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Back to school resources for healthy, dependable relationships

Back to school resources for healthy, dependable relationships

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

Published: 7th September, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Building the capabilities of adults in the lives of children

Building the capabilities of adults in the lives of children

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

Published: 10th May, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Employers need to do much more to support fast-changing families

Employers need to do much more to support fast-changing families

Employers need to do much more to support fast-changing families Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2020

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Chris Flack

Commitment and families - with TrueTube

Commitment and families - with TrueTube

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

Published: 20th May, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Chris Flack

Young people call on the media to help them form and sustain healthy and dependable relationships

Young people call on the media to help them form and sustain healthy and dependable relationships

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

Published: 21st April, 2022

Updated: 27th April, 2022

Author: Susie Wright

Parents Guide to Dependable relationships launched

Parents Guide to Dependable relationships launched

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

Published: 10th May, 2021

Updated: 27th April, 2022

Author: Chris Flack

Building healthy and dependable relationships with Children and Young People Now

Building healthy and dependable relationships with Children and Young People Now

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

Published: 26th August, 2021

Updated: 27th April, 2022

Thriving pupils, thriving school community

Thriving pupils, thriving school community

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

Published: 8th December, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Pat Hinton

Paying the Living Wage is about supporting families to thrive

Paying the Living Wage is about supporting families to thrive

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

Published: 14th February, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Paying the living wage supports the family to thrive

Paying the living wage supports the family to thrive

Our Trustee Hana Cornwall writes about the impact of a Living Wage and dependable pay on relationships. She also explains exactly why Fastn is proud to be a Living Wage Employer. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2022

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Author: Susie Wright

Empathy in Commitment

Empathy in Commitment

Dr Kerry Ashton-Shaw looks at empathy and its importance in healthy committed relationships Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Why does helping others feel so good?

Why does helping others feel so good?

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

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Committed Relationships: Benefits and ingredients according to our expert

Committed Relationships: Benefits and ingredients according to our expert

Benefits and Ingredients of Committed Relationships according to Dr Kerry Ashton-Shaw Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

RSE Day 2020

RSE Day 2020

It's RSE Day, join us for a conversation about Relationships Education in the curriculum and in the community! Read more

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Inspirational Teachers!

Inspirational Teachers!

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

Published: 20th May, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

The secret to relationships my dad shared

The secret to relationships my dad shared

Elliott Rae, of Music.Fatherhood.Football, shares a tale of the day his Dad had a glass of wine shared a secret on relationships. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

How to be there for your partner during a crisis

How to be there for your partner during a crisis

Libby Toogood gives her top three tips on how to be there for your partner during a crisis. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Who are your relationship role models?

Who are your relationship role models?

Why the people around us are key to shaping our relationships and why in influence who we pick as our #RelationshipRocks Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Elliott Rae: Living a Life of Deep Connection

Elliott Rae: Living a Life of Deep Connection

Elliott Rae looks at deep connections and relationship rocks. Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

I want to be alone

I want to be alone

Blake Bramley shares his thoughts to mark the end of Relationship Week 2020. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Dad Book Crowdfunder Launched

Dad Book Crowdfunder Launched

MusicFootballFatherhood talk their new book! Read more

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Vlogstars of Hull

Vlogstars of Hull

A closer look at our stars from Hull who Vlog! Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Single Parent Day 2021

Single Parent Day 2021

In a special post for #SingleParentDay, Fastn CEO Catherine Hine talks about her own experience, single parents and employment and the need for increased support. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2021

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Q&A with Nick Brewer

Q&A with Nick Brewer

Nick Brewer sat down with us for five minutes to talk commitment, challenging himself in the studio and what we do in a fast moving world. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

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  • Building the capabilities of adults in the lives of children

    Building the capabilities of adults in the lives of children

    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.

  • Relationships education

    Relationships education

    Education must give young people the support to develop and attain the relationship ambitions that will help them thrive.

  • Family, Employment and Sustainability

    Family, Employment and Sustainability

    To increase the probability of positive outcomes, employers must support employees in creating and sustaining thriving families.

  • Young people call on the media to help them form and sustain healthy and dependable relationships

    Young people call on the media to help them form and sustain healthy and dependable relationships

    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.

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  • Commitment and families - with TrueTube

    Commitment and families - with TrueTube

    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.

  • Empathy in Commitment

    Empathy in Commitment

    Dr Kerry Ashton-Shaw looks at empathy and its importance in healthy committed relationships

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    Our research shows that young people consider concepts of healthy commitment and positive relationship ambition as central to their lives now and in the future.

  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

    Our brains are shaped by our relationship experiences, particularly when we are young.

  • Committed Relationships: Benefits and ingredients according to our expert

    Committed Relationships: Benefits and ingredients according to our expert

    Benefits and Ingredients of Committed Relationships according to Dr Kerry Ashton-Shaw

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