Society, Body Image & Peer Pressure – 8-Lesson PSHE & Wellbeing Bundle (KS3–KS4)
Society, Body Image & Peer Pressure – 8-Lesson PSHE & Wellbeing Bundle (KS3–KS4)
This fully resourced 8-lesson PSHE bundle explores the powerful impact of society, social media, body image, and peer pressure on young people today. Aligned with the PSHE Association Programme of Study and DfE statutory RSE guidance, these editable lesson packs help students develop self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in a world filled with unrealistic expectations and digital distortion.
Perfect for PSHE lessons, drop-down days, pastoral interventions or mental health awareness programmes across Key Stage 3 and 4.
💡 Lesson Topics in This Bundle:
1. Societal Expectations & Freedom of Choice – How culture and norms shape behaviour
2. Appearance vs Reality Online – Understanding curated identities and glamorised content
3. Being Yourself & Self-Love – Celebrating authenticity and inner confidence
4. Photoshop, Filters & Fake Images – Challenging unrealistic media representations
5. Risks, Dares & Online Challenges – Recognising danger and responding safely
6. Tattoos & Piercings – Rights, risks, and responsible choices
7. Body Shaming – Its impact and how to promote body confidence
8. Anxiety, Depression & Eating Disorders – Signs, symptoms and how to seek help
📦 Each Lesson Includes:
• 1 x Fully Editable PowerPoint
• Clear Learning Outcomes & Confidence Checkers
• Embedded Video Links & Case Studies
• A Variety of Student Tasks & Discussions
• Comprehension Activities & Reflection Prompts
• Literacy & Key Vocabulary Focus
• Assessment Opportunities
• Extra Support Websites & Signposting
• Fully Editable for School Contexts & Needs
🎯 Learning Aims Across the Unit:
• Understand societal and media pressures
• Recognise the difference between online presentation and real life
• Develop emotional literacy and body positivity
• Identify signs of poor mental health (e.g., anxiety, depression, eating disorders)
• Explore safe responses to dares, trends, and peer influence
• Encourage responsible decision-making and self-acceptance
🔑 Key Vocabulary Includes:
Societal Expectations, Self-Love, Body Shaming
Beauty Standards, Peer Pressure, Photoshop
Eating Disorders – Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating
Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Awareness
Tattoos, Piercings, Cultural Identity, Risk Management
This bundle is ideal for schools committed to promoting positive mental health, media literacy, and healthy self-imagein the classroom. Ready to deliver, easy to adapt.
Use in form time, PSHE/RSE lessons, enrichment days, or themed wellbeing weeks.
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