L8R Youngers 3 explores the risks and causes of alcohol abuse, the impact and stigma of poverty, sexuality and the pressure to have sex for both girls and boys, as well as sexting and the impact of social media.
These short films will be relevant for teaching PSHE and modern studies at KS3 and KS4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd Level and 4th Level in Scotland.
Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, we strongly advise teacher viewing before watching with your pupils.
Dealing with pressures to have sex. video
Shanice is under pressure from boyfriend Julian to have sex. He is under pressure from his peers and their 鈥榮exting鈥 games.
Alcohol abuse and binge drinking. video
Joe's binge drinking causes chaos at an older kid's party and he starts to alienate his close friends.
Coping with financial pressures. video
Julie gets a job after school to help her parents pay the bills.
If your students need support
You should always tell someone about the things you鈥檙e worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you鈥檙e doing.
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Where next?
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This powerful collection of short animated films uses real testimony from young people of colour to explore personal experiences of racism, bullying and isolation. These are real stories of racism in the UK.
Bitesize
Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.
Newsround
The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.
