someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us

treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree

My body belongs to me

RSHE (PSHE)

Amazing bodies

This unit emphasises that their body belongs to them, understanding that bodies are amazing and private, recognising the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch and developing confidence to say no to uncomfortable or unsafe touch and seek help from trusted adults.

Power in relationships: Who does my body belong to?

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

treating others kindly, valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Which of the following might be signs of feeling uncomfortable?

Your body should not be treated with respect.

Everyone should respect our boundaries, including our family and friends.

Anyone can touch your body without permission.

Which of the following statements are correct?

There are some parts of our body that are ...

Let the girl hold his hand, she's not doing anything unkind.

Run away from the girl so that she can't hold his hand.

Tell a trusted adult that he feels uncomfortable, so they can help.

Keep asking a trusted adult for help until someone listens.

Andeep feels uncomfortable because a girl in his class keeps trying to hold his hand without his permission. What should he do?

Ask Sam if she would like a hug and only hug her if she says 'yes'.

If Sam says 'no', keep asking her until she changes her mind.

Hug Sam even if she says 'no' because hugging is a nice thing to do.

If Sam says 'no', respect her boundaries and not give her a hug.

Jun wants to give Sam a hug. What should he do?

feeling anxious, worried or unable to relax

Match the words to the correct definition.

"Could I read that book once you're finished, please?"

Which of the following are examples of asking permission?

Although our body is strong, it’s also {{}} which can help our bodies to respond to changes around us.

tell a trusted adult, such as a parent, carer or teacher

If our body feels bad in any way, we should...

playing on screens for hours without breaks

Which of the following might make our body feel bad?

Germs can pass from one person to another and make us feel ill.

Germs cannot pass from one person to another and make us feel ill.

If we look after ourselves, our body should never feel bad or poorly.

Even if we look after ourselves, our body might feel bad or poorly sometimes.

My body belongs to me

Lesson outcome

Content guidance