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PSHE Unit – Families, Marriage & Parenthood | KS3/KS4 Relationships Education

This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit explores the many forms that families, relationships, and responsibilities can take. Designed to support the statutory Relationships Education and RSE curriculum, this unit helps students understand family diversity, marriage, separation, grief, and the challenges faced by young carers.

Perfect for KS3 or KS4 students, this unit is ideal for PSHE lessons, tutor time, drop-down days, or pastoral enrichment sessions.

Lesson Topics Covered:

• Different Types of Families – Celebrating diversity and challenging stereotypes
• Young Carers – Understanding roles, pressures, and sources of support
• Divorce Explained – Navigating change, separation, and family transitions
• Marriage & Civil Partnerships – Legal rights, responsibilities, and equality
• Marriage in Cultural & Global Contexts – Exploring traditions and values
• Grief, Loss & Bereavement – Emotional literacy and coping strategies
• Adoption & Fostering – Building families and understanding the process

📦** Each Lesson Pack Includes:**

• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint
• (With learning outcomes, confidence checkers, video links, task variety, and high-quality visual content)
• Student-Focused Tasks – Scenario work, comprehension tasks, group discussions, and reflective activities
• Assessment Opportunities – Confidence checkers and end-of-lesson reflections
• Extra Support Materials – Extension ideas, helpful websites, and inclusive resources
• Teacher-Friendly Format – Easy to deliver by both specialists and non-specialists

This unit is ideal for:

• PSHE and RSE Leads building a foundation in family, marriage, and relationship education
• Form tutors and pastoral leads supporting pupils through changes at home
• Schools promoting inclusivity, empathy, and emotional wellbeing

Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable student worksheets
Target Age Group: KS3 / KS4 (Ages 11–16)
Themes: Family structures, marriage, civil partnerships, grief, separation, adoption, caregiving

Empower your students to understand the realities and responsibilities of modern family life—while promoting empathy, resilience, and respect in all relationships.

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