NEW 2026 RSHE Guidelines Compliant (see lesson plan for RSHE mapping details). This is a comprehensive, ready-to-teach PSHE lesson focused on Healthy Eating, Financial Literacy (Food Budgeting), and the Influences on Food Choice. This resource is perfectly suited for Key Stage 3 but includes statistical analysis and budgeting challenges that make it highly effective for Key Stage 4 .

The aims of this lesson are to:

• Describe the role of a balanced diet in maintaining a healthy lifestyle using the NHS Eatwell Guide.
• Explain the complex factors that influence food choices - from advertising to family culture - and how to make balanced decisions.
• Identify practical, realistic ways to eat healthily on a limited budget through a hands-on “shopping” simulation .

The lesson includes:

• A detailed, 100% editable PowerPoint with teacher talk, “Red Pen” reflection prompts, and progress measurers.
• Budget Basket Costing Guide and worksheet for the main simulation task.
• PSHE Ground Rules and signposting to support agencies like the NHS, YoungMinds, and The Mix .
• Flexible “Would You Rather” rounds to keep energy high during transitions