in this context, a problem that is difficult to solve or overcome

when two people end or change their relationship

when people, who have been in a relationship for a long time, end their relationship

when someone is finding it hard to overcome a challenge

Challenges for families

RSHE (PSHE)

Celebrating difference in our community

Family changes

Coping with grief

Helping each other to feel supported

This unit covers celebrating differences in families, understanding family changes such as separation or new members, recognising challenges families face, coping with grief and bereavement and learning how to support each other. Pupils explore diverse family structures and build empathy.

Healthy relationships: Do all families look the same?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a problem that is difficult to solve or overcome

finding it hard to overcome a problem or situation

a child might lose their favourite jumper

a parent or carer might not be sure what to cook for dinner

a family member might become seriously ill

Which of the following are examples of challenges a family might face?

the children might have to live in two homes

the children might have to live with one parent or carer

What might happen when two parents or carers break-up?

It is {{}} the children's fault if two parents or carers break-up.

it can be challenging when two parents or carers break-up

only adults go through challenges in life

it's always easy when two parents or carers break-up

Which of the following statements are true?

we can use strategies to help us manage our emotions

How can we get support when we are struggling?

the way things become different to how they used to be

being one of a kind or different from others

a family continues to live in the same house

Change can be {{}}, especially if we don't feel ready, or if we didn't decide to change.

over time, change can feel easier to manage

Which stategies are effective when managing our emotions during change?

Challenges for families

Lesson outcome

Content guidance