FRIENDSHIP SKILLS

Friendship Skills Intervention Pack | 6-Session SEND & SEMH Programme | Secondary School

A colourful, engaging and age-appropriate friendship skills intervention designed for secondary school pupils, particularly those with SEND, SEMH and social communication needs.

Finding resources that are suitable for secondary-aged pupils without feeling too childish can be challenging. This illustrated, 18-page intervention pack provides a structured and accessible approach to developing positive friendships, social understanding and emotional wellbeing.

What’s Included?

The pack contains six themed sessions:

1. Friendship Qualities – Exploring what makes a good friend and recognising healthy friendships.
2. Empathy – Understanding other people’s feelings and perspectives.
3. Managing Conflict – Developing strategies to manage disagreements calmly and respectfully.
4. Building Trust – Understanding honesty, reliability and trust in friendships.
5. Personal Boundaries – Recognising, communicating and respecting boundaries.
6. Making Amends – Learning how to apologise, take responsibility and repair friendships.

Resource Features

• 18-page illustrated PDF
• Six structured intervention sessions
• Student worksheets and reflection activities
• Friendship discussion prompts
• Pre- and post-intervention assessments
• Scheme of work and facilitator guidance
• Colourful, age-appropriate illustrations
• Printable A4 format

Who Is This Resource For?

Ideal for:

• Secondary school pupils (KS3–KS4)
• SEND and SEMH interventions
• Autism and social communication support
• SENCOs, teaching assistants and pastoral teams
• Small-group or individual interventions
• PSHE, inclusion and nurture provision

Why Choose This Resource?

Designed with secondary school learners in mind, this pack combines clear instructions, practical activities and engaging visuals to help pupils explore real-life friendship challenges.

The structured six-session approach makes it easy for school staff to deliver targeted social skills support, encourage meaningful discussions and monitor pupils’ developing understanding.

A ready-to-use intervention to help young people build confidence, strengthen friendships and develop essential social skills.

Digital PDF resource