Finding support when I feel unsafe

RSHE (PSHE)

Understanding peer pressure

Feeling powerful

This unit provides strategies for seeking help when feeling unsafe, understanding and resisting peer pressure, recognising when to seek help and developing confidence to assert boundaries. Pupils learn to feel empowered and know multiple ways to access support for their safety and wellbeing.

Power in relationships: How do I get help if I don't feel safe?

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

In a risky situation, we can use our {{}} and our brains to decide what the right thing to do is.

Sometimes we have to keep ourselves safe by making healthy choices.

Being online is always safer than going out of the house.

Young people are especially vulnerable online and can be harmed.

What can we do if we are in a risky situation?

by calling out when people are being unsafe

by telling a trusted adult if someone is at risk

leaving the house without trusted adults knowing where we are

learning to ride a bike with a trusted adult

Which situations are likely to be unsafe?

treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics

When people try to persuade or force you to do something, this is called ...

It is not possible to know who someone really is online.

It is easy to delete something from the internet.

Healthy friendships feel equal and respectful.

never touch us in a way that makes us feel uncomfortable

always doing what your friend asks you to do

listening to your friends' opinions, even if they are different to yours

shouting at your friend if they have a different opinion to you

balancing your needs with your friends' needs

Which of the following are examples of respect?

imaginary lines separating what we will and won't allow.

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

Finding support when I feel unsafe

Lesson outcome

Content guidance