Pregnancy & Maternity- Protected Characteristics Lesson. A fully-resourced editable PowerPoint lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on the importance of this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
To understand rights of pregnant employees
To be able to explain what maternity and paternity rights are
To understand good practice in the workplace to support expectant and new parents
Key terms
Sexism, Antenatal, Neonatal, SMP, Maternity Allowance, KIT
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable Careers PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, variety of student facing tasks and comprehension tasks These resources have been designed to be engaging, informative and pick up and teach.
Why not check out some of our latest super bundles below:
Personal Finance as a young Adult
Online Safety + Staying Safe
Y12 Survival Kit - Personal Safety
Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress
British Values Explored Bundle
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
If you need any support with this lesson or would like to find out more about what Cre8tive Resources can offer your school please email: thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com
If you leave a nice review please email thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com and we will send you a free lesson as a thank you.
Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 44%
A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.
Bundle
Equality Act & Protected Characteristics – Secondary PSHE/Citizenship Unit
Equality Act & Protected Characteristics – Secondary PSHE/Citizenship Unit Empower your students to understand their rights and responsibilities with this engaging, ready-to-teach unit focused on equality, anti-discrimination, and protected characteristics. Perfect for your middle or high school personal development or citizenship curriculum. 📦 What’s Included: • 7 x Fully Editable PSHE / Citizenship Lesson PowerPoints • 7 x Homework Assignments • 7 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments • 1 x “Respecting Rights” Quiz (Team Building Activity) 🧠 Lesson Topics: 1. What is the Equality Act and How Does it Protect People? 2. Marriage & Civil Partnership (Protected Characteristic) 3. Understanding Disability Discrimination 4. Religion & Belief in the Equality Act 5. Pregnancy & Maternity Rights in the Workplace 6. Why Gender Stereotypes are Harmful 7. Discrimination and the Law: Understanding Your Rights 📚 Each Lesson Includes: • 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, Differentiated Activities, Assessment Tasks) • Embedded video content and discussion prompts • End-of-lesson confidence checker • Clear teacher notes and support for delivery • Designed in line with the DfE Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association Core Themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks 🎯 Sample Learning Outcomes: Students will: • Understand what the Equality Act (2010) is and how it applies in everyday life • Recognize protected characteristics and how they shield individuals from discrimination • Explore real-world examples of prejudice and discrimination in work, education, and society • Learn about legal protections around gender, religion, disability, and maternity • Evaluate harmful effects of stereotypes and systemic prejudice • Develop empathy, critical thinking, and social responsibility 🔑 Key Vocabulary: Protected Characteristic, Equality Act, Discrimination, Civil Partnership, Faith, Belief, Systemic Prejudice, Maternity Rights, Gender Stereotypes, Glass Ceiling, Toxic Masculinity, Feminism, Respect, Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia **We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:** ⇨ [CAREERS KS3 UNIT](/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ⇨ [Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit ](/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ⇨ [Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmark-12148009) ⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356) ⇨ [Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-employment-12110887) ⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001) ⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159) ⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891) ⇨ [Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson ](/teaching-resource/interview-preparation-careers-12168169) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/CCB/
£14.90
Bundle
KS4 PSHE Unit – Pregnancy, Parenthood & Teenage Choices | Sex Education & Life Skills
KS4 PSHE Unit – Pregnancy, Parenthood & Teenage Choices | Sex Education & Life Skills This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit explores the realities, responsibilities, and choices surrounding pregnancy and parenthood. Designed for Key Stage 4 students (ages 14–16), this unit supports schools in delivering statutory RSE content, while encouraging informed decision-making, empathy, and practical life awareness. From health and maternity rights to teenage parenting, finance, and adoption options, this unit provides a comprehensive and age-appropriate approach to an often-sensitive subject. Perfect for PSHE lessons, enrichment days, or RSE drop-down sessions. 