when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies

in this context, everyone being treated fairly

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

Healthy friendships

RSHE (PSHE)

Healthy families

Pressure from friends

Pressure from adults

This unit teaches about pressure from adults and friends, healthy friendships, and healthy families.

Power in relationships: What does a healthy relationship feel like?

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

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

when something is good for us, our minds and bodies

treating others kindly, valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries

We feel that our needs and wants are respected.

We always have to do what our friend wants to do.

Which are qualities of a healthy friendship?

We need to strike a balance between our own needs and those of others.

It is always unkind and disrespectful to not do what our friends want.

It is good to be kind and to stick up for ourselves.

What can we do if we think we are in an unhealthy friendship?

Friendships can be unhealthy when one person has more {{}} than the other, for example, the person might say friends can only play the games they want to play.

Which are examples of phrases we can use to stick up for ourselves by firmly stating what we feel and what we need?

in this context, when something is delicate or important

to treat someone or something in a way that's wrong

A {{}} is when someone asks us to not say anything, but it is not fun.

Laura and Aisha are playing with each other at breaktime. Aisha asks Laura to stop touching her. What should Laura do?

telling your friend’s secret to others so they laugh

sharing your toys and taking turns when playing games

only playing with someone when you want something from them

Which of these is the best example of being a good friend?

we should get help from an adult we trust.

adults we know offline who make us feel safe.

Match the start of each sentence with how it should end.

Starter Quiz