having the ability to influence or control what happens in a situation or how other people act or feel

ways in which people interact, communicate and behave towards each other

an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated

Benefits of positive relationships

RSHE (PSHE)

Types of positive relationships

My role in positive relationships

Being happy in relationships

This unit explores positive relationships and their benefits. Pupils understand their role in creating respectful interactions, recognise power dynamics, and learn how happiness, self-respect and mutual respect underpin healthy, balanced relationships.

Power in relationships: How can we create positive relationships?

having the ability to influence or control what happens in a situation

ways in which people interact, communicate & behave towards each other

Match the words to the correct defintion.

Parents, carers or guardians may have more power because they have authority.

We have equal power in our relationships with teachers and school staff.

We have equal power in our relationships with friends.

In a romantic relationship, power should be reciprocal.

Which of these statements is **not** accurate?

helping another person make positive choices

pressuring friends to behave in a certain way

Which of the following is a healthy use of power?

Which of the following are warning signs of unhealthy power in a relationship?

Which emotions might someone experience in a relationship with healthy power dynamics?

equal power - friends share thoughts & influence decisions together

unequal - adults have authority, children can communicate feelings

unequal - adults make rules, pupils express thoughts respectfully

different power - experts have expertise, patients decide their care

equal power - partners communicate feelings & make decisions together

Match each relationship type with how power works in that relationship

Relationships are only with people we are attracted to.

We have different types of relationships with different people.

Relationships are how two or more people are connected.

Which of the following statements about relationships are **not** accurate?

each person respects the other's boundaries

people respect our boundaries, but we don't respect theirs

Which of the following is an example of a positive relationship?

In a friendship, everyone has to have the same interests.

Family relationships don't have boundaries.

Colleagues should show respect to each other.

Communication between friends are bound by confidentiality.

Which of the following statements are correct?

All positive relationships contain boundaries and ...

Match each relationship type with where you're most likely to find it.

How should a positive relationship make you feel?

Benefits of positive relationships

Lesson outcome