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Free menstrual health curriculum for schools.
Ready-to-use lesson resources to help teachers talk about periods, puberty, dignity, symptoms and support with confidence.
The simple version
Helping schools teach menstrual health clearly.
Teach with confidence
Lesson plans, teaching notes and language guides so staff know what to say.
Support pupils practically
Period kits, toilet access, PE and school-day planning covered directly.
Reduce shame and teasing
Whole-class material that includes every pupil, not just those who menstruate.
Curriculum
The 10-module curriculum
Our My Body Matters curriculum has been carefully designed to support teachers in delivering high-quality menstrual health education with confidence.Rather than replacing your existing curriculum, these resources are designed to complement and strengthen it by providing clear, age-appropriate lessons, practical classroom activities and trusted supporting materials that can be used alongside your school's existing PSHE, RSE, Health Education or wellbeing programme. While every country, education system and school may have different requirements, the content has been written to support the themes and learning objectives that are commonly expected across modern health education programmes.
Module 1Teacher GuideStaff confidence, language, safeguarding and classroom approach.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Guide
- Staff Confidence Check
- Language Guide What To Say
- Anonymous Question Box Guidance
- Safeguarding Escalation Guide
- Parent Carer Communication Template
- School Readiness Checklist
- Staff Briefing Slide Outline
Module 2Body Words and PubertyCorrect body words, puberty changes and respectful discussion.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Puberty Changes Cards
- Body Words Glossary
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
Module 3What Is a Period?A clear introduction to what periods are and why they happen.
5 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
Module 4The Menstrual CycleCycle basics, variation, tracking and what pupils may notice.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Cycle Sequencing Cards
- Period and Symptom Tracker Template
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
Module 5Period Products and Practical ManagementProduct options, changing products, period kits and school-day planning.
9 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Period Product Cards
- Product Comparison Table
- Period Kit Checklist
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
Module 6Periods at SchoolManaging periods in lessons, toilets, PE, trips and unexpected situations.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Activity Cards
- Practical Template
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
Module 7Pain, Symptoms and When to Ask for HelpWhat can be common, what should not be ignored and how to ask for support.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Activity Cards
- Practical Template
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
Module 8Privacy, Shame, Myths and RespectTackling teasing, myths and embarrassment with a respectful school culture.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Activity Cards
- Practical Template
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
Module 9Menstrual Health Conditions and Medical SupportWhen symptoms may need medical support, and how pupils can ask for it.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Activity Cards
- Practical Template
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
Module 10Menstrual Literacy Across the Wider CurriculumEmbedding menstrual literacy beyond PSHE across the wider curriculum.
8 documents in this module
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Guide
- Parent Carer Summary
- Slide Deck Outline
- Activity Cards
- Practical Template
- Teacher Guidance Sensitive Questions
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Important note for schools
These resources are for education and classroom discussion. They do not replace medical advice, safeguarding procedures or school policies. Pupils should be encouraged to speak to a trusted adult, school nurse, GP or appropriate professional if they are worried about symptoms, pain, bleeding, safety or anything happening to their body.
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FAQ
Questions schools may ask
Is the curriculum free?
Yes. The school resource pack is free to download after completing the short sign-up form.
Which ages is it for?
The curriculum is flexible across upper primary, secondary and youth education settings. Each module can be adapted depending on pupil age, maturity and school context.
Can we use this in PSHE/RSE?
Yes. The resources are designed to support menstrual health, puberty, wellbeing, respect, dignity and help-seeking education.
Do boys need to learn this too?
Yes. Menstrual health education is important for all pupils. It helps reduce teasing, stigma and misinformation and supports a more respectful school culture.
Is this medical advice?
No. The resources are educational. They help pupils understand periods, symptoms and when to ask for help, but they do not diagnose or replace medical advice.