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Lesson 6: Gender and careers

Children learn about stereotypes in the workplace and that these should not limit people’s career aspirations

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Learning objectives

  • To understand that there are stereotypes in the workplace and these should not limit people’s career aspirations.

Statutory guidance

  • PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for PSHE: Living in the wider world > L27. about stereotypes in the workplace and that a person’s career aspirations should not be limited by them

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could use the Activity: Writing frame provided.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Can be challenged to provide more comprehensive responses as to why stereotypes might exist for some jobs and how these stereotypes can be challenged.

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Created by:
Sarah Huggins,  
RSE & PSHE specialist
Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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