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- Year 9
Healthy intimate relationships
I can describe the features of healthy intimate relationships, evaluate readiness for intimacy, and discuss strategies for not pressuring or resisting pressure.
- Year 9
Healthy intimate relationships
I can describe the features of healthy intimate relationships, evaluate readiness for intimacy, and discuss strategies for not pressuring or resisting pressure.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Healthy intimate relationships are built on mutual respect, trust and communication.
- Personal readiness for intimacy varies.
- Strategies for not pressuring others include clear communication and respecting boundaries.
- Resisting pressure involves confidence, assertiveness and seeking support if needed.
Keywords
Intimate relationship - a close personal relationship that may involve emotional, physical or intellectual closeness
Boundary - an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Pressure - the use of persuasion or influence to make someone do something they may not want to do
Mutual respect - valuing each other’s feelings, opinions and boundaries in a fair and equal way
Common misconception
Feeling pressured is a normal part of relationships.
Feeling pressured is a sign of an unhealthy relationship dynamic. Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect and consent.
To help you plan your year 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Healthy intimate relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Healthy intimate relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the meaning of the word ‘consent’?
Q2.Which of the following is an example of a healthy relationship?
Q3.Which of these is a possible emotional impact of an unhealthy relationship?
Q4.What is the legal age of consent for sexual activity in England?
Q5.Match each term to its correct definition.
believing someone or something is honest, reliable and respectful
feeling safe, valued and able to express emotions in a relationship
a relationship where people involved feel valued and safe
Q6.The ability to talk openly and honestly about feelings, needs and boundaries is an important part of in a relationship.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
the use of persuasion or influence to make someone do something
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
valuing each other’s feelings, opinions and boundaries in an equal way