Power and consent
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how power imbalances affect consent and describe what grooming is.
Key learning points
- Power imbalances can affect an individual's ability to give or refuse consent.
- Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual activity without consent and includes rape and sexual assault.
- Grooming involves building trust with the intention of manipulation or abuse.
- Recognising the signs of grooming is crucial for prevention and intervention.
Keywords
Power imbalance - a situation where one person has more power or influence over another
Consent - everyone involved clearly agrees to sexual activity without pressure; it's freely given, can be withdrawn anytime and requires understanding
Manipulate - to influence someone’s emotions to make them do something
Coerce - to force someone to do something against their will through threats, pressure or intimidation
Grooming - when an adult or older young personbuilds trust with a young person to manipulate them for harmful purposes, often leading to abuse or exploitation
Common misconception
Grooming only happens online.
Grooming can occur in any environment, not just online. It can happen in communities and within families.
Teacher tip
Talk about listening to gut feelings with the class. Often our gut feelings about a situation can help assess what is going on. If something doesn't feel quite right, listen to those instincts.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definitions.
when someone shares something private, like an experience of harm
a person who is harmed as a result of another's actions
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Q2.Which of these statements are accurate?
Q3.Which of the following is an example of harmful sexual behaviour?
Q4.It is for someone to possess, take or share a nude image or video of someone under 18, even if they are under 18 themselves.
Q5.What is the definition of perpetrator?
Q6.Which of the following are examples of being an active bystander?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate them
to force someone to do something through threats or pressure
to influence someone’s emotions to make them do something
Q2.Consent must be given freely, willingly and without ...
Q3.Which of the following statements about imbalances of power is inaccurate?
Q4.Which statement about grooming is incorrect?
Q5.Which of the following are potential signs someone is being groomed?
Q6.Sexual is any unwanted sexual activity without consent.
To help you plan your 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Power and consent, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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