Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Day - 25 June 2020

15th October 2019 Colette Holland

RSE Day is on 25 June 2020. This is an annual celebration of the excellent work on Relationships and Sex Education that educates children and young people about healthy relationships and positive sexual health. Research shows that good quality RSE supports the wellbeing of children and young people, further safeguarding them. The Sex Education Forum has put together a number of briefings on the evidence and regularly consults young people about the quality of their RSE.

Educating Eve

15th October 2019 Colette Holland

The Eve Appeal is a partner of the Sex Education Forum and have devised an amazing resource #EducatingEve giving 10 tips on talking to your child about her body. As part of Gynae awareness month this gives useful information on how to approach educating children and young people about their bodies and increasing confidence in talking about our anatomy.

Free online training: We need to talk about suicide:

30th September 2019 Clare Ledsham

This e-learning programme has been developed by a range of experts including experts by experience i.e. those people who have attempted to take their own lives and those bereaved and affected by suicide.

(British Board of Film Classification) BBFC have devised a series of KS3 lessons on : ‘Making Choices: Sex, Relationships and BBFC Age ratings’

17th September 2019 Colette Holland

A series of KS 3 lessons is available via the PSHE organisation

Schools to be supported on delivery of LGBT lessons

16th September 2019 Colette Holland

Every school will receive backing from the government on teaching pupils about same-sex relationships, the education secretary has said. Gavin Williamson said headteachers should be “able to teach about Britain as it is today”.

E-safety resource update: Did you know that Play Like Share has been updated?

13th September 2019 Emma Pilling

Play Like Share is a three-episode animated series (c. 6-7 minutes each) and accompanying resource pack which aims to help 8-10 year olds learn how to stay safe from sexual abuse, exploitation and other risks they might encounter online.

Ten Steps towards school staff wellbeing

13th September 2019 Helen Johnstone

This resource provides some helpful materials and encourages schools and colleges to reflect that if they want to make a success of promoting children’s mental health, this can only be achieved by giving staff wellbeing the consideration it deserves.

Anna Freud launch new interactive booklet - Engaging with Parents and Carers

21st August 2019 Kimberley Evans

Research shows that if parents and carers are actively involved in their children’s learning and activities at school, they will be more likely to thrive both in terms of academic performance and in their general wellbeing. This booklet has been developed to help schools explore interactive ways of supporting young people by engaging with parents and carers.

Healthy snack leaflet winners

18th July 2019 Helen Johnstone

In February of 2019 we invited schools pupils to use their knowledge and creativity to design a sugar smart healthy snack.

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