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Introduction to Sexual Health – Year 9

A Year 9 lesson to introduce the topic of sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) while emphasising the importance of consent within all sexual encounters.

Year 9 Puberty and Sexual Health

Learning objectives

  • Explain what sexual health means and why it matters
  • Recognise consent in terms of freedom, capacity and choice
  • Explain how contraception helps prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Identify common STIs, their symptoms, testing and treatment
  • Know how to use a condom correctly
  • Know where to access local sexual health services
  • Know how to seek help and support for themselves or a friend

What’s in each Lesson?

Each lesson comes as a complete pack with slides, activities and teacher guidance:

A fully resourced lesson plan
PowerPoint for every lesson
Teacher guidance notes
Printable student worksheets
Download resources anytime for 12 months
Engaging, participatory activities

What students are saying

Here’s what students thought of Brook lessons on sexual health.

"Although I already knew what contraception was, it was explained more and told me more ways to do it"

Student – Year 9 Brook sexual health lesson

"[I liked] The fact we had discussion with classmates so it didn't feel like a lecture"

Student – Year 9 Brook sexual health lesson