Respect and relationships PSHE

Lesson Title: Respect and Relationships – Setting Boundaries and Recognising Unhealthy Behaviour (PSHE / RSE / Healthy Relationships)
This thoughtful KS3/KS4 PSHE lesson helps students understand the importance of respect in all relationships and how to set healthy boundaries. Using real-life scenarios, discussion prompts, and reflective tasks, learners explore friendship dynamics, disrespect, and how to protect their wellbeing with confidence and assertiveness.

Lesson Aims:

Identify different types of relationships in everyday life (friends, family, school, community)

Define what healthy and respectful relationships look like

Understand the concept of personal boundaries and why they are important

Explore what disrespect looks like and how it affects mental wellbeing

Practise giving assertive responses in challenging or toxic relationship scenarios

Reflect on personal values and how to resolve conflict respectfully

Learn to recognise the difference between kind, controlling, and toxic behaviours

Develop empathy by offering advice in real-life-inspired situations

Perfect for PSHE, RSE, or tutor time. Supports safeguarding, mental health, and emotional literacy.