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appreciate the importance of building their own self-esteem and that of others
welcome individual difference based on an appreciation of their own uniqueness
participate in informed discussions about the impact of physical, emotional, psychological and social development in adolescence
recognise how sexuality and gender identity is part of what it means to be human and has biological, psychological, cultural, social and spiritual dimensions
identify short, medium and long-term personal goals and ways in which they might be achieved
apply decision-making skills in a variety of situations
source appropriate and reliable information about health and wellbeing
explain how stereotyping can contribute to a person’s understanding and experience of rights and wellbeing
appreciate the importance of respectful and inclusive behaviour in promoting a safe environment free from bias and discrimination
evaluate how diet, physical activity, sleep/rest and hygiene contribute to self-confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing
critique the impact of the media, advertising and other influences on one’s decisions about health and wellbeing
describe what promotes a sense of belonging in school, at home and in the wider community and their own role in creating an inclusive environment
distinguish between appropriate care giving and receiving
demonstrate the personal and social skills to address pressure to smoke, to drink alcohol and/or use other substances
reflect on the personal, social and legal consequences of their own or others' drug use
critique information and supports available for young people in relation to substance use
use the skills of active listening and responding appropriately in a variety of contexts
use good communication skills to respond to criticism and conflict
describe appropriate responses to incidents of bullying
appraise the roles of participants and bystanders in incidents of bullying
review the school’s anti-bullying policy and internet safety guidelines explaining the implications for students’ behaviour and personal safety
establish what young people value in different relationships and how this changes over time
evaluate attitudes, skills and values that help to make, maintain and end friendships respectfully
recognise their capacity to extend and receive friendship
explain the different influences on relationships and levels of intimacy
analyse relationship difficulties experienced by young people
describe fertility, conception, pre-natal development and birth, and the particular health considerations for each
explain what it means to take care of their sexual health
demonstrate assertive communication skills in support of responsible, informed decision making about relationships and sexual health that are age and developmentally appropriate
reflect on the personal and social dimensions of sexual orientation and gender identity
critically analyse the use of sexual imagery and gender stereotyping in various forms of media
critique the influence of media on their understanding of sexuality and sexual health
explain what it means to have positive mental health
appreciate the importance of talking things over including recognising the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour
practise some relaxation techniques
participate in an informed discussion about mental health issues experienced by young people and/or their friends and family
appreciate what it means to live with mental ill-health
critique mental health services available to young people locally
explain the significance of substance use for one’s mental health
practise a range of strategies for building resilience
use coping skills for managing life’s challenges
explain the wide range of life events where they might experience loss and bereavement
outline the personal, social, emotional and physical responses to loss and bereavement
compare how loss and bereavement are portrayed in a variety of contexts and cultures
describe how they might care for themselves and be supportive of others in times of loss or bereavement