Growing up: How can I manage the changes to my body and emotions as I grow up?

Understanding the physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty, including their impact on feelings, behaviour and relationships.

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Explain what puberty is and why it happens.
  • Describe the physical changes that occur during puberty, using correct scientific vocabulary.
  • Explain how puberty changes affect hygiene and how good personal care supports health and cleanliness.
  • Describe the range of emotions that may be experienced during puberty and explain why these can change over time.
  • Identify trusted adults and people they can talk to for support or advice.
  • Describe what a period is, why it happens and how it can be managed, including naming different products.
  • Explain how unkind behaviour or comments about physical and emotional changes can affect others and suggest ways to show kindness and respect.
  • Describe what personal boundaries are, explain why they are important, recognise when they may be crossed and suggest kind and assertive responses.

Suggested prior learning

Growing up: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up?

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Lessons

Lesson 1: How will my body grow during puberty?

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Lesson 2: How can I keep myself clean and hygienic?

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Lesson 3: How can we treat others with kindness during puberty?

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Lesson 4: How can I manage my emotions and feelings during puberty?

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Lesson 5: What is a period?

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Lesson 6: How can I challenge behaviour which crosses personal boundaries?

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Key skills

Key skills

  • Describing in greater detail
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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Everyone’s body changes
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Key vocabulary

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Science: Animals, including humans.

English: Spoken language.

British values: Individual liberty; Mutual respect.

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