👶** Lesson Topics Covered:** * Pregnancy & Maternity – Understanding pregnancy stages and maternity rights * Pregnancy & Health – Nutrition, medical care, and wellbeing during pregnancy * Motherhood & Employment – Balancing career, parenthood, and legal protections * Teenage Pregnancy & Choices – Exploring options and decision-making * Adoption & Fostering – Understanding family diversity and legal processes * Challenges of Parenting – Emotional, physical, and social responsibilities * Teen Parenthood & Finances – Budgeting, benefits, and long-term planning * 📦** What’s Included in Each Lesson Pack:** * 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation * (Includes learning outcomes, confidence checkers, video clips, discussion prompts, and engaging visuals) * Student-Centered Tasks – Scenario-based learning, group discussions, critical thinking tasks, and comprehension work * Assessment Opportunities – Ideal for measuring understanding and promoting personal reflection * Additional Support & Web Links – Encouraging further exploration and independent research * Teacher-Friendly Format – Clear structure and resources for both specialist and non-specialist delivery **This unit is ideal for:** * PSHE & RSE leads developing a robust, inclusive relationships and sex education programme * Pastoral and 51 staff supporting informed choices and tackling stigma * Schools preparing students for adult life and family responsibilities Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + student activity sheets Target Age Group: KS4 (14–16) Themes: Pregnancy, parenthood, teenage parenting, adoption, fostering, maternity rights, life skills Equip your students with the knowledge and tools to navigate pregnancy, parenthood, and related choices with empathy, maturity, and confidence. **Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:** [Friendships & Support Ks3 PSHE unit](/teaching-resource/friendships-and-support-pshe-unit-ks3-relationships-education-13127639) [Online Safety + Staying Safe Ks3 PSHE unit ](/teaching-resource/online-safety-the-internet-pshe-unit-13127607) [Bullying & Conflict PSHE Unit ](/teaching-resource/bullying-conflict-ks3-pshe-unit-relationships-education-13127642) [British Values Explored Bundle](/teaching-resource/resource-12767791) [Romance, Love + Relationships](/teaching-resource/romance-love-and-relationships-pshe-unit-ks4-13127648) [Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767794) [Finance Risk + Online Safety ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767796) **Leave a positive review and we will send you a free lesson on any PSHE Topic. Just email Mike at thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com **
£22.50
Bundle
Families + parenting fertility, adoption, abortion - PSHE Builder
Developing empathy and compassion, clarifying values and support-seeking skills: - Suitable for a school using the **Secondary Competencies based model Programme Builder ** from the PSHE Association. **PSHE Association Theme:** Spring 2: Independence & Aspiration **Topic** Developing empathy and compassion, clarifying values and support-seeking skills: • Families and parenting • Fertility, adoption, abortion • Pregnancy and miscarriage • Managing grief and loss Collection of Cre8tive Curriculum Lesson Packs that fit with the PSHE Programme builder. ☞ See attached lesson titles in this bundle Bonus Resource ☞ End of Year Careers Quiz **Learning outcomes for this unit** • about different types of relationships and families, including single parents, step parents, same sex parents, blended families, foster and adoptive parents • how to identify and evaluate parenting skills and assess readiness for parenthood • to recognise that fertility changes over time and evaluate the implications of this • to evaluate beliefs, influences and circumstances that inform decisions in relation to pregnancy • how to access appropriate advice and support in relation to pregnancy, including miscarriage • strategies to manage grief and loss, including bereavement and how to access support for self or others • how to show compassion and empathy for others who are experiencing challenging situations Our Cre8tive Curriculum PSHE Builder Packs will cover all three core themes of the Programme of Study (Health and Wellbeing; Relationships; and Living in the Wider World) There will be some overlap of lessons between packs as the PSHE Association Thematic model has overlaps... ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Each Lesson Pack Contains: ☞ • 1 Fully **Editable** PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Cre8tive Resources Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) ☞ • Some Contain student worksheet(s) ☞ • Mindfulness Extension Activities ☞ • Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) ☞ • Teacher Notes (On some slides) ☞ • Mapped against Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core themes (PoS Refs: H5, H30, H31, H32, H33, R4, R6, R13, R17, R24, R25, R26, R27 ☞ 2020 Requirements (Statutory Health and RSE) ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ The Cre8tive Curriculum way!** Our shared vision at Cre8tive Curriculum is to help teachers to equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning and become independent critical thinkers. Products come ‘Ready-to-Teach’ with everything you need for educational, fun and creative lessons. Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE 2020 ready with our resources! Product Code:C8/PA/CB28 ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
£17.90
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
to let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.
£3.00