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 “Students explored what makes a good relationship and learned how to set personal boundaries. They felt safe discussing sensitive topics and reflected on consent, self-esteem, and resilience.”

— Orkun Ari, Head of PSHE, Plumstead Manor School 

"Victoria quickly built rapport with the girls. They discussed challenging topics openly and developed greater self-awareness and confidence"

— Felicity Martins, Lambeth Academy 

"The girls explored self-worth and dating violence through interactive sessions. They highlighted early warning signs and fully engaged with each activity." 

— Farah Turner, Chestnut Grove Secondary School 

• Overview

  The Safely In Luv programme supports young people aged 10–19 to build confidence, understand healthy relationships, and prevent dating violence. Through self-awareness, empowerment, and trauma-informed facilitation, this course equips participants with the emotional tools to make safe, respectful choices in relationships.  

• Learning Objectives

  The learning objectives aim to foster respect, care, and moral awareness while developing critical thinking and informed decision-making. Learners will build awareness of body language, personal appearance, and the benefits of delaying sexual activity, including preventing unplanned pregnancy. The program promotes inclusive, prejudice-free choices, helps young people understand the consequences of their actions, and equips them with skills to manage conflict effectively. 

  Aims of the programme

  • Relationship and Sex Education (RSE)
  • Consent, boundaries, and emotional regulation
  • Emotional and mental well-being
  • Building resilience, self-esteem, and identity 
  • Prevention of unhealthy/toxic relationships 

  Benefits 

  • Understand healthy vs. unhealthy dynamics 
  • Gain tools to manage emotions and assert needs 
  • Improve self-worth, voice, and social confidence 
  • Learn early signs of dating abuse and how to avoid risk 
  • Celebrate personal identity and healthy connection
• Programme Modules

  Girls' module

  Week 1 - How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Be Popular  

  Week 2 - What You Should Know About Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships  

  Week 3 - Developing Supportive & Successful Relationships   

  Week 4 - Sharing Your Heart and Space Wisely  

  Week 5 - Getting Comfortable in Your Body 

  Week 6 - Express Yourself Positively Even with Difficult Feelings  

  Week 7 - Avoiding Assault and Violence 

  Boys' module

  Week 1 - How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Be Popular 

  Week 2 - What You Should Know About Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships  

  Week 3 - Developing Supportive & Successful Relationships   

  Week 4 - Sharing Your Heart and Space Wisely  

  Week 5 - Express Yourself Positively Even with Difficult Feelings 

  Week 6 - Assault & Violence Against Girls 

• Who delivers this service?

  This is a The Live Wise Foundation course, developed and delivered by: 

  Victoria Okocha – Principal Facilitator 

  Kevin Kelly – SIL Trainer 

  Rochelle Edoze – SIL Trainer 

  Harley Taylor – SIL Trainer 

  Flavia McDonald – SIL Trainer 

• Who is this course for?

  The Safely In Luv course is designed for teenagers and young people who want to build self-worth, confidence, and healthy relationship skills. It is especially tailored for young survivors of dating violence or those struggling with self-esteem, emotional healing, and personal growth. The course provides guidance on setting boundaries, recognising red flags in relationships, and developing a strong sense of self-love and empowerment. 

  This programme is designed to support professionals and institutions who work closely with young people, including:

  • Schools and colleges (including SEN departments and primary schools)
  • Youth offending teams and ISSP workers
  • Social and probation services
  • Community youth groups and care homes.
• How will this course be taught?

  The course will be delivered over 6 to 7 weeks using a variety of interactive and reflective teaching methods. These include group work and discussions, peer learning, role plays, videos, and worksheets. Participants will engage in strategic thinking and draw on their own experiences to support personal development. Self-evaluation, journaling, and weekly reports will encourage reflection, while understanding will be tracked and monitored throughout each session. 

  • When is this course available?

    For 2025/2026, the in-person Safely in Luv cohort dates are as follows:

    Programme Delivery Dates	Duration
    Week commencing 10th November 2025	6 weeks
    Week commencing 12th January 2026	6 weeks
    Week commencing 20th April 2026	6 weeks
    Week commencing 1st June 2026	7 weeks
    Week commencing 14th September 2026	6 weeks

     

    Please note that the courses can be scheduled on any day of the specified week. Please email lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk to discuss dates.

• How is this course assessed?

  Participants will complete a self- assessment at the start and end of each session and a final self- evaluation at the end of the course.  

• How do I apply for this course?

  If you are interested in arranging this programme for your organisation, please email us at lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk and we can discuss dates. 

• General information

  For information on our policies (payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, etc.) visit our general information page.

  If you have a question that we haven’t answered here, please contact lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk and we will respond to your query within 24 hours.