver and most importantly, to support you in evidencing progression for every child in your care.

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Resources include:

• Video tutorials and supporting materials for teachers
• Lesson plans for each on-screen lesson/topic
• EYFS animations using visual, ‘rainbow’ characters, ‘Read to me’ versions and games to reinforce concepts eg ‘Blue learns to share’, ‘Orange wants to play with Yellow.’
• KS1/KS2 videos embedded into easy to manage topics – over 100 scenarios are available (Online bullying, sharing images etc.) with challenging questions to discuss. Many have 2 alternative endings to allow children to explore, discuss, and see, the consequences of taking different actions from the safety of the classroom.
• Assessments – RAG rated baselines, student self-assessments and more
• Activity worksheets
• Word banks
• Knowledge organisers
• Teachers Notes/Video discussion guidance
• First Aid module
• Student book (extra at £3/pupil) 
• Nurture Group – resources covering 6 areas, to be delivered 1:1 or in a group of up to 6 children, working on self-esteem (free of charge if bought with the primary subscriptions) 
• Assembly packs (free)

Further support for SLT/teachers:

• Training Portal for the whole school
• CPD for all teachers (includes workbook evidence)
• Ongoing audit for SLT – useful for Governor monitoring
• Discussion points e.g. how to answer personal questions from children
• How to utilise assessments (with examples)
• Preparing for inspection
• Termly magazine for teachers
• List of books linked to each module
• Surveys

Support for parents/carers:

• Parents/Carers Zone – gives access to resources used in lessons, handy information e.g., ‘Understanding RSHE’
• RainbowSmart – an app for young children that helps them to manage their emotions, develop empathy, create healthy relationships and problem solving. This app can be downloaded for free and supports families to revisit the early years stories and games to re-inforce the learning.

Subscriptions for the EYFS, 5-8 and 8-11 resources can be bought separately or together. Costs vary, depending on whether a school is 1, 2 or 3+ form entry (1-form entry = £350). The Training Portal is an extra cost but there is a 50% reduction if bought with a primary subscription.

Benefits of using 1decision Ltd?

• Experienced, long-established company providing a complete, kite-marked programme for PSHE and RSHE
• Supports schools in evidencing progression for every child
• Interactive and engaging resources for 3 – 11 year olds
• Vast range of support materials for the classroom and for parents/carers
• Excellent opportunities for discussion in a safe space
• Training portal to support teachers to deliver the programme effectively

Testimonials:

“The children love how interactive the lessons are (especially DeeDee) and actively look forward to the lively discussions and role play scenarios. Children definitely seem to be more engaged in their learning as a result. The site has lots of additional links to further resources and websites which are really useful for follow up lessons.”

Grainne Fearon, St William of York Catholic Primary School

“1decision throws up really big questions that prompt intelligent and thoughtful discussion. Allows you to deliver to appropriate emotional maturity. Would struggle to teach PSHE across the board without this resource”. 

Julie Hampshire, Rook's Nest Academy

Website link:

https://www.1decison.co.uk

In summary, HeadteacherChat recommends 1decision Ltd because the resources are of a very high standard with carefully planned lesson plans and accompanying resources. There are even opportunities in which pupils are able to explore different scenarios in a really thought provoking and inspiring way. A great product that will provoke many discussions in school. 

Lucy Coy, CEO, HeadteacherChat Ltd.   December 2022

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