NEARLY one in four secondary schools have now downloaded special lesson plans helping to decrease conflict in the home, co-designed by Essex University.
The free to download two lesson pack looks to encourage healthy communication.
It was devised by Dr Rebecca Clift from the department of language and logistics in partnership with the PSHE association.
Aimed at Year 9-11 students, the resources help students explore how communication strategies can either increase or decrease the risk of conflict, especially among families.
They feature real-life video examples of families filmed in their own homes, which help students to recognise the impact that body language, tone of voice and choice of words can have on the escalation or de-escalation of arguments.
Dr Clift said: “I’m delighted that my research on family arguments is now being used in so many schools to support both pupils and teachers in navigating communication at home.
"Good family relationships are the foundation of children’s wellbeing and life chances.
"Being more aware of how rows in the home can escalate and de-escalate quickly will hopefully help them navigate better ways to communicate in the future."
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