
In this KS4 PSHE lesson, students will explore the concepts of vulnerability, consent, and control through the lens of Jamie’s arrest and forensic processing in Episode 1, Part 2 of the series Adolescence.
Titled Don’t Wash Away the Evidence, this lesson focuses on the intense custody scenes where Jamie is placed in a dry cell, swabbed for DNA, and subjected to a strip search. Through a Socratic Circle discussion, students will analyse the significance of these procedures and how the police gather evidence in serious criminal cases. They’ll also consider the director’s choices in portraying Jamie’s vulnerability and emotional state, and why it matters.
Key Themes Explored in this lesson:
- Vulnerability and control in the justice system
- Consent and the trauma of body searches
- Emotional suppression and powerlessness
- Police procedure and forensic evidence gathering
- Media and directorial decisions in storytelling
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 3 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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