RSHE (PSHE)

Hymenoplasty and virginity testing

Forced marriage

This unit addresses violence against women and girls, updated to reflect the 2026 RSHE guidance. Pupils learn about FGM, virginity testing, hymenoplasty and forced marriage, understanding the serious harms, legal protections, and how to seek help and report concerns.

Staying safe and healthy: Forced marriage, FGM, hymenoplasty & virginity testing

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

References to forced marriage, violence against women and girls.

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

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

altering female genitals for non-medical reasons

laws and regulations providing safety and rights to individuals

organisations and resources available to help victims

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Which of the following statements about FGM is inaccurate?

FGM causes {{}} and psychological harm to the victim.

What is a legal consequence of performing FGM in the UK?

Which UK charity offers support for FGM victims?

chemicals in the body that act like messengers

when your skin gets spots or pimples because of blocked pores

the way we care for our bodies to keep us healthy and smelling good

Puberty is the process of {{}} from a child's body into an adult's body.

The penis should be cleaned daily with warm water.

The vulva should be cleaned daily with scented soap and water.

The vulva should be cleaned regularly with warm water.

Which of the following statements about caring for genitals is inaccurate?

It is a personal preference if you remove your pubic hair.

Pubic hair protects the genitals from bacteria and dirt.

Everyone's pubic hair looks exactly the same.

Pubic hair begins as fine, light hair and over time thickens and spreads.

Which of the following statements are true?

All genitals are different and their {{}} does not affect their function.

shave facial hair every day to keep it clean

wash head hair when needed depending on hair type

wash facial hair with gentle skincare products

wash head hair every day regardless of hair type

How can someone properly care for their hair during puberty?

FGM

Lesson outcome

Content guidance