1. Health Matters Year 8 Lesson 4
BEFORE SESSION ENSURE THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
FPA Contraception Display Case
Condom Card Game (4 packs)
Emergency Contraception (pharmacies in Poole) Posters
Laminated Ground Rules with blue tak
Evaluation for Students
Evaluation for Teachers
BEFORE SESSION PUT LAMINATED GROUND RULES ON BOARD, ENSURING ALL CAN SEE.

2. and not getting pregnant
Contraception
It’s what we do…….
keeping safer……
and not getting pregnant
What’s that?
AFTER FIRST BUBBLE
Contra means against
Contraception means ‘the intentional prevention of conception (fertilisation of ovum by sperm)

3. Ground Rules Confidentiality
Don’t be afraid to ask (no question is too silly)
Respect and listen to each other
Can you think of any other ground rules that we could set?
AFTER FIRST BULLET POINT
Confidentiality – What’s said in this room stays in this room
AFTER FOURTH BULLET POINT
Add any others ground rules the group would like to include, to the laminated sheet on the board.

4. Heterosexual Boys? Heterosexual Girls? Homosexuals (Gay Men)?
What is the legal age of
consent for:
Heterosexual Boys?
Heterosexual Girls?
Homosexuals (Gay Men)?
Lesbians (Gay Women)?
Ensure that young people are aware that the age of consent is 16 for all groups

5. So the legal age of consent is16
But that doesn’t mean you have to do it !!!
It’s OK to say No !!!
Consent means ‘you agree’ !!!
AFTER FIRST BULLET POINT
It doesn’t mean you have to do it, because you are 16
AFTER SECOND BULLET POINT
It is ok to say no – not everyone is doing it – mention average age is 16 for boys and 17 for girls. Young people become sexually active at different times – it should be YOUR choice.
Just because we are giving you this information now, you don’t have to use it now; it is information for the rest of your lives.
AT END OF SLIDE
If you have any worries following this session or haven’t understood something then your school nurse…………… is available………. or you can drop in to the Quay Advice Centre or discuss your concerns with a trusted adult.

6. REVISION What does your body look like? How does it work?
Ask the students what they have already covered in school.

7. Recap – The Female Body
Re-cap the female body

8. Recap - The Male Body
Re-cap the male body

9. Relationships….. Your choice…….. However……. If you choose to
become sexually active…
Reinforce that it is your choice – you should never be forced into a relationship against your will.

10. So how can you AVOID getting pregnant?
Don’t have sex
Or use contraception
There are two ways of not becoming pregnant
AFTER SECOND BULLET POINT
Practice safer aspects of ALL SEXUAL PRACTICES, particularly the ones we know young people are partaking in such as ORAL SEX

11. Contraception…..your choices

12. The Male Condom 98% effective if used properly
Free from young people’s
advice centres and through
the C-Card Scheme.
Emphasise that condoms are free from young peoples clinics and some other sources - ask the students.

13. The Contraceptive Pill
2 types – combined and progesterone only pill
99% effective if taken correctly
Can only be obtained by prescription from a health professional
BULLET POINT 1
Recommend combined pill as more suitable for young people.
BULLET POINT 2
Taking the pill is a responsibility – it should be taken at the same time of day as this instils routine & means it is less likely to be forgotten. Some girls put a reminder on their mobile phone.
If antibiotics are prescribed or a person suffers an episode of diarrhoea and vomiting the contraceptive pill should be continued but a condom should also be used for 7 days.

14. Remember Abstinence is the only 100% effective way of
not getting pregnant and avoiding sexually
transmitted infections.
Condoms are the only
type of contraception
to prevent pregnancy
AND protect against
Sexually Transmitted
Infections.
Reinforce this message

15. Any questions?