Growing Up, Growing Strong – Complete KS3 PSHE Unit

14 engaging lessons | Years 7–9 | Editable PowerPoints | Full-term scheme of work

A whole term of PSHE planning, sorted!

Take the stress out of planning with Growing Up, Growing Strong, a complete 14-week KS3 PSHE teaching bundle designed to help pupils navigate friendships, online life, emotional wellbeing, peer pressure and real-world decisions.

Created by an experienced Head of PSHE and English, this resource combines meaningful discussion, realistic scenarios and engaging activities to encourage critical thinking, confidence and positive relationships.

What’s included?

14 editable PowerPoint lessons, each with seven structured slides

Full 14-week scheme of work and teacher guidance

Student activity workbook covering all 14 lessons

Fictional scenario and discussion cards

Six editable classroom posters

Assessment rubrics and indicative teacher answers

Differentiation suggestions and safeguarding considerations

Topics covered

Weeks 1–3: Friendships and Relationships

Healthy friendships, toxic behaviours, rumours, exclusion and conflict resolution.

Weeks 4–5: Bullying and Belonging

Bullying versus banter, bystander behaviour and creating inclusive communities.

Weeks 6–8: Growing Up Online

Social media, group chats, cyberbullying, digital footprints, influencers and online identity.

Weeks 9–10: Emotional Wellbeing

Understanding emotions, resilience, managing stress and seeking support.

Week 11: Peer Pressure and Boundaries

Assertiveness, personal boundaries, consent and respectful relationships.

Weeks 12–13: Financial Education

Budgeting, saving, spending choices, scams and financial pressures.

Week 14: The Real-Life Survival Challenge

A final creative assessment bringing together learning from across the term.

Why teachers will love it

✓ A complete, structured term of PSHE

✓ Editable resources to adapt for your pupils

✓ Realistic scenarios that encourage meaningful discussion

✓ Independent tasks, reflection and assessment opportunities

✓ Suitable for mixed-ability KS3 groups

✓ Designed for approximately 50–60-minute lessons, with scope for adaptation

Ideal for: KS3 PSHE lessons, tutor groups, pastoral programmes and personal development provision.

Please review and adapt the materials to your school’s safeguarding procedures, curriculum requirements and pupils’ needs before teaching.

Spend less time planning and more time helping pupils develop the skills they need for life.