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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.

Young people need more than Relationship Sex Education (RSE) in the classroom to achieve the relationships they want

Young people need more than Relationship Sex Education (RSE) in the classroom to achieve the relationships they want

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

Published: 30th June, 2022

Author: Susie Wright

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: 30th June, 2022

Parents back demand for post-pandemic Relationships Education in schools

Parents back demand for post-pandemic Relationships Education in schools

More than four in five parents back a new focus on Relationships Education as schools make plans for a post-pandemic return. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 7th June, 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: 7th June, 2022

Author: Chris Flack

Parents support relationships education

Parents support relationships education

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

Published: 23rd June, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Chris Flack

Fastn and Parentkind work together to produce a guide for parents on relationships

Fastn and Parentkind work together to produce a guide for parents on relationships

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

Published: 21st May, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Abi Froud

Masculinity and building healthy dependable relationships

Masculinity and building healthy dependable relationships

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

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Hannah Partis

How one kind word contributes to healthy dependable relationships

How one kind word contributes to healthy dependable relationships

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

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Hannah Partis

Why relationships education is important

Why relationships education is important

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

Published: 14th December, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Catherine Hine

Lets put the 'relationships' into RSE at school

Lets put the 'relationships' into RSE at school

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

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Catherine Hine

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: 7th June, 2022

RSE Day: Relationships Matter

RSE Day: Relationships Matter

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

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Catherine Hine

Relationship and educational experts launch 'Principles of excellence in relationships education'

Relationship and educational experts launch 'Principles of excellence in relationships education'

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

Published: 27th September, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Deborah Sinclair

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Young people need more than Relationship Sex Education (RSE) in the classroom to achieve the relationships they want

    Young people need more than Relationship Sex Education (RSE) in the classroom to achieve the relationships they want

    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.

  • Media

    Media

    We are keen to work with members of the media and other stakeholders to increase awareness of the central role relationships play in our lives.

  • 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.

  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

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

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  • Why we're needed

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    Our experiences of relationships have lifelong consequences for our health, wealth and happiness.

  • Who we are

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    An introduction to FASTN, our work and our values

  • Meet our team

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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

  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

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

  • Status

    Status

    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.

  • 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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