
In this emotionally complex KS4 PSHE lesson, students reflect on the fallout of violence from the perspective of the perpetrator’s family. Based on Adolescence (Episode 4, Part 2), the lesson follows Jamie’s father as he struggles to cope with grief, shame, and public harassment following his son’s arrest.
Titled You Can’t Wash It Away, this lesson encourages students to explore how guilt, denial, and powerlessness manifest in families after tragedy. Through a Socratic Circle discussion, students examine the symbolism of the father trying to remove graffiti from his van, his confrontation with the public, and the emotional weight carried by every family member. Themes of control, masculinity, justice, and grief take centre stage.
Key Themes Explored in this lesson:
- Community judgment and shame
- Parental guilt and emotional regulation
- Masculinity and emotional suppression
- Public vs private grief
- Justice, responsibility, and empathy
What’s included:
- Full lesson presentation
- Starter and exit task
- Clear learning objectives
- Socratic discussion format guidance
Note: This lesson is designed to be used alongside the Adolescence Socratic Circle Teacher’s Guide (available in my Tes shop), which includes:
- Comprehensive episode summaries
- Vocabulary lists and definitions
- Safeguarding and trigger notes
- Discussion questions and teacher guidance
Pairing this resource with the Student Guide and Parent Guide will ensure students are well-prepared for deep, meaningful discussion and reflection.
Explore the full unit:
This is Lesson 12 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’s Socratic Circle Guide
- Student Workbook
- Parent Guide
- Final creative project and rubric for assessment
All resources are aligned with the PSHE Association and statutory RSE curriculum.
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