In March 2023, Rishi Sunak announced that the Department for Education would be reviewing Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) statutory guidance, following concerns that children were being exposed to inappropriate content. It is currently mandatory to teach RSHE in all secondary schools in England, with the current curriculum covering content on a wide range of key topics, such as sexual relationships and online abuse. However, with the current controversies around the delivery of RSHE in schools, schools must work together to share best practice and develop an RSHE curriculum which is suitable and beneficial for all pupils.
- 42% of respondents, to the Sex Education Forum’s survey in 2023, felt that their schools were not informing their parents enough about RSHE
- In response to the SEF survey, 58% of students reported that they didn’t learn enough about today’s most pressing issues
- 3 years after the Government introduced statutory RSHE, only 40% of young people rate their lessons as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ (SEF, 2022)
Join us at The Relationships, Sex and Health Education in Schools Conference 2024 to hear the latest guidance and best practice in teaching RSHE in schools. High-level keynotes will provide insights into the latest national updates and strategic guidance on implementing RSHE in your schools. Topics of best practice include working in partnership with faith groups to deliver an inclusive curriculum, tips on implementing a whole-school approach to teaching RSHE, and engaging with parents. A breakout networking session offers the opportunity to share your experiences whilst networking with other senior colleagues from a variety of sectors.
Why Attend:
✓ Hear the latest policies and strategies for implementing and delivering successful RSHE lessons
✓ Best practice examples of working with parents when developing RSHE curriculums
✓ Engage with selected case studies addressing key challenges including ensuring RSHE is inclusive
✓ Network with speakers and senior colleagues from across the education sector
✓ CPD (gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota)
For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285
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Online Registration
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Chair’s Opening Remarks
Jo Morgan, Founder and CEO, Engendering Change (CONFIRMED)
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Keynote: Implementing a Whole-School Approach to Teaching RSHE
Abstract: This presentation presents guidance for planning RSHE lessons that encourage safe discussions and reflection on diverse perspectives. It emphasises the co-production of a representative curriculum with students and offers support strategies for teachers. Additionally, it outlines methods for whole-school involvement in RSHE through ongoing curriculum reviews.
- Advice on planning RSHE lessons that facilitate safe discussions and allow pupils to reflect on different perspectives, such as gender and friendship
- Tools and resources to ensure staff receive training that helps them deliver relevant and up-to-date RSHE lessons
- Co-producing a dynamic curriculum alongside students to ensure it is representative of all pupils’ beliefs
- Guidance on providing support to ensure teachers involved in RSHE teaching are comfortable when teaching RSHE
- Strategies to facilitate whole school involvement in RSE through constant reviews of the RSHE curriculum
Lucy Emmerson, Chief Executive, Sex Education Forum (CONFIRMED)
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Keynote: Developing an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum that Supports All Students
Abstract: This keynote emphasises the importance of providing staff with support and training to confidently teach about the LGBTQ+ community in RSHE. It suggests embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion school-wide by celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month. Guidance is offered on integrating LGBTQ+ issues across the curriculum, not just in RSHE, and tips are provided for creating tailored mental health support for LGBTQ+ students.
- Providing appropriate support and training so staff feel confident teaching about the LGBTQ+ community in RSHE
- Guidelines to ensure RSHE lessons are tailored and inclusive for LGBTQ+ pupils
- Embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion beyond the classroom through whole-school celebrations of LGBTQ+ history month
- Guidance on incorporating LGBTQ+ issues, and people across the curriculum, not just in RSHE
- Tips on creating mental health and wellbeing support for students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community
Nick Dunne, Head of Business Development, Brook (CONFIRMED)
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Questions & Answers Session
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Comfort Break
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Case Study: Discussing the Challenges of Delivering PSHE/RSHE in Schools
Hollie Williams, Head of PSHE, Warriner School (CONFIRMED)
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Case Study: Working in Partnership to Protect Students from Online Harms
Abstract: This case study explores the Rise e2e program, focusing on building skilled and resilient young people who can identify online harms. It discusses co-producing presentations on online child sexual exploitation and implementing peer-led projects for deeper understanding. Additionally, it emphasises consolidating learning with printed and digital resources, fostering holistic online safety education for youth.
