Consent

• RSE
• Special Education

Learning objective

I am learning to understand the meaning of 'consent' and what the legal age of consent is.  

Starter

Private body part

Non private body part

Penis

Vulva

breasts

testes

scrotum

Bottom

What do you think the word 'consent' means?

Does consent always mean something related to sex?

What is consent?

Consent is agreement, which is given willingly and freely without threat or fear, and by a person who has the capacity to give their agreement.

Essentially, Consent is agreeing to something or giving permission for something.

Consent

The key signs of consent are that the person clearly wants to engage in the activity and actively demonstrates this verbally and/or through their body language. 

Giving consent means giving permission for something to happen.

There should be no ambiguity or confusion about whether consent is given: ‘not saying no’ is not giving consent.

Both ethically and in the law, responsibility for ensuring that consent has been given lies with the person seeking consent. 

Name some things you should gain consent for.

If you agree to do something, is it then okay to change your mind?

In what ways can consent be given or not given?

It is easy to say no? Why?

Is it easy to say 'no'?

Does it depend on the person asking the question?

What if your trying to make someone else happy?

What if there will be implications if you say no?

What if there are implications if you say yes?

Does saying no mean your being rude?

In simple terms, what does the word 'consent' mean?

1. Saying you will 'think' about it
2. Asking a question
3. Refusing to do something
4. Seeking permission for something

Which of the following words indicate that consent IS given.

1. No
2. Yes
3. Maybe
4. Never

Which of the following words indicate that consent is NOT given.

1. Yes
2. Maybe
3. No
4. Absolutely

What does this picture indicate in terms of consent?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
4. Always

If someone shakes their head what are they showing in terms of consent?

1. Yes, that is ok
2. No, that's not ok
3. I don't mind
4. Carry on doing it

If someone nods their head, what are they indicating in terms of consent?

1. No, that's not ok
2. I am not sure
3. Yes, that is ok.
4. Please stop

Legal age of consent for sexual activity

 In each UK nation, the age at which people can legally consent to sexual activity (also known as the age of consent) is 16-years-old

Sexual consent is agreeing to take part in sexual activity.

Consent is when all people involved:

• are over the legal age for sexual consent (age 16).
• can choose freely to take part
• can clearly and enthusiastically say they want to take part

• understand what kind of activity they’re agreeing to
• are awake, conscious and rational
• can change their minds at any time and have this decision respected

What is the legal age of consent for sexual activity in the UK?

1. 14
2. 16
3. 18
4. 20

Can someone give consent if they are asleep?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
4. Not sure

If someone over 16 gives their consent to sexual activity but then changes their mind is this ok?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Absolutely not, they have already agreed
4. Not sure

Consent given

Consent not given

What does the P in the PANTS rule mean?

1. Please ask
2. Privates are private
3. Please do not do that
4. Pull down your pants

What does not A in the PANTS rule mean?

1. Ask if unsure
2. Always wash your pants
3. Always remember your body belongs to you
4. Always change your pants

What does the N in the PANTS rule mean?

1. Never say no
2. Never say yes
3. Not today thank you
4. No means no!

What does the T in the PANTS rule mean?

1. Take your time
2. Talk about secrets with a trusted adults
3. Talk to no one
4. Trust everyone

What does the S in the PANTS rule mean?

1. Stay quiet
2. Shut up
3. Stay safe
4. Speak out

I understand what the word 'consent' means

100% confident

Yes I think I understand

I am still a bit unsure

I have no idea what it is

I would like more information about what it is