Adolescence PSHE L4: I Haven’t Done Anything Wrong

In this KS4 PSHE lesson, students explore denial, guilt, and accountability through the lens of Jamie’s police interview in Episode 1, Part 3 of the Netflix series Adolescence.

Titled I Haven’t Done Anything Wrong, this lesson examines Jamie’s repeated insistence that he is innocent while police present mounting evidence — including CCTV footage, online behaviour, and a possible motive. Through a Socratic Circle discussion, students analyse how people respond when accused of serious crimes, how guilt is expressed or avoided, and how the justice system treats young offenders.

This reflective and thought-provoking session also opens up conversations around gender, emotional suppression, and how shame and denial are shaped by social expectations.

💡 What’s Included in Lesson 4

Each lesson in the Adolescence PSHE series includes:

• PowerPoint presentation (PPTX) – ready-to-teach version
• Editable Canva version – adapt for your class or school context
• PDF version – for easy printing or projection
• Full lesson plan – with objectives, trauma-informed teaching tips, and delivery guidance
• Observation form – for peer or mentor reflection
• Student discussion questions – from the Socratic Discussion Student Book
• Teacher guidance notes – from the Socratic Discussion Teacher Guide
• Project rubric – for summative assessment and end-of-unit evaluation

🧠 In this Lesson, Students Will:

• Analyse how guilt, denial, and accountability are shown in the police interview
• Reflect on how individuals react when confronted with evidence or accusation
• Discuss how gender roles and emotional expression influence behaviour
• Explore the justice system’s treatment of young suspects
• Examine how shame, fear, and social pressure affect honesty and self-perception

🧩 Lesson 4 Features:

• Full 60-minute lesson presentation
• Starter and exit reflection tasks
• Clear learning objectives displayed on slides
• Structured Socratic Circle format with timing guidance
• Sentence starters and prompts for discussion
• Student and teacher resources for guided reflection

🧍‍♀️ Perfect For:

PSHE | Citizenship | RSE | English crossover lessons

This resource supports students in developing empathy, emotional intelligence, and moral reasoning through trauma-informed, discussion-based learning. It encourages critical thinking about guilt, honesty, and justice in real-world and media contexts.

🌱 Themes Explored:

• Guilt, denial, and accountability
• The justice system’s approach to youth suspects
• Gender and emotional suppression
• Social media and objectification
• Parental breakdown and perception of innocence

🔒 Copyright Notice

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