Why saying 'no' is important
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways to say 'no' respectfully and explain when I might need support from trusted adults.
Key learning points
- Sometimes we want different things to our friends and the people around us.
- Sometimes we have to say 'no' to people.
- It can be hard to say 'no' but good friends should respect if and when we do.
- Sometimes we need support to say 'no'.
- If we don't get the help we need from a trusted adult, we should keep asking or find another trusted adult.
Keywords
Different - not the same as something else
Uncomfortable - feeling anxious, worried or unable to relax
Respect - treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree
Consent - permission to do something
Common misconception
People don't always know what they want, so it's ok to do things anyway when they say 'no'.
Even if we disagree with someone, we must listen and respect their wishes, particularly around physical touch, sharing photos and sharing private information.
Teacher tip
You might want to speak to your RSHE lead or DSL before teaching the lesson. You might also adapt the lesson to include relevant examples of your setting's behaviour policy.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definitions.
the strength to know ourselves and make decisions about our actions
being proud of ourselves and valuing who we are
when someone tries to persuade or force someone else to do something
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Q2.Which situations are risky?
Q3.An bystander is someone who sees something bad happening and takes positive action.
Q4.Match each sentence starter with how it should end.
we should tell an adult we trust.
and the needs of others.
to keep us safe.
feel equal and respectful.
Q5.What can we use to decide what the right thing to do is?
Q6.Which is an unsafe rule?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
not the same as something else
feeling anxious, worried or unable to relax
treating others kindly, valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries
Q2.We should always ask for before touching someone, sharing their photo or their personal information.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.What can we do if we want to say 'no'?
Q5.Which of the following say 'no' respectfully, but firmly?
Q6.What should we do if we ask a trusted adult for help and they don't listen?
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Why saying 'no' is important, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Why saying 'no' is important, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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