Power in relationships: How can we create positive relationships?
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Why this why now
This unit builds directly on the previous 'Healthy relationships' unit by helping pupils understand power dynamics within their new secondary school peer groups. At this developmental stage, pupils are increasingly influenced by peers and need skills to recognise and respond to power imbalances respectfully. This foundational knowledge prepares pupils for more complex discussions about consent, equality and respectful relationships later in their RSHE curriculum.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand basic friendship skills from the previous unit, including communication, respect and kindness, and recognise the characteristics of positive relationships.
- Pupils should be able to identify their own feelings and understand that people can influence each other's choices and behaviour in both positive and negative ways.
- Pupils should have a basic understanding from Key Stage 2 that some people may have more power or authority than others, such as adults, teachers or older pupils.
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Why this why now
This unit builds directly on the previous 'Healthy relationships' unit by helping pupils understand power dynamics within their new secondary school peer groups. At this developmental stage, pupils are increasingly influenced by peers and need skills to recognise and respond to power imbalances respectfully. This foundational knowledge prepares pupils for more complex discussions about consent, equality and respectful relationships later in their RSHE curriculum.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand basic friendship skills from the previous unit, including communication, respect and kindness, and recognise the characteristics of positive relationships.
- Pupils should be able to identify their own feelings and understand that people can influence each other's choices and behaviour in both positive and negative ways.
- Pupils should have a basic understanding from Key Stage 2 that some people may have more power or authority than others, such as adults, teachers or older pupils.
Power in relationships: How can we create positive relationships?
This unit explores positive relationships and their benefits. Pupils understand their role in creating respectful interactions, recognise power dynamics, and learn how happiness, self-respect and mutual respect underpin healthy, balanced relationships.
4 lessons in unit
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