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Lesson 6: Gender and careers

Children learn about stereotypes in the workplace and that these should not limit people’s career aspirations

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Learning objectives

To understand that there are stereotypes in the workplace and these should not limit people’s career aspirations.

Statutory guidance

PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for PSHE: Living in the wider world > L27. about stereotypes in the workplace and that a person’s career aspirations should not be limited by them

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

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Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could use the Activity: Writing frame provided.

Pupils working at greater depth: Can be challenged to provide more comprehensive responses as to why stereotypes might exist for some jobs and how these stereotypes can be challenged.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

Vocabulary

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Sarah Huggins,

RSE & PSHE specialist

Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…

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