Summer Term

My Relationships

Lesson aim:

Pupils can recognise a wide range of relationships, including the attributes of positive, healthy relationships.

Learning outcomes:

• I know what a relationship is and the different types of relationships that people enjoy
• I can identify the different types of relationships I am in
• I have considered ways people show that they care for each other within a relationship

Key words:

relationship, public, private

It is important for pupils to feel comfortable to talk about all the relationships which matter to them, including those with non-blood relatives, pets etc. It is also important that pupils can equally celebrate the different types of families within which they live including foster families, same sex parents, grandparents etc. 

Activities:

Relationship Roulette
Relationship Map
Respectful Relationships

My body 1

Lesson aim:

Pupils know how their body may change as they grow and develop, how to care for their body and celebrate their uniqueness.

Learning outcomes:

• I understand how my body might change as I grow and develop
• I can celebrate everybody's physical uniqueness
• I know how to keep my body clean and hygienic

Key words:

penis, vulva, hygiene

Be mindful of pupils who are physically very different from most other pupils due to disability, early onset puberty, born intersex etc. It is also important to be sensitive to pupils who are gender questioning or identify as transgender. It might be appropriate to include relevant variations within the lesson activities to ensure all pupils are fully included and lesson content is relevant. When talking to pupils about the body it is helpful to avoid the term 'normal', exchanging this term for 'natural'. Encourage scientific terms for the body, including genitalia.

Activities:

My Age

Brilliantly unique!

Stop, shake, spread

My body 2

Lesson aim:

Pupils can reflect on how their body has changed and anticipate body changes, understanding that some are related to puberty.

Learning outcomes:

• I know how a baby develops
• I know how a baby is born
• I know how my body has changed so far and how it might change in the future

Key words:

foetus, puberty

Pupils may have been told a variety of stories about how babies are made or may not have been told anything and have a developing curiosity. This lesson does not address the issue of conception, but focuses on the development of the human being from conception through to puberty. If pupils raise questions about sexual intercourse or conception explain this is something they will learn about in Year five/six RSE, or they could ask a trusted adult at home. Pupils may have been born with a range of different family circumstances. It is important to take these into consideration when completing the final box of the worksheet in Activity one. This can be achieved by not assuming every pupil has met both parents, instead asking 'who was excited to welcome you into the world'. For a looked after child who is not sure, encourage them to draw the first person they remember.

Activities:

I started as an egg!

How I've changed and developed

Puberty predictions

My rights and responsibilities 1

Lesson aim:

Pupils understand the right to protect their body from unwanted touch.

Learning outcomes:

• I know that it is my right to decide who can touch my body
• I have thought about the reasons why some people may need to touch my body
• I know how to respond if someone touches my body without my permission

Key words:

penis, testicles, vulva, vagina

Some pupils may have already experienced unwanted and/or sexual touching. This may make it harder for them to engage in this lesson and use appropriate behaviours. It is important for you to demonstrate an openness in discussing this sensitive topic so pupils see you are someone who is willing to talk about it. As this lesson has the potential to enable safeguarding disclosures ensure pupils know who and when to talk to a trusted adult in school. It is advisable to notify the school safeguarding leads and pastoral support workers that you will be teaching this lesson, allowing them to prepare for any disclosures. Ensure that you are familiar with the safeguarding policy and procedures within your school.

Activities:

Teacher says

To touch or not to touch?

Stop!

My rights and responsibilities 2

Lesson aim:

Pupils know that marriage is a commitment freely entered into by both people and that no one should marry if they don't absolutely want to or are making the decision freely for themselves.

Learning outcomes:

• I understand what marriage is and why this is something special between two people
• I have explored the reasons why some people choose not to get married
• I know that marriage should always be a choice

Key words:

marriage, arranged marriage, forced marriage

Pupils will have differing views on marriage depending on their family circumstances, faith and personal views. Be aware of pupils who live in families where parents have not married, separated or divorced by talking inclusively and sensitively about the quality of a relationship, love, respect and trust. Talk equally favourably of people who are not in a romantic relationship.

Activities:

Wedding day!

Wanted!

Arranged marriage