Talk Relationships: healthy relationships
A PSHE lesson resource for students aged 12 to 14 exploring the features of healthy relationships and how to recognise the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours.

About this resource
This lesson from the NSPCC, developed in partnership with the PSHE Association, supports students aged 12 to 14 to learn about the key features of healthy relationships and understand how to recognise behaviours that may be concerning. It forms part of the Talk Relationships series, which helps schools and colleges deliver inclusive, age-appropriate relationships and sex education.
By taking part in this lesson, students will:
- describe features of healthy relationships
- explain that everyone has rights in a relationship and how to respond if those rights aren’t respected
- explore ways to communicate values and negotiate respectfully
- recognise concerning behaviours and identify strategies for seeking support.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
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education staff working with students aged 12 to 14.
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