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Equality & Protected Characteristics – High School PSHE / Advisory Unit (7-Lesson Pack)
An engaging and informative unit exploring equality, discrimination, and legal rights. Perfect for high school students, this unit supports character education, personal development, and citizenship understanding through real-world scenarios and current topics.

✅ Resource Includes:
• 7 Fully Editable PowerPoint Lessons
• 7 Homework Assignments
• 7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checkers
• Group activities, discussion questions, and embedded video links
• Teacher Notes included for select slides
• Aligned with updated statutory guidance, PSHE Association themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks

📘 Lesson Topics:

1. Marriage & Civil Partnership – Understanding Legal Rights
2. Religion & Belief – Respecting Faith and Diversity
3. Pregnancy & Maternity – Workplace Rights & Responsibilities
4. Age Discrimination – Equal Opportunity for All Ages
5. Sex Discrimination – Gender Equality & the Law
6. Types of Marriage – Rights and Cultural Perspectives
7. Crime, Justice & the Law – Understanding Legal Boundaries

🎯 Learning Objectives:
• Identify and explain the rights protected under the Equality Act
• Recognize how discrimination based on age, sex, belief, or family status can impact individuals
• Understand the legal and personal implications of marriage, civil partnerships, and family planning
• Explore gender pay gaps, workplace policies, and inclusive practices
• Discuss the importance of law, justice, and accountability in society

🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Civil Partnership, Spouse, Religious Tolerance, Protected Characteristic, Discrimination, Gender Pay Gap, SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay), Cohabitation, Rule of Law, Rehabilitation

📌 Perfect For:
• PSHE / Advisory / SEL Curriculum
• Citizenship Education
• Legal Rights & Responsibilities Modules
• Equality and Diversity Awareness Projects

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