Relationships, communication, understanding self and others through interaction. Learning that requires genuine engagement with other perspectives — not just transmission of facts.

“Belonging is the lived experience of Connection.” — RSHE/Cornerstones Mapping v0.1

Primary qualifications and strands

Listed where Connection is the dominant Cornerstone. Cross-references to outcomes will populate as the framework branches are filled in.

Where Connection appears as secondary

  • ASDAN Lifeskills Challenge (employability, community modules)
  • Most live-mode delivery across all subjects (relational presence is central)
  • The practitioner role across every framework

Statutory anchor

RSHE 2026 Caring Friendships, Respectful Relationships, Families and People Who Care for Me, General Wellbeing (loneliness, belonging, mental health). See RSHE/Cornerstones Mapping v0.1 for full mapping.