What Is FGM/C?
FGM/C can be explained accurately without graphic detail. Clear language, health evidence and dignity belong together.
This level adds the idea of medicalisation: a harmful non-medical practice does not become acceptable because a health worker performs it.
Teacher View
Teach
Purpose Give accurate understanding and challenge medicalisation.
Ask Why does medical involvement not turn FGM into healthcare?
Respond
Misconception A procedure becomes safe or acceptable if a clinician performs it.
Protect
Safeguarding Keep pupil content non-graphic; do not use images of genital anatomy unless specifically justified in an older clinical setting.
Adapt & assess
SEND / EAL Group effects by physical health / pain & recovery / emotional wellbeing / pregnancy & childbirth.
Evidence of learning Learner explains the definition, no-health-benefit principle and dignity principle.