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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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Teacher video: How can I manage the changes to my body and emotions as I grow up? Unit overview
Lessons
Lesson 1: How will my body grow during puberty?
Lesson 2: How can I keep myself clean and hygienic?
Lesson 3: How can we treat others with kindness during puberty?
Lesson 4: How can I manage my emotions and feelings during puberty?
Lesson 5: What is a period?
Lesson 6: How can I challenge behaviour which crosses personal boundaries?
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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erection
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×15
- Sticky notes
- Wonder box ×1
- Different types of deodorant (spray, roll-on, balm/cream, refillable). As needed
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A4 paper labelled ‘Agree’, ‘Disagree’ and ‘Not sure’
- String
- Counters Per child: 3
- Period products such as pads, tampons, period pants and menstrual cups As needed
- Colouring pencils ×30
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – RSE & PSHE Y5: Growing up: How can I manage the changes to my body and emotions as I grow up?
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y5: How can I manage the changes to my body and emotions as I grow up?
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Parent and carer information letter – RSE & PSHE UKS2: Growing up: How can I manage the changes to my body and emotions as I grow up?
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Science: Animals, including humans.
English: Spoken language.
British values: Individual liberty; Mutual respect.
Suggested next steps
Sex education: How do people become parents and carers?
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