a relationship between two or more people who care about and support each other

being aware of the dangers or threats you could encounter when online

the exchange of words, either verbal or written, to express thoughts, feelings and ideas

Making new friends

RSHE (PSHE)

A healthy friendship

The importance of friendships

Changing friendships

This unit explores the characteristics of healthy friendships and strategies for making new friends. Pupils understand why friendships are important for wellbeing, learn how friendships change over time, and develop practical skills for managing friendship transitions respectfully.

Healthy relationships: How can I build good relationships?

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

The word for the exchange of words, either verbal or written, to express thoughts, feelings and ideas is ...

You can only be friends with someone who you see all the time.

You can only be friends with someone who you don't see much.

You can be friends with someone you see both frequently and infrequently.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Fill in the missing word. You should expect healthy friendships to have lots of __________ behaviours.

Which of these are examples of places in which we can safely make new friends?

Complete the sentence. A relationship between two or more people who care about and support each other is known as a ...

by talking about shared interests or experiences

by talking only about our own interests or experiences

What word helps people to communicate their needs, feelings and comfort levels?

Which words describe how you might feel in a healthy relationship?

giving a friend personal space when it is needed

allowing a friend to express their emotions without judgement

by pushing a friend to share their feelings even if they don't want to

Which of the following are ways that you can show respect to a friend?

Which of the following are features of a healthy friendship?

In which type of friendship might we feel disrespected?

Making new friends

Lesson outcome

Content guidance