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Sex and the Law – Year 10

A Year 10 lesson to help young people understand their rights and responsibilities within relevant legal frameworks, and to ensure they are supported to make decisions and choices that support safe and enjoyable sexual relationships.

Year 10 Staying Safe

Learning objectives

  • Recognise the key reasons people have sex, what sexual acts are in the eyes of the law and that the legal age of sexual consent in the UK is 16
  • Describe what is meant by a ‘position of trust’ in relation to negotiating sexual consent
  • Recognise that some types of unhealthy behaviours within relationships are criminal
  • Describe why the law is there to protect them
  • Know how to seek support for themselves or for 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 staying safe.

"I now understand the law is with sexual acts, especially for under 18's"

Student – Year 10 Brook lesson on harassment

"I thought it was very interesting learning about my rights and the laws surrounding sexual relationships and I liked being able to express my own opinion while considering other peoples opinions."

Student Brook lesson on staying safe

"It helped us to know what to do if we experience sexual harassment and how to stop it"

Student – Year 10 Brook lesson on harassment

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