Lesson Title: Families and Relationships – Understanding Identity, Change, and Legal Union (PSHE / RSE)
This inclusive and reflective KS3/KS4 PSHE lesson explores the variety of family structures and relationships in modern Britain. Students learn about marriage, cohabitation, divorce, and how families influence identity and values. Through matching tasks, mind maps, and real-life scenario discussions, learners develop empathy and respect for diverse family forms.
Lesson Aims:
Identify different types of families (e.g. nuclear, extended, single-parent, same-sex)
Understand how families influence identity, values, beliefs, and culture
Explore the legal and emotional meaning of marriage and cohabitation
Understand why people choose to get married or not, and the impact of divorce
Reflect on how family changes (e.g. separation, illness, unemployment) affect individuals
Learn to respect and accept a variety of family and relationship models
Demonstrate understanding through gap-fill tasks, quizzes, and peer discussions
Perfect for PSHE, RSE, or Citizenship lessons. Supports SMSC development, diversity awareness, and British values.
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