Lesson Series

The Equality, Responsibility and Friendship (ERF) Project

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Key
Stage
Lower 2
Lesson
Plans
7
Resource
Sheets
6
Story
Book
2
Video
Story
2
There are two stories in this resource:

1. How do I see you? 
In the story we look at equality and how we are all equal. We also look at what to do if someone tries to impose their views on another individual.  

2. How can I make a friend? 
In the story we look at how we can make a friend. We also look at benefits of friendship.
Topics Covered
Learning Outcomes
This story will cover the following topics:
  • Understanding how our attitudes shape our behaviours towards people because of their gender.
  • Raising awareness of gender inequality with children and adults.
  • Ensuring children understand that all people, regardless of gender, are equal and deserve the same rights and respect as each other.
  • Understanding when and how to safely challenge gender inequality.
  • For children to know when they need to involve an adult, or the local Police, with an issue regarding gender inequality.
  • That children should always tell an adult they know they can trust, if they are worried or scared.
  • Understanding different responsibilities in maintaining a friendship.
  • Understanding the importance of trust in a friendship.
  • How to be able to develop empathy in a friendship.
  • How to explore some of the qualities of being a good friend.
  • How to understand some of the boundaries in friendships.
The outcomes of this story are:
  • I can tell you what being equal means and why it is important, especially between different genders. 
  • I can talk about things that make us similar and different.
  • I know what a stereotype is, and why this type of thinking is incorrect and damaging.
  • I can talk about the ways in which people can be affected by abusive behaviour.
  • I can talk about some of the consequences for people who carry out abusive behaviour.
  • I know some of the responsibilities that we all have to make sure people are treated equally and fairly, and why this is so important.
  • I know that we all have the right to feel safe.
  • I can describe how it feels to feel safe or unsafe.
  • I can describe some Early Warning Signs people might have in an unsafe situation.
  • I can tell you what safe and unsafe touch or contact is.
  • I know and can describe some ways that people either deal with or get help or support with anything that worries or upsets them.
  • I know why friendships are so important.
  • I can name different qualities that help make friendships work.
  • I can talk about my responsibilities in a relationship.
  • I know some of the ways we can all behave to help us get along with each other.
  • I can tell you different ways to make a friend.
  • I can share important messages around equality.
  • I can explain ways that we can all contribute to promoting equality.
  • I know that I can help to make positive changes in the world.

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