Be Device Wise Learning and Resource Platform

Fresh research-based resources added monthly covering healthy device use behaviours, wellbeing, online safety, relationships and more, with tailored content available on request. Content has been designed to meet the updated statutory RSHE guidelines from July 2025 onwards.

“The Be Device Wise lesson plans are a fantastic addition to a school’s PSHE curriculum. They’re clear, easy to use, and not at all overburdensome for busy teachers. The messaging around reducing device use is simple but powerful, with real-life case studies that help pupils understand the impact of screens on wellbeing, relationships, sleep, and concentration. They’re perfect for supporting ‘Disconnect to Reconnect’ weeks or embedding into Health Education lessons as part of a broader digital wellbeing focus. A valuable, ready-to-use resource for any school.”

Helen Lord: PSHE & Healthy Schools Consultant

lesson plans

Be Device Wise have created lesson plans for key stage 1, key stage 2, key stage 3 and key stage 4. The lesson plans have been developed by Dr Charlotte Armitage in collaboration with Leeds Council. Some lesson plans have been developed based on the book ‘Generation Zombie: Why Devices are harming our children and what we can do about it,’ by Dr Charlotte Armitage.

Included in the lesson plan packs for each key stage group are lesson plans related to case studies and stand alone lesson plans. We also include a parent workshop lesson plan for you to help educate both children and their parents on the impact that devices have on them, to help facilitate healthier device use behaviours.

You can find out further information about what is included in each lesson pack using the links below.

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.

Key Stage 1 Lesson Plans

The lessons are appropriate for key stage 1, and key stage 1 parents.

Included are the following resources:

Lesson plan for key stage 1
Tommy case study for key stage 1
Parent workshop lesson plan for parents of key stage 1 children.
Stand alone lesson plan key stage 1
Stand alone lesson resources key stage 1.

Key Stage 2 Lesson Plans

The lessons are appropriate for key stage 2, and key stage 2 parents.

Included are the following resources:

Lesson plan for key stage 2 on Ben’s case study.
Ben case study for key stage 2
Lesson plan of ‘Tommy’s story’ for parents of key stage 2 children.
Parent workshop resource of ‘Tommy’s story.’
Stand alone lesson plan key stage 2
Stand alone lesson resources key stage 2.

Key Stage 3 Lesson Plans

The lessons are stand alone sessions appropriate for key stage 3, and key stage 3 parents.

Included are the following resources:

Key Stage 3 Lesson plan ‘Luna’s Disconnected World’
Resource: Luna Disconnected World.
Key Stage 3 Parent Workshop: ‘Luna’s Disconnected World’
Key Stage 3 Lesson Plan: Joe’s Wake up call.
Resource: Joe’s wake up call.
Stand Alone Lesson Plan Key stage 3
Resource for stand alone lesson.

Key Stage 4 Lesson Plans

The lessons are stand alone sessions appropriate for key stage 4, and key stage 4 parents.

Included are the following resources:

Key Stage 4 Lesson plan ‘Luna’s Story’
Resource: Luna Story.
Key Stage 4 Parent Workshop: ‘Joe’s Story (Joe’s wake up call)’
Key Stage 4 Lesson Plan: Joe’s Wake up call.
Resource: Joe’s wake up call.
Stand Alone Lesson Plan Key stage 4
Resource for stand alone lesson.