Choices and Consequences is a discussion‑based health and wellbeing lesson that explores the real‑life consequences of wilful fire‑raising and hoax calls. Using the Heat of the Moment film, pupils examine peer pressure, anti‑social behaviour, and how individual choices can have serious and long‑lasting impacts on people, families, and emergency services. The lesson encourages thoughtful discussion, empathy, and personal responsibility.
How To Use
- Introduce the lesson as a respectful, discussion‑based session and outline the learning objectives.
- Use questioning and paired discussion to explore what wilful fire‑raising and hoax calls mean and their potential consequences.
- Play the Heat of the Moment film (in the accompanying presentation) in stages, pausing at key points to discuss characters, peer pressure, choices, and outcomes.
- Encourage pupils to reflect on short‑ and long‑term consequences, including legal implications and the impact on emergency services.
Conclude with a plenary that reinforces key messages and promotes positive decision‑making if pupils feel unsure or under pressure.
Supporting Items:
'Resource 1' is the presentation for this lesson.