Introducing the 10 Signs

Our 10 Signs workshop teaches young people to spot and stop unhealthy relationship behaviours in themselves and others, using LMK’s 10 Signs framework. Our Leaders build the confidence young people need to speak out, seek support, and help keep themselves and their friends safe.

As the foundation of our relationships education programme, the 10 Signs workshop must be completed by everyone. This core module provides the essential framework needed to progress to our advanced sessions. Our other four workshops build on the 10 Signs workshop to create an enhanced relationships education programme for your organisation.

 
Overview:

This introductory workshop provides a practical framework for understanding healthy and unhealthy relationships. The session is delivered by highly skilled professionals using a trauma-informed, youth-centered approach to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all.

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Through group discussion, real-life scenarios, and guided reflection, young people explore the 10 Signs and develop tools for their everyday lives. Co-designed with young people to reflect their lived experiences, the content is relevant, accessible, and impactful.

This session supports schools in meeting updated RSHE requirements from September 2026, specifically the increased focus on real-world relevance and youth voice.

Our commitment to safeguarding can be read here

Key workshop outcomes:

By the end of the session, young people will be able to:

• Identify the 10 Signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships
• Build the knowledge and skills to develop healthy relationships for life
• Recognise early warning signs of unhealthy or abusive behaviours
• Reflect on their own attitudes, behaviours and relationships
• Feel more confident to speak out, seek help, or support a friend
• Know where and how to access support if they are worried about a relationship.

 
Key details:

• 2 hours
• Open to young people aged 11-24 (24 in SEND settings)
• Delivered in state, SEND, independent schools, and alternative provision settings – as well as community group settings.  
• Free for state schools, small charities and community organisations
• Flexible to suit different needs, interests and timetables.

 
Impact of our 10 signs programme*:

• 3 in 4 young people who attended an LMK workshop told us we had changed their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
• 81% of young people believe today’s workshop will be useful in their relationships, either right now or in the future.
• 86% of young people who attended an LMK workshop knew how to seek help for themselves or a friend in an abusive relationship.
• 85% of staff members reported that observing an LMK workshop had supported their practice when it came to talking about healthy and unhealthy relationships with young people. 
• 90% young people rated their LMK Leader as excellent or good.

 
*LMK Annual Report & Accounts 2024-25

 
The LMK difference: Co-designed by young people

Our content is developed with our Youth Advisory Board, ensuring it speaks the language of young people today. Our workshops are led by youth workers who are expert facilitators – many with lived experience – to foster a non-judgmental and safe environment. This creates the trust necessary to handle sensitive topics effectively while maintaining a rigorous safeguarding culture.

 
A whole school approach to RSHE

With the new Relationship, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) requirements now a national priority, schools must embed specialist education into their curriculum.

LMK acts as your specialist partner to help you achieve a whole school approach. By integrating our youth-co-designed sessions, you ensure that you are meeting the RSHE requirements and, most importantly, are delivering safe, trauma-informed relationship education that is relevant to the lived experiences of your students.

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