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  • Year 9

What is a healthy intimate relationship?

This lesson will define what an intimate relationship is. It will also discuss the characteristics of a healthy intimate relationship. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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  • Year 9

What is a healthy intimate relationship?

This lesson will define what an intimate relationship is. It will also discuss the characteristics of a healthy intimate relationship. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Definition of an 'intimate' relationship
  2. Characteristics of a healthy intimate relationship (e.g. mutual respect, consent, shared interests and values etc.)

Content guidance

  • Contains sexual content.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Intimate refers to being...

Correct answer: close to someone, emotionally or physically
distant from other people

Q2.
What do you think is important in an intimate relationship?

Being judgmental
Being strict
Correct answer: Trust and honesty

Q3.
Giving consent means you disagree

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
It is illegal to have sex in the UK if you are under 16

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
Intimate relationships can add value to people's lives

False
Correct answer: True

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
The Age of Consent refers to

The age in the UK you can drive.
Correct answer: The age in the UK you can legally have sex.
The age in the UK you can vote.

Q2.
Which is a characteristic of a healthy intimate relationship?

Impatience
Correct answer: Respect
Violence

Q3.
What of the following statements best describes consent?

An agreement that can never be withdrawn.
Being pressured to agree to something.
Correct answer: Giving permission or agreeing to something.
When someone says "I'm not sure," "I don't know" or "maybe".

Q4.
You should feel comfortable communicating your concerns to an intimate partner

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
Why is 16 the Age of Consent in the UK?

16 is when you legally become an adult in the UK.
Correct answer: The law recognises 16 year olds as mature enough to make decisions about sex.
To help stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections.