A complete 3-stage curriculum resource designed to help pupils explore emotions, masculinity, respect, and online influences. This carefully structured scheme progresses from KS2 (Brave Hearts) through KS3 (Beyond the Boy Code) to KS4 (Breaking the Mold), providing a ready-to-use pathway that supports the UK PSHE, RSE and Citizenship curriculum.

Perfect for schools wanting to address toxic masculinity, gender stereotypes, consent, and extremism in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate way.

What’s Included:
KS2: Brave Hearts (8 Lessons)

  • Emotional literacy & building vocabulary
  • Busting myths like “boys don’t cry”
  • Safe spaces & trusted adults
  • Role models who show emotions
  • Coping strategies & resilience

KS3: Beyond the Boy Code (8 Lessons)

  • Exploring the “guy code”
  • Masculinity across history & cultures
  • Effects of toxic masculinity
  • Respect, boundaries, and consent
  • Intersectionality & identity
  • Digital influences and role models
  • Redefining masculinity through creative expression

KS4: Breaking the Mold (8 Lessons)

  • The “man box” and stereotypes
  • Toxic masculinity & misogyny (including Andrew Tate)
  • Incels, extremism, and online radicalisation
  • Harassment, stalking, and the law
  • Critical media awareness
  • Applying respect and equality in real-world contexts

Extra Materials:
Complete PowerPoint slide decks for KS2, KS3 & KS4
Schemes of Work with learning objectives and National Curriculum links
Visual curriculum maps and skills progression charts
Reflection and discussion activities tailored for each age group

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Ready-to-teach, low-prep lessons
Fully aligned with PSHE, RSE, and Citizenship outcomes
Engaging activities: role play, debates, reflection, creative projects
Supports whole-school safeguarding priorities (harassment, consent, online safety)
Helps develop resilience, empathy, and critical thinking in young people

Curriculum Links:
PSHE & RSE (KS2–KS4): Emotional wellbeing, stereotypes, consent, online safety, healthy relationships
Citizenship (KS3–KS4): Diversity, equality, law, extremism
English: Discussion, debate, expressive writing and creative tasks

Perfect For:
PSHE Leads
Pastoral Teams
Safeguarding Programmes
Citizenship Teachers
Whole-school Equality & Diversity initiatives

Equip your students with the tools to rethink masculinity, challenge harmful stereotypes, and build respectful, supportive communities.

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