Sexual harassment lesson plan
A three-part drama series about sexual harassment at work, designed for schools to build a lesson around.
The videos in this lesson from BBC Teach tell the story of a professional relationship between a man and woman at work, which involves an accusation of sexual harassment and an employment tribunal hearing.
Each video is accompanied by a separate discussion piece to stimulate discussion amongst students, and there are teacher notes provided for each video.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use with young people aged 14 to 16
- use with whole classes
Curriculum links
England - RSHE |
Respectful relationships, including friendships By the end of secondary school pupils should know: · what constitutes sexual harassment and sexual violence and why these are always unacceptable |
Northern Ireland – Learning for Life and Work |
Relationships Key Stage 4 pupils should be enabled to: · develop their understanding of relationships and sexuality and the responsibilities of healthy relationships |
Scotland – Health and Wellbeing |
Relationships, sexual health and parenthood · I recognise that power can exist within relationships and can be used positively as well as negatively. · I know how to manage situations concerning my sexual health and wellbeing and am learning to understand what is appropriate sexual behaviour. |
Wales - Health and Wellbeing |
Healthy relationships are fundamental to our wellbeing Progression step 4: I can consider the role of safety in relationships and I can identify where my safety or the safety of others is threatened and I know how to respond to this. Progression step 5: I can take steps to avoid conflict and to remove myself from unsafe relationships. I can draw on support systems for myself and others when needed. |
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