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Marriage & Civil Partnerships PSHE lesson. This Marriage & Civil Partnerships lesson looks at the meanings of the terms marriage, civil relationship and cohabitation. The lesson covers the requirements of ensuring pupils are aware of the legal benefits of marriage compared to cohabitation or religious ceremonies and raises awareness that “common‑law marriage” is a myth, that cohabitants do not acquire marriage‑like legal status regardless of children or duration. The lesson briefly discusses forced marriage but ideally this would also be covered as a separate lesson. Pictures demonstrate an example of slides included. We also have a pupil workbook which can be used alongside this resource and offer it in a tutor time format.

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This lesson forms part of our 2026 RSHE guidance curriculum.

This is an easy to follow power point lesson (no prior planning, printing or preparation required). The resource is designed to be delivered as one 60 minute session but all of our resources are fully editable and designed to allow sections to be added, removed or changed should you need to do so.

No previous knowledge in the subject area is needed, the lesson is easily deliverable by someone who is not a subject specialist or an experienced PSHE teacher. Lesson meets 2026 RSHE / PSHE guidance.

Lesson includes-
Teacher Guidance Slide
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Discussion and feedback tasks
Starter and plenary task
Ask an expert slide directing pupils to further support and information
Related Careers slide
Homework Option

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