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Lesson 3: How can I build trusting friendships?

Reflecting on what healthy friendships feel like and how trust is built through kind, honest and respectful behaviour.
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1. Recap and recall

Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.

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Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y4: How can we respect each other?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?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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