
In this KS4 PSHE lesson, students explore denial, guilt, and accountability during Jamie’s police interview in Episode 1, Part 3 of the series Adolescence.
Titled I Haven’t Done Anything Wrong, this lesson focuses on Jamie’s repeated insistence that he is innocent while police present mounting evidence, including CCTV, a possible motive, and online behaviour.
Through a Socratic Circle discussion, students will examine how people respond when accused of serious crimes, how guilt is expressed or avoided, and how the justice system handles youth offenders. The lesson also introduces discussions on gender, emotional expression, and how boys are taught to process shame.
Key Themes Explored in this lesson:
- Guilt, denial, and accountability
- The justice system’s approach to youth suspects
- Gender and emotional suppression
- Social media and objectification
- Parental breakdown and perception of innocence
What’s included:
- Full lesson presentation
- Starter and exit task
- Clear learning objectives
- Socratic discussion format guidance
Note: This lesson is designed to go with the Adolescence Socratic Circle Teacher’s Guide (see my Tes shop) which includes:
- Full summaries for each part
- Key terminology and definitions
- Discussion questions for each part
- Trigger warnings & 51 notes
- Teacher’s notes
- Extension task ideas
Pairing this resource with the Student Guide and Parent Guide will allow learners to reflect more deeply and prepare responses before engaging in discussion. Purchasing the whole Adolescence bundle is the best way to save on this resource!
Explore the full unit:
This is Lesson 4 of a 16-part PSHE series based on Adolescence. Visit my TES shop to purchase the complete bundle, which includes:
- 16 full lesson presentations
- Teacher Guide with notes and questions
- Student Pack
- Parent Guide
- Final project and assessment rubric
All aligned with the PSHE Association guidance and statutory RSE content.
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