The Right to Say No – Personal Boundaries & Body Safety Lesson Pack (Primary)

The Right to Say No – Personal Boundaries & Body Safety Lesson Pack (Primary)
Boundaries | Safety | Trusted Adults | Self-Advocacy
This empowering lesson supports pupils in understanding personal boundaries, recognising unsafe or uncomfortable situations, and confidently saying “no” when they feel unsure. Designed with care, sensitivity and safeguarding in mind, this resource helps children build autonomy, trust and self-advocacy in a safe, age-appropriate way.

Core Learning Activities
Understanding personal boundaries
Recognising uncomfortable or unsafe feelings
Practising how to say “no” confidently (role-plays and scripts)
Identifying trusted adults who can help
Scenario-based discussions using safe, gentle examples
Guided role-play activities to build confidence and communication

Resources Provided
Printable personal-boundary worksheets
Trusted adult identification sheets
Scenario cards (age-appropriate and neutral)
Body-safety posters
Optional storybook and video suggestions
Teacher notes for safe and sensitive facilitation

Skills Developed
Boundary setting
Using clear consent language
Recognising unsafe or uncomfortable situations
Self-advocacy and help-seeking
Building trust with safe adults
Respecting the boundaries of others

Key Vocabulary
boundaries, uncomfortable, consent, trust, safety, private, respect
Safeguarding & Sensitivity Notes
Pupils are never pressured to share personal experiences
No naming of real situations or individuals
Focus is on general safety awareness, not disclosure
Scenarios remain calm, neutral and non-frightening
Emphasis on empowerment, choice, confidence and trusted support

Perfect For
PSHE / SEL lessons (Primary / KS1–KS2)
Personal safety and wellbeing units
Back-to-school wellbeing lessons
Small-group or pastoral support sessions
Morning meeting or circle time
Healthy relationships and boundaries lessons