Healthy relationships and consent: key messages for young people

I understand the importance of being cared for and caring for others in relationships, and can explain why.

HWB 3-44a/4-44a

I understand and can explain the importance of, and need for, commitment, trust and respect in loving and sexual relationships.

I understand the different contexts of such relationships, including marriage.

HWB 3-44c/4-44c

I recognise that power can exist within relationships and can be used positively as well as negatively.

HWB 3-45a/4-45a

I am developing skills for making decisions about my relationships and sexual behaviour. I am able to apply these to situations that may be challenging or difficult.

HWB 3-46c/4-46c

• Explains why commitment, trust and respect are central to being cared for and caring for others.

HWB 3-44a

• Justifies why commitment, trust and respect are central to being cared for and caring for others.

HWB 4-44a

• Demonstrates respect and understanding of the diversity of loving and sexual relationships, for example, LGBTI relationships, marriage, living together, co-parenting.

HWB 3-44c

• Explains the importance of shared values and goals in sustaining a loving and sexual relationships, for example, mutual respect, agreement on sex.

HWB 4-44c

• Explains the impact an imbalance of power can have on relationships, including sexual relationships, for example, consent, coercion, responsibility for actions and decisions.

HWB 3-45a

• Distinguishes between a balance of power and abuse of power in relationships, for example, respect, trust, coercion, consent.

HWB 4-45a

Demonstrates the skills needed to challenge stereotypical images in the media, including social media, for example, confidence, judgement.

HWB 3-46c

• Demonstrates the skills needed to manage challenging situations within relationships, including sexual relationships, for example, compromise, empathy, decisiveness.

HWB 4-46c

I am developing skills for making decisions about my relationships and sexual behaviour. I am able to apply these to situations that may be challenging or difficult.

HWB 3-46c/4-46c

Using what I have learned I am able to make informed decisions and choices that promote and protect my own and others’ sexual health and wellbeing.

HWB 3-47b/HWB 4-47b

I know how to manage situations concerning my sexual health and wellbeing and am learning to understand what appropriate sexual behaviour is.

HWB 3-49a/HWB 4-49a

• Demonstrates the skills needed to challenge stereotypical images in the media, including social media, for example, confidence, judgement.

HWB 3-46c

• Demonstrates the skills needed to manage challenging situations within relationships, including sexual relationships, for example, compromise, empathy, decisiveness.

HWB 4-46c

• Identifies and demonstrates the skills required to make positive choices in challenging situations, for example, assertiveness, empathy.

HWB 3-47b

• Demonstrates the skills needed to manage challenging situations within relationships, including sexual relationships, for example, compromise, empathy, decisiveness.

HWB 4-47b

• Identifies negotiation skills required to have safe and enjoyable sex, for example, knowing when the time is right, mutual responsibility to prevent unintended pregnancy, use of contraceptives, confidence to refuse unwanted sexual contact.

HWB 3-49a

• Demonstrates an understanding of support available and current legislation related to a range of types of abuse, for example, female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, grooming, child sexual exploitation.

HWB 4-49a

I am developing skills for making decisions about my relationships and sexual behaviour. I am able to apply these to situations that may be challenging or difficult.

HWB 3-46c/HWB 4-46c

I know where to get support and help with situations involving abuse and I understand that there are laws which protect me from different kinds of abuse.

HWB 3-49b/HWB 4-49b

• Demonstrates the skills needed to challenge stereotypical images in the media, including social media, for example, confidence, judgement.

HWB 3-46c

• Demonstrates the skills needed to manage challenging situations within relationships, including sexual relationships, for example, compromise, empathy, decisiveness.

HWB 4-46c

• Identifies how to take action in a situation involving abusive or inappropriate sexual behaviour, for example, ending unhealthy relationships, local support, police.

HWB 3-49b

• Demonstrates an understanding of support available and current legislation related to a range of types of abuse, for example, female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, grooming, child sexual exploitation.

HWB 4-49b

I know that the use of alcohol and drugs can affect behaviour and the decisions that people make about relationships and sexual health.

HWB 3-41b

I am developing skills for making decisions about my relationships and sexual behaviour. I am able to apply these to situations that may be challenging or difficult.

HWB 3-46c/HWB 4-46c

I know where to get support and help with situations involving abuse and I understand that there are laws which protect me from different kinds of abuse.

HWB 3-49b/HWB 4-49b

• Explains how substance misuse can affect judgement and impair ability to make responsible decisions, for example, unwanted sexual experiences.

HWB 3-41b

• Explains the impact and potential consequences substance misuse can have on decision making, for example, drinking and driving, non-consensual sex.

HWB 4-41b

• Demonstrates the skills needed to challenge stereotypical images in the media, including social media, for example, confidence, judgement.

HWB 3-46c

• Demonstrates the skills needed to manage challenging situations within relationships, including sexual relationships, for example, compromise, empathy, decisiveness.

HWB 4-46c

• Identifies how to take action in a situation involving abusive or inappropriate sexual behaviour, for example, ending unhealthy relationships, local support, police.

HWB 3-49b

Demonstrates an understanding of support available and current legislation related to a range of types of abuse, for example, female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, grooming, child sexual exploitation.

HWB 4-49b

I know how to access services, information and support if my sexual health and wellbeing is at risk. I am aware of my rights in relation to sexual health including my right to confidentiality, and my responsibilities, including those under the law.

HWB 3-48a/HWB 4-48a

• Knows how to access confidential information, guidance and help.

HWB 3-48a

• Gives examples of laws in relation to sexual health, for example, age of consent, right to confidentiality, consent, coercion, grooming.

HWB 3-48a

• Understands the rights and responsibilities required for safe and enjoyable sex.

HWB 4-48a

• Explains how to access both local and national information, guidance and help.

HWB 4-48a