Primary ESR Curriculum Pack

Empower Young Citizens with PlanBee’s ESR Curriculum Pack

Help pupils understand the world around them—and their place within it—with PlanBee’s Education for Social Responsibility (ESR) Curriculum Pack. Covering Years 1 to 6, this unique whole-school scheme supports children in developing the knowledge, skills and values they need to become thoughtful, responsible members of society.

Through age-appropriate, enquiry-based lessons, pupils explore seven strands of learning: ethical trade, biodiversity, climate change, ecosystems, finite planet, water scarcity and fulfilled lives. They revisit each of these strands in KS1, lower KS2 and upper KS2, building their knowledge, skills and understanding as they travel through each phase. The curriculum is designed to build awareness, empathy and critical thinking, encouraging children to reflect on their responsibilities to themselves, others and the planet.

Each three-lesson unit is fully planned and resourced, making it easy for teachers to deliver meaningful lessons that promote citizenship, social justice and global awareness, either as part of your PSHE provision or as a standalone subject.

What is included in the Primary ESR Curriculum Pack?

The ESR Curriculum Pack provides a complete Education for Social Responsibility curriculum for Years 1 to 6, with ready-to-teach schemes of work covering important social and environmental issues. Each scheme includes detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated activities and printable resources, alongside supporting curriculum documentation.

What is Education for Social Responsibility (ESR)?

Education for Social Responsibility helps children explore some of the social, environmental and ethical issues that affect people and the planet. The PlanBee ESR curriculum encourages children to develop their knowledge of these issues, consider different perspectives and think about the choices individuals and communities can make.

What topics are covered in the ESR Curriculum Pack?

The curriculum explores seven key strands: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Ecosystems, Ethical Trade, Finite Planet, Finite Resources, Fulfilled Lives and Water Scarcity. Children revisit these important ideas in different contexts as they progress through the primary years.

Is the ESR Curriculum Pack suitable for Years 1 to 6?

Yes. The ESR curriculum has been designed for use across the whole primary school, with age-appropriate learning for children from Year 1 through to Year 6.

How is the ESR curriculum sequenced?

The curriculum is structured to help children build their understanding as they move through the school. Key themes and concepts are explored at an appropriate level in different key stages, allowing children to make connections with earlier learning and develop an increasingly sophisticated understanding of social and environmental responsibility.

Does ESR link with PSHE and other curriculum subjects?

Yes. ESR has strong links with PSHE as well as subjects including Science, Geography and English. It can help schools provide children with opportunities to discuss real-world issues, consider different viewpoints and think about their own roles within their communities and the wider world.

What is included in each ESR scheme of work?

PlanBee ESR schemes include detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated activities and printable resources, giving teachers the materials they need to deliver each unit. The schemes can be taught as provided or adapted to suit the needs and interests of individual classes.

Can I preview the ESR curriculum before purchasing?

Yes. You can preview the ESR Curriculum Pack overview before purchasing to see how learning is organised across Years 1 to 6 and how the different ESR strands are explored throughout the curriculum.

Can I adapt the ESR curriculum for my school?

Yes. The Curriculum Pack provides a clear whole-school structure while giving teachers the flexibility to adapt individual lessons, discussions and activities for their pupils and school context.

Is the ESR Curriculum Pack suitable for subject leaders?

Yes. The whole-school structure makes it easier to see what children are learning across Years 1 to 6 and how key themes develop as children progress through the school. It can also support schools looking to establish a more coherent approach to teaching social and environmental responsibility.

How will I receive the ESR Curriculum Pack?

The ESR Curriculum Pack is a digital resource. After purchasing, you can access and download the included planning and teaching resources without waiting for physical materials to be delivered.