the process of changing from a child's body to an adult's; it usually starts between the ages of 8-14

when your skin gets spots or pimples because of blocked pores, often during puberty

a smell that is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down proteins in sweat; it can become more noticeable in puberty as sweat glands become more active

Changes in puberty and when to seek help

RSHE (PSHE)

Women's health conditions

Menstruation and how cycles change with age

Puberty and brain development

This unit explores normal pubertal changes and when to seek help. Pupils learn about brain development during adolescence, understand menstrual health including how cycles change with age, recognise period problems, and know when and how to access professional support.

Our changing bodies: When might I need to seek support?

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

the process of changing from a child's body to an adult's

a smell that is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down proteins

when your skin gets spots or pimples because of blocked pores

Match the words to the correct definition.

reduce the bacteria that reacts with sweat

Antiperspirant and deodorant both can help to...

True, because media shows what healthy bodies should look like.

True, because everyone develops in exactly the same way.

False, because there is a wide range of 'normal' changes.

False, because puberty changes are always identical for everyone.

True or False? Our changing bodies during puberty must match the bodies we see in the media to be 'normal'.

Order these sources of information from the most to the least reliable when seeking help for a specific worry.

There is a wide range of '{{}}' changes during puberty.

keep worries to yourself and hope they go away

compare yourself to others to see if you're normal

seek support from trusted adults or medical professionals

If you are struggling with changes during puberty, what is the best thing to do?

physical changes that mark the transition to adulthood.

emotional changes that mark the transition to adulthood.

physical and emotional changes that mark the transition to adulthood.

Puberty can start at any time from age eight and ends around age...

True, because puberty is controlled by age and happens at the same time for all.

True, because hormones are released at exactly the same moment for everyone.

False, because puberty timing varies between individuals.

False, because only females experience puberty.

True or False? Males and females will start puberty at exactly the same time.

If we share our experiences of puberty, it means we can __________ each other.

If you are worried about your health you can speak to ...

What happens to most young people's height during puberty?

Changes in puberty and when to seek help

Lesson outcome

Content guidance