Abuse

Lesson Title: Understanding Abuse – Recognising the Signs (PSHE)
This sensitive and informative PSHE lesson helps students identify the four main types of abuse—physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect—and their effects on individuals and society. Through group discussions, case studies, and self-reflection tasks, students explore real-life implications and the legal framework in the UK, including Clare’s Law and the 2015 psychological abuse legislation. The lesson promotes safeguarding awareness and signposts support networks for those affected. Ideal for KS3 (Year 8) as part of a Healthy Lifestyles unit. Includes differentiated tasks, key vocabulary, and a retrieval-based plenary.