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Members of the media: we are keen to work with you to increase awareness of the central role relationships play in our lives. Find out more about how we can work together.
High quality RSE in schools and colleges is important to prepare young people for relationships. But in a new poll young people highlighted the vital contribution that role models play throughout the different aspects of their lives. Read more
When Fastn's Education Programme Development Co-ordinator Hannah Partis attended Family Links' 25th Anniversary conference in April 2022, she was excited to see the 'Principles of Excellence in Relationship Education' reflected in practice. Read more
More than four in five parents back a new focus on Relationships Education as schools make plans for a post-pandemic return. Read more
Our commitment and families film is now available, the new teaching resource puts relationships front and centre of school efforts to support children post-pandemic. Read more
Research released to coincide with RSE Day 2021 shows the vast majority of parents want schools to help children understand relationships and mental health. Read more
Fastn and Parentkind have developed a guide for parents on talking to their children about what makes for the kind of healthy, dependable relationships that help people thrive throughout life. Read more
Recent events have shown that to achieve better relationships for everyone, it is vital to support children and young people in their relationship learning. This year International Men’s Day promotes practical action on positive relationships between the sexes. Read more
As the saying goes, one kind word often leads to another. An ongoing conversation of kind words can be the starting block for developing a strong and healthy relationship. Read more
Whether relationships are present or absent, healthy or harmful, they have been one of the great dividers and a significant driver of inequality throughout the pandemic experience. Our relationships to ourselves, to others, to the world around us, are at the core of all these key challenges for society today. Read more
Relationships are being formed everyday. For those in childhood unable to witness and experience positive healthy, dependable, nurturing relationships, making up for lost time can actually take a lifetime. Read more
It's RSE Day, join us for a conversation about Relationships Education in the curriculum and in the community! Read more
Relationships matter. That statement is such a truism that we can too easily forget just how important are dependable, healthy, nurturing relationships that help us thrive throughout our lives. Read more
The 'Principles of excellence in relationships education' created by leading relationship and educational experts launched today. They enable schools to recognise and deliver excellent relationships education. Read more
As pupils return to school we have put together a set of resources that can help us build healthy, dependable relationships to help make this transition easier. Read more
Employers need to do much more to support fast-changing families Read more
Fastn and Media Trust have worked with young people to produce guidance for media representation of relationships. Platforming platonic relationships and amplifying positive, relatable role models are among the recommendations. Young people say that improved social listening and facilitation of peer-to-peer discussions can help achieve this. Read more
We are thrilled to announce that our guide for parents on how to talk about dependable relationships with your child is available now! Read more
Fastn are sponsoring the Youth Relationships Award with Children and Young People Now for a second year to ensure all young people having the same chances to enjoy healthy and dependable relationships. Read more
Our Reflective Practice Aid has been developed in partnership with Family Links the Centre for Emotional Health and relationships trainer and consultant Lisa Cherry, as well as working closely with educationalists. Read more
Our Trustee Hana Cornwall writes about the impact of a Living Wage and dependable pay on relationships. She also explains why Fastn is proud to be a Living Wage Employer. Read more
Dr Kerry Ashton-Shaw looks at empathy and its importance in healthy committed relationships Read more
Getting involved in activities that help other people, communities or our environment gives us that lovely fuzzy-and-warm-inside feeling. Read on to find out why! Read more
Benefits and Ingredients of Committed Relationships according to Dr Kerry Ashton-Shaw Read more
As part of Thank a Teacher day, we thought it was only right to pick the brains of our team to see which teacher inspired them the most! Read more