Resource Pack: Body Image & Love Island 2025
With Love Island back on screens for 2025, conversations around being “villa ready” are everywhere - from social feeds to the school corridor. Shows like this often ramp up pressure to look a certain way: flawless skin, perfect hair, sculpted bodies. But behind the glow-ups and glam, many young people are left questioning how they measure up.
This Peerscroller resource pack helps teachers tackle those pressures head-on. Through relatable videos and class discussions, students are encouraged to think critically about body image, challenge unrealistic beauty standards, and build confidence in who they are - no filters needed.
Preview
Watch a preview of 'What does it take to be Villa-ready’, a video to help learners unpack the pressures of appearance culture.
This video taps into the Love Island buzz and the idea of needing to be “villa ready” - often involving cosmetic procedures and extreme glow-ups. Amy opens up a healthy, realistic conversation about body image, confidence, and why our bodies don’t need to be “fixed” to be seen or valued.
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For all year groups Key Stages 3-5
Everyone gets spots – yes, even celebrities! In this video, Aisha reminds students that spots are a normal part of growing up, and we shouldn’t let them make us feel self-conscious.
Filters can have a great impact on students’ self-image. This video by Amy reminds them that true beauty comes from embracing who they are, without relying on digital changes. A great discussion starter about the influence of social media on body image and self-esteem!
This video by Liv encourages students to embrace their uniqueness and reminds them that what they might dislike about themselves could be admired by others. It’s a great conversation starter on self-esteem and body image.
This video’s all about curly hair = and the pressure some students feel to straighten it for big events to “look the part.” Sanjee encourages students to feel proud of their natural curls and challenge ideas of what's considered “neat” or “formal.” A great way to open up chats about self-image, culture, and confidence.
Key Stages 4 & 5
This video by Amy encourages students to reflect on the pressures of beauty standards and the idea that “beauty is pain.” It’s a perfect resource for fostering healthy self-esteem and discussions about body image in your classroom.
This is a really relatable video for boys who might feel insecure about being shorter than their peers. Great for opening up discussion on body image pressures that boys face too - something that often gets overlooked.
This video speaks directly to boys about something lots of them struggle with but rarely talk about - acne. It looks at how breakouts can knock confidence, especially when you feel like you’ve got nothing to “hide behind.”
This video is designed to challenge the idea that there’s only one “right” body type. It’s a great way to encourage your students to celebrate their individuality and move away from unhealthy comparisons with what they see on TV or social media.
This video by Sunny helps students see through the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic, showing them it’s okay to be real, not perfect. It boosts confidence, promotes healthy habits, and encourages self-acceptance over social media pressures.
Key Stage 5
In this video, Nate tackles the pressures boys feel to look like the “perfect” action hero or influencer. It encourages self-acceptance, challenges unrealistic standards, and reminds them it’s okay to seek support - an important message for boys who might not talk about this often.