
In this powerful follow-up lesson, students explore masculinity, fear, and the justice system through the lens of the series Adolescence.
Focusing on Jamie’s arrest and traumatic strip search, this KS4 PSHE lesson uses a Socratic Circle format to help students unpack key themes such as emotional repression, vulnerability, institutional power, and family roles. Designed to support critical thinking and reflective dialogue, this lesson invites learners to examine how boys are taught to respond to fear, control and shame, and what happens when that breaks down.
What’s included:
- Full lesson presentation (PDF)
- Starter and exit task
- Learning objectives
- Reminder on discussion format and expectations including sentence starters
To get the most out of this lesson:
You will need the Adolescence Socratic Circle Teacher Guide, which includes detailed vocabulary lists, trigger warnings, and over 30 high-quality, scaffolded discussion questions for this episode. You may also wish to use the Student Pack, which contains questions and reflection space for every lesson.
Themes Explored:
- Toxic masculinity and silence
- Institutional treatment of young people
- Power, fear, and justice
- Family support and helplessness
- Emotional awareness in boys and men
Bundle and Save:
This lesson is part of a complete 16-lesson Adolescence unit. Visit my TES shop to purchase the full bundle, which includes:
- Teacher Guide
- Student Workbook
- Parent Support Pack
- 16 full PSHE lessons
- Final Project & Assessment Rubric
All aligned with PSHE Association guidance and RSE statutory requirements.
pshe teaching resources | ks4 pshe lessons | adolescence series | toxic masculinity | consent and coercion | rse education | justice system ks4 | socratic circle | emotional literacy | critical thinking in pshe | strip search | vulnerability | boys and emotional repression
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