Get students talking about relationships, boundaries, respect and healthy communication with this engaging Make Up or Break Up? Tutor Time activity.

Students are presented with a series of realistic scenarios involving common relationship situations, such as jealousy, phone privacy, peer pressure, arguments, break-ups, controlling behaviour and respecting boundaries. For each scenario, students decide whether they would MAKE UP, BREAK UP , before discussing their reasoning.

The resource also includes expert advice to help students understand what healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours can look like, with links to Childline’s Relationship Check-Up and relationship advice for further support.

Perfect for:
Tutor Time / Form Time
PSHE
Relationships and Sex Education
Wellbeing sessions
Personal Development lessons
Years 8–11
Students will explore:
Respect and trust
Healthy communication
Personal boundaries
Consent and pressure
Jealousy and controlling behaviour
Independence within relationships
Dealing with disagreements
Ending relationships respectfully
Recognising unhealthy behaviours
Where to find support
The scenarios are designed to encourage discussion, critical thinking and respectful debate, rather than asking students to share personal experiences.

Low-prep and ready to use – simply display the scenarios, give students time to discuss their decisions, and use the expert advice to guide the conversation.

A useful, relatable and accessible resource for helping students develop the knowledge and confidence to recognise healthy relationships and potential warning signs.