FORGE is a five-session programme helping young people develop healthy relationships, positive self-leadership, respectful behaviour and personal responsibility.

The programme uses films, discussion cards and practical activities to encourage young people to reflect on their character, relationships and choices.

Each session explores a different aspect of FORGE:

• F – Friendships & Relationships

• O – Ownership of Self

• R – Respect & Responsibility

• G – Growth through Choices

• E – Everyday Character

Before you begin

Take a little time to familiarise yourself with the session cards and films.

Aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment where young people feel safe to participate, without fear of blame, shame or judgement.

Remember, you're not there to fix young people or provide all the answers. Your role is to encourage thoughtful conversations, help them reflect and support them as they grow.

The FORGE films introduce the themes and provide a starting point for your group discussions.

Follow the guidance on your session cards, using the films and accompanying questions to explore each theme together.

You can watch the films directly on this page or download them in advance, so you're ready to deliver the sessions.

Session 1 – Friendships & Relationships

Session 2 – Ownership of Self

Session 3 – Respect & Responsibility

Session 4 – Growth through Choices

Session 4 includes two films.

At the end of Session 4, give each young person their My Plan handout.

This encourages them to reflect on what they've explored, identify a meaningful goal and consider one small, achievable step towards it.

The handout includes a QR code linking to a podcast designed to help young people reflect on their goals and put their seven-day plan into practice.

Download and print a handout for each young person before Session 4.

Remember: The podcast and activities are there to support young people, not create additional pressure. They'll have an opportunity to explore their progress with you in Session 5.

This final session is an opportunity to finish your journey together well.

Revisit the My Plan handout and podcast, inviting young people to share what they've learned, what they've tried and what they might like to do next.

Don't worry if they haven't completed the activities. You can explore the content together, celebrate their progress and help them identify a small, achievable step towards a meaningful goal.

Think of this as a supportive accountability session, an opportunity to encourage them to keep going.