51ºÚÁÏ

Lesson Title: Discrimination – Challenging Prejudice and Promoting Equality (Citizenship / PSHE)
This powerful KS3/KS4 Citizenship lesson helps students explore how discrimination undermines British values and active citizenship. Using real-world case studies, protected characteristics, and the concept of multicultural Britain, students develop empathy, legal awareness, and a deeper understanding of inclusion.

Lesson Aims:

Define prejudice and discrimination, and understand their differences

Identify the UK’s protected characteristics and forms of prejudice (e.g. racism, sexism, transphobia)

Explore the link between British values (e.g. respect, tolerance, rule of law) and anti-discrimination

Recognise hate crime and understand its legal consequences in the UK

Analyse real case studies (e.g. football racism, CPS prosecutions, Chelsea FC incident)

Understand how discrimination affects communities and individual wellbeing

Develop critical thinking through scenario analysis and solution-based discussions

Ideal for Citizenship, PSHE, or Equality & Diversity education. Supports SMSC, British values, and 51ºÚÁÏ objectives.