Equality & Protected Characteristics
Equality & Protected Characteristics – High School PSHE / Advisory Unit (7-Lesson Pack)
Help students understand equality, diversity, discrimination, and legal rights with this engaging and fully resourced unit. Perfect for high school PSHE, advisory, or personal development programs, it encourages critical thinking and respectful discussion through real-world scenarios and current topics.
What’s Included
7 Fully Editable PowerPoint Lessons (complete with activities & discussion prompts)
7 Homework Tasks to reinforce learning beyond the classroom
7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checkers (self-assessment tools for students)
1 Editable Student Workbooklet
1 Interactive Student Quiz (ideal for revision or team play)
Group Activities, Debates & Discussion Questions
Embedded Video Links to deepen understanding
Teacher Notes & Guidance included on select slides
Mapped to updated statutory guidance, PSHE Association themes & Gatsby Benchmarks
📘 Lesson Topics:
1. Marriage & Civil Partnership – Understanding Legal Rights
2. Religion & Belief – Respecting Faith and Diversity
3. Pregnancy & Maternity – Workplace Rights & Responsibilities
4. Age Discrimination – Equal Opportunity for All Ages
5. Sex Discrimination – Gender Equality & the Law
6. Types of Marriage – Rights and Cultural Perspectives
7. Crime, Justice & the Law – Understanding Legal Boundaries
🎯 Learning Objectives:
• Identify and explain the rights protected under the Equality Act
• Recognize how discrimination based on age, sex, belief, or family status can impact individuals
• Understand the legal and personal implications of marriage, civil partnerships, and family planning
• Explore gender pay gaps, workplace policies, and inclusive practices
• Discuss the importance of law, justice, and accountability in society
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Civil Partnership, Spouse, Religious Tolerance, Protected Characteristic, Discrimination, Gender Pay Gap, SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay), Cohabitation, Rule of Law, Rehabilitation
📌 Perfect For:
• PSHE / Advisory / SEL Curriculum
• Citizenship Education
• Legal Rights & Responsibilities Modules
• Equality and Diversity Awareness Projects
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