Year 7 Lesson Bundle

Learning objectives

• Identify the qualities that make relationships feel positive and respectful
• Practise distinguishing between healthy boundaries and controlling behaviour in friendships
• Practise strategies for responding to disagreements and unkind behaviour between friends
• Recognise the signs that a friendship may not be safe or healthy

Learning objectives

• Explain what consent is and why it matters​
• Recognise consent in a range of everyday situations, including online​
• Practice how to communicate consent using verbal and non-verbal communication​
• Understand that consent can be withdrawn​
• Identify ways to practise consent in social media use​
• Know how to get help and support​

Learning objectives

• Explain the difference between peer pressure and encouragement
• Identify the signs that someone is being pressured, in person or online
• Describe strategies to resist pressure and respond assertively
• Explain what makes a trustworthy friendship, both online and offline
• Identify how and where to get help if pressure becomes difficult to manage

Learning objectives

• Recognise the benefits and risks of the online world
• Understand that online content can impact on wellbeing
• Explain the reason for age limits on most social media sites
• Describe strategies for improving wellbeing and staying safe online
• Know how to get help and support for themselves or a friend

Learning objectives

• Describe what self-esteem is and why it matters for wellbeing and relationships
• Identify factors that can affect self-esteem, including comparing ourselves to others
• Explain how self-talk affects self-esteem and practise reframing negative self-talk
• Identify positive ways to support their own and others' self-esteem
• Identify how to get help and support for themselves or a friend

Learning objectives

• Explain the physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty
• Explain what periods are, how the menstrual cycle works, and how period products are used
• Identify ways to look after their wellbeing during puberty
• Identify ways to manage a period, or support someone who has one
• Know where to go for help and support, for themselves or a friend