Healthy relationships: How do separation and change affect relationships?
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Why this why now
As Year 10 pupils mature, they are more likely to encounter separation, loss and bereavement directly or indirectly. This unit provides essential knowledge about grief processes, emotional responses to loss, and healthy coping strategies. At this developmental stage, pupils can understand that difficult emotions are normal responses to change and loss, empowering them to seek appropriate support and develop resilience during life's inevitable transitions as they approach adulthood.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Key Stage 3 that relationships change over time and that managing endings with kindness and respect is important for emotional wellbeing.
- Pupils should be familiar with talking about emotions from previous units, using appropriate vocabulary to express feelings.
- Pupils should know from earlier learning how to access support from trusted adults, friends and professionals.
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Why this why now
As Year 10 pupils mature, they are more likely to encounter separation, loss and bereavement directly or indirectly. This unit provides essential knowledge about grief processes, emotional responses to loss, and healthy coping strategies. At this developmental stage, pupils can understand that difficult emotions are normal responses to change and loss, empowering them to seek appropriate support and develop resilience during life's inevitable transitions as they approach adulthood.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Key Stage 3 that relationships change over time and that managing endings with kindness and respect is important for emotional wellbeing.
- Pupils should be familiar with talking about emotions from previous units, using appropriate vocabulary to express feelings.
- Pupils should know from earlier learning how to access support from trusted adults, friends and professionals.
Healthy relationships: How do separation and change affect relationships?
This unit explores the management of separation, change, and loss in relationships. Pupils learn to understand the impact of relationship breakdowns, cope with death and bereavement and access appropriate support during difficult transitions.
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