Supporting others through difficult times
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to support others involved in difficult times and when and how to seek help.
Key learning points
- Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) can happen in person or online and is never acceptable.
- It is important to listen, show support, and never blame the person affected.
- You should report harmful behaviour, even if it feels difficult.
- Trusted adults and services can help keep everyone safe.
Keywords
Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) - unwanted sexual actions that hurt, pressure or make others feel unsafe or uncomfortable
Common misconception
I will get into trouble if I disclose something that someone else has done.
Telling a trusted adult about something serious someone else has done isn’t about getting anyone in trouble, it’s about keeping yourself and others safe.
Teacher tip
Make sure pupils know how to report concerns in your setting.
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
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the best person to speak to first if something online makes you feel uncomfortable?
Q2.It is illegal to take, share or ask for sexual images or videos of anyone under the age of ...
Q3.Which of these is an example of image-based abuse?
Q4.Match each online action with the most appropriate consequence.
is illegal and could lead to police involvement.
can help protect yourself and others online.
could allow the behaviour to continue unchecked.
Q5.It is important to remember that even if you delete something online, others might have already saved or it.
Q6.Someone sends Rachel a threat and a private photo that she shared. What should Rachel do?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does HSB stand for?
Q2.If you see or experience harmful sexual behaviour, what should you do?
Q3.Match the behaviour with the correct action.
report to a trusted adult
listen carefully and support them
save evidence and ask for help from an adult
Q4.Dan sees someone in school touching another pupil in a way that makes them uncomfortable. What is the right thing for Dan to do?
Q5.Why is it important to tell a trusted adult if you know someone has done something serious?
Q6.Noah receives an unwanted and inappropriate message online from a classmate. What should Noah do?
To help you plan your 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Supporting others through difficult times, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Supporting others through difficult times, 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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