Sexual harassment
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what sexual harassment is, the law surrounding it and how to get help.
Key learning points
- Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual words, actions or behaviours that make someone uncomfortable, upset or afraid.
- Sexual harassment can be physical, verbal, non-verbal or digital.
- The law protects individuals from sexual harassment and provides legal recourse.
- There are various ways to seek help and support if experiencing or witnessing sexual harassment.
Keywords
Sexual harassment - unwanted words, actions or behaviours of a sexual nature that make someone uncomfortable, upset or afraid
Consent - everyone involved clearly agrees to sexual activity without pressure; it's freely given, can be withdrawn anytime, and requires understanding
Legal recourse - the ability to seek assistance or justice through legal means
Support - the actions taken to help someone who is in a difficult or dangerous situation, such as providing care and seeking medical attention
Common misconception
Sexual harassment is always physical.
Sexual harassment can also be verbal or non-verbal, such as sending threatening messages or making inappropriate gestures.
Teacher tip
Speak with your RSHE lead or DSL before delivering this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
a person who is harmed as a result of another's actions
an individual who has committed a harmful act
forcing someone to do something against their will through threats
Q2.Which statement is inaccurate?
Q3.Which of the following are risks associated with CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation)?
Q4.Unwanted sexual actions that hurt, pressure or make others feel unsafe or uncomfortable are known as ...
Q5.If this is the definition, what is the word? To influence someone’s emotions to make them do something.
Q6.Which of the following statements are accurate?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
unwanted sexual behaviour that makes someone feel unsafe/uncomfortable
everyone involved clearly agrees to sexual activity without pressure
the ability to seek assistance or justice through legal means
Q2.Which statement about sexual harassment is accurate?
Q3.Match the action to the form of sexual harassment.
digital sexual harassment
physical sexual harassment
verbal sexual harassment
non-verbal sexual harassment
Q4.Which statement is not accurate?
Q5.Sexual harassment that comes under the Sexual Offences Act (2003) and the Online Safety Act (2023) are considered offences.
Q6.Crimestoppers, the police, trusted adults and the NSPCC are all places that victims can go to for ...
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To help you plan your 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Sexual harassment, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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