Teenagers talk about their experiences of love and relationships, in a series for Key Stage 3 and 4 PSHE lessons. Covering sensitive issues such as pregnancy and the pressure to have sex, the videos are designed to prompt discussion.

Teenage Love and Relationships

Use to teach KS3 and KS4 about relationships in PSHE

This thought-provoking resource on the subject of abusive teenage relationships can be used to stimulate discussion for Key Stage 3 and 4 PSHE. A 16 year-old girl talks openly about her experiences with a relationship which went from being treated "like a princess" to violence, pregnancy, self harm and suicide attempts. It raises the point that a relationship that starts as happy and uplifting can deteriorate into one that is destructive and unhealthy.

Abusive Relationships

Teens discuss using technology in their relationships

This lesson starter for KS3 and KS4 PHSE explores the way relationships are conducted through technology such as mobile phones and social networks. Aimed at stimulating discussion within your class, young people talk candidly about how they use modern technology in their relationships. They know it can be a positive tool, but if used inappropriately, can have a very negative effect. They discuss how social networks can be used as a way of stalking and snooping on people, of getting to know about someone's life without having to ask them.

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A resource about being pressured into sex for KS3 and 4 PSHE

This short video is for use with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 PSHE classes and can be used as a way of stimulating discussion on the subject of sex and peer pressure. Puberty is a time of great vulnerability when young people can be persuaded or feel pressured into having sex. Luka describes how as a year 10 student, she had to deal with a boy who wanted to have sex with her. In this interview she talks openly about her emotions at the time, and how she dealt with the boy?s advances.

Pressured into Having Sex

KS3 AND 4 PSHE resource about the emotions behind teen pregnancy

Suitable for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 PSHE sex and relationship education, this resource is intended to spark debate around the topic of teenage pregnancy. Emma, a peer educator from the teenage pregnancy charity Straight Talking, goes into schools to talk to young people about the realities of being a teenage parent. She was 17 when she fell in love with an older man and her story illustrates how easy it is to throw yourself into a relationship without thinking of the future consequences. This video is designed to get young people discussing questions such as "How would I feel if my girlfriend were pregnant?" and "Would you want to get pregnant at such a young age?" .

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Pressured into Having Sex

Think About the Future - Pregnancy