Pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Identify a range of influences that shape identity, such as family, culture, beliefs and personal interests.
• Link aspects of identity to their own behaviour or choices.
• Describe what commitment means and give examples of how it can be shown within families in different ways, including legal commitments such as marriage or civil partnerships.
• Describe ways their own and others’ families support and protect each other and suggest what someone can do if they, or someone they know, feels unsupported and needs help.
• Describe why healthy friendships matter for wellbeing.
• Suggest practical ways to start, maintain and repair friendships and recommend positive ways to handle friendship challenges.
• Select and apply appropriate self-regulation techniques to stay calm and in control during disagreements.
• Understand what it means to be assertive and the importance of balancing your own needs and wants against being polite and respectful.