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Ages
15+
Duration
Short (1-4 activities)
Bring empathy and understanding to life with this immersive resource inspired by I Swear, in cinemas October 10th.
Life with Tourette’s is designed to support acceptance, inclusivity and proactive allyship among students aged 15+. The resource can be delivered as an assembly or single lesson, and makes curriculum links to:
- PSHE
- Citizenship
- Health and Wellbeing
- PSE
About the resource
Students will gain insight into John’s lived experience, coming to understand the stigma he faced while growing up with Tourette syndrome, and how he channelled this into impactful work with other neurodivergent young people. By following John’s journey, students will develop core skills and values including confidence, empathy, resilience and kindness. They’ll be charged with fresh motivation to play their part in supporting inclusivity.
The resource includes:
- 1 x PowerPoint presentation
- 1 x Lesson plan
- Teaching notes
- 1 x Emotions Quadrant activity sheet
Please note this important safeguarding information:
I Swear is certified 15. It contains very strong language that reflects the real-life experiences of its subject. It's important to understand that the swearing and vocal outbursts, symptoms of Tourette syndrome, are involuntary and not intentional or aggressive. We strongly advise previewing the trailer and the clips in the resource ahead of teaching the lesson to your students. Further safeguarding guidance appears in the resource itself.
Students will explore the highs and lows of John’s experiences using the trailer and exclusive clips from the film. They’ll be tasked with weighing up the intensity and positivity or negativity of different experiences – turning observation into thoughtful analysis.
Learners will explore how the reactions of others shape John’s experiences, sparking discussion about the difference between empathy and sympathy and how every one of us can make a real impact to improving inclusivity for all.
The final part of the lesson encourages reflection on how films, especially authentic biopics, can educate and challenge societal perceptions of Tourette syndrome and other forms of neurodiversity. Signposting to charities campaigning for Tourette’s awareness provides further sources of information for those interested in learning more.
About I Swear
I Swear is a frank, funny and powerful new film inspired by the life and experiences of John Davidson, MBE, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980’s Britain to present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette syndrome.
Diagnosed aged 15, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
In cinemas October 10.
This resource includes
Teachers' Notes
A guide to our Life with Tourette's resource.
Size: 3.94 MB
Life with Tourette's Lesson Plan
A plan to guide you through the PowerPoint and Activity sheet.
Size: 29.91 MB
Life with Tourette's PowerPoint
A student-facing PowerPoint presentation to accompany the lesson.
Size: 103.70 MB
Emotions Quadrant activity sheet
A reflective activity for the class to practice empathy and understanding.
Size: 1.26 MB
This Resource Supports
- Citizenship
- PSHE Education
Updating our resources
We have developed a large catalogue of educational resources since launching in 2013, and some references and terminology will inevitably have dated as society and language evolves. We are aware of this and will be updating resources when our production schedule allows.
