Objectives: To feel confident to deliver the SRE