the freedoms and protections everyone is entitled to, like safety, equality and free speech

when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or beliefs

the actions we are expected to take to respect others and follow the law

Rights and responsibilities in our community

RSHE (PSHE)

Equality in modern Britain

Rights and responsibilities in the workplace

Support in our community

This unit examines the importance of respect, compassion and understanding in communities. Pupils explore equality in modern Britain, understand individual rights and responsibilities in communities and workplaces, and learn how to access support.

Communities: Why is respect, understanding and compassion important?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

because they are sitting quietly in a café

because they are walking in pairs through a park

because they are blocking a shop entrance

because they’re waiting at a bus stop after school

because they are repeatedly shouting at people passing by

Why might police issue a dispersal order to a group in a public place?

The {{}} from Harassment Act makes it illegal to follow, threaten or repeatedly contact someone in a way that causes fear or distress.

walking away when someone tries to start an argument

leaving the area calmly when told to by an officer

Match each responsibility to the correct example of behaviour.

the right to refuse to work with someone different from you

the right to ignore group rules in public

the right to say anything you want online

Which of the following is a right we have in our communities?

making repeated unwanted comments towards someone

Which behaviour could be classed as harassment in public?

Where can someone report or get support if they witness or experience harassment or feel unsafe in their community?

everyone having the same opinions and beliefs

avoiding talking to people who are different

people respecting each other's differences

What do you think is the most important thing needed for people to live together peacefully in a community?

ask them politely to move or find another route

pick it up and throw it away if safe to do so

Match each situation with what you think would be the best response.

Which word describes when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, sex or beliefs?

Freedom of {{}} means people can express their opinions, but there are still rules about what they can say.

stay in well-lit areas and share your location with a trusted adult

speak up if safe to do so or get help from an adult

Match each scenario with the most appropriate action.

only popular people get special treatment

Which of these statements best describes what it means to live in a community where everyone's rights are protected and responsibilities are shared?

Rights and responsibilities in our community

Lesson outcome

Content guidance