- Insights into the Rise e2e programme: building skilled and resilient young people who can spot online harms and keep themselves safe
- Embedding lived experiences of online child sexual exploitation and grooming to raise awareness
- Implementing education around sexting and image-based abuse to help young people stay safe
- Implementing peer-led projects to help students gain a better understanding of practice around safeguarding and safety
- Consolidating learning inside and outside the classroom through printed and digital resources
Erica Thornton, Chief Executive, Breck Foundation (CONFIRMED)
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Questions and Answers Session
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Lunch Break
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Case Study: Implementing an RSHE Curriculum that Supports Safeguarding Responsibilities
Abstract: This session will discuss Talk Relationships, our new Post Primary Programme to support capacity in teachers in delivering the RSE curriculum and teaching of relationships education. This is a universal programme available to every secondary school in the UK for teachers and pupils and supporting them to assess their school to support a Whole School Approach to RSE.
Niamh Kennedy, Project Development Manager – Talk Relationships, NSPCC (CONFIRMED)
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Case Study: Adopting a Sex-Positive Approach to Teaching RSHE
Abstract: This session explores some of the controversy surrounding the term ‘sex-positive’ and clarifies the true meaning and importance of this approach. Jo shares insights on how to build the foundations of a sex positive approach to RSE as well as practical strategies for implementing this in your classroom.
- What is a sex-positive approach to RSE?
- Why is a sex-positive approach so important?
- How can a sex-positive approach be achieved?
Jo Morgan, Founder and CEO, Engendering Change (CONFIRMED)
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Questions & Answers Session
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Breakout Networking: Overcoming Challenges and Sharing Successes in Improving RSHE Policies and Curriculums
This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in changing and improving RSHE policies in schools, allowing you to share your experiences and best practice.
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Comfort Break
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Case Study: Working in Partnership with Local Schools to Create an Inclusive RSHE Curriculum
Abstract: This session advocates for inclusivity and diversity in RSHE by collaborating with local schools & parents to break down barriers to this important aspect of education.
This session will provide practical tips on how to reduce opposition which may arise, through empathy, understanding, and engagement.
- Utilising parental consultation to facilitate choice of chosen materials and resources across all schools
- Emphasising the importance of delivering RSHE in a way which affords dignity and shows respect to all
- Key tips on ensuring a diverse RSHE curriculum which shows a variety of cultural viewpoints
Kate Smith, Head of Healthy Lives, London Borough of Tower Hamlets (CONFIRMED)
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Case Study: Embedding the Importance of Consent into the RSHE Curriculum
Abstract: This session outlines best practices for teaching students about sexual violence and consent. It covers methods for defining sexual violence and understanding its prevalence, tips for recognising verbal and non-verbal signs of consent, strategies for discussing age-appropriate consent scenarios, and the importance of fostering respect and safety. These approaches aim to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for respectful and safe interactions.
- Sharing best practice on educating students on the definition of sexual violence and the prevalence in our current society
- Tips to facilitate the understanding of verbal and non-verbal signs of consent
- Successful strategies to encourage discussion of age-appropriate scenarios related to consent
- Adopting an approach which outlines the importance of respect and helping others in creating a safe environment for each other
- Equipping pupils’ with knowledge of what to do if they witness or experience inappropriate sexual behaviour
Jason May, Mayfit limited
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Questions & Answers Session
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Chair’s Closing Remarks
*programme subject to change without notice
Who Should Attend?
Delegates who will have an interest in this event will be school leaders from across the education sector.
*This Conference is open to Public, Private and Third Sectors
For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285
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