Year 8

RSE - Year 8

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) for year 8 has been structured into three blocks of lessons to be delivered over the course of the school year. While the RSE Advisory Curriculum provides this framework, each secondary school has the flexibility to tailor the delivery of these blocks in a way that best meets the needs of their learning community. As a result, the timing and sequence of the lessons may vary slightly between schools. We encourage parents to reach out to their child’s school for specific information on when these blocks will be taught.

Below, you will find an overview document that outlines the learning intentions and success criteria for each lesson in the block. Where possible, we have also provided the PowerPoint slides and lesson plans. Please note that while these resources provide a clear outline of the planned content, the delivery may vary from class to class depending on the teacher’s approach, the dynamic of the class, and the questions students raise during lessons. This flexibility allows for a more responsive and tailored learning experience.

Autumn term - block 1

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Year 8 Block 1 Overview

The lesson materials for year 8 block 1 have been developed by the PSHE Association. Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to publish these materials online; however, parent/carer copies of all lesson plans and PowerPoints will be made available upon request. Please contact your child's school to request these resources.

Spring term - block 2

Body Changes & Confidence

Year 8 Block 2 Overview

	PowerPoint Slides	Lesson Plan	Additional Resources
Lesson 1 - My Body Now	Lesson 1 slides	Lesson 1 plan	Lesson 1 Handout A Lesson 1 Terminology
Lesson 2 - My Changing Body	Lesson 2 slides	Lesson 2 plan	Lesson 2 Do It Now Task Puberty Handout (Brook)
Lesson 3 - Menstruation	Lesson 3 slides	Lesson 3 plan	Lesson 3 Activity Poster Lesson 3 Activity
Lesson 4 - Learning About My Body	Lesson 4 slides	Lesson 4 plan
Lesson 5 - Body Image & Influences	Lesson 5 slides	Lesson 5 plan
Lesson 6 - Body Confidence	Lesson 6 slides	Lesson 6 plan	Lesson 6 Handout A

Summer term - block 3

Relationship Respect & Consent

Year 8 block 3 - overview

	PowerPoint Slides	Lesson Plans	Additional Resources
Lesson 1 - Healthy Relationships	Lesson 1 slides	Lesson 1 plan	Lesson 1 Handout A
Lesson 2 - Relationship Changes *PSHE Association resource
Lesson 3 - Consent	Lesson 3 slides	Lesson 3 plan
Lesson 4 - Not Just Flirting *PSHE Association resource
Lesson 5 - Misogyny	Lesson 5 slides	Lesson 5 plan	Lesson 5 Handout A
Lesson 6 - Feminism & Positive Masculinity	Lesson 6 slides	Lesson 6 plan	Lesson 6 Handout A

*Please note that some of our lessons use resources developed by the PSHE Association. Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to share these PowerPoint slides and lesson plans online; however, you can request official PSHE Association parent/carer copies of these resources by contacting your child's school.