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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recognise how their words, tone and behaviour show respect in different places and situations.
- Use positive self-talk to stay calm, build confidence and manage frustration.
- Explain what trust looks like in friendships and how to strengthen or repair it when problems arise.
- Set and respect personal boundaries and respond assertively when something feels unfair or unsafe.
- Practise resolving disagreements fairly, including through compromise.
- Understand what a bystander is and describe safe, appropriate ways to act if they witness or experience bullying.
- Learn what stereotypes are and how they can be unfair.
Prior learning
Connecting with others: What helps us feel safe and included?
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Lessons
Lesson 1: How can I show self-respect?
Lesson 2: How can I show respect to others?
Lesson 3: How can I build trusting friendships?
Lesson 4: How can we solve friendship challenges?
Lesson 5: How should I respond to bullying?
Lesson 6: What is a stereotype?
Key skills
Key skills
- Beginning to recognise unhealthy
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Key knowledge
- To know within families,
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Key vocabulary
assertive
compromise
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Wonder box ×1
- Building blocks and connecting cubes Each pair: 6
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×15
- A2 sugar paper ×5
The equipment below is optional
- Sticky notes
- Mini-mirrors ×30
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Unit resources
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y4: How can we respect each other?
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'How can we respect each other?'
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
British values: Individual liberty; Mutual respect.
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Connecting with others: Why are healthy relationships important?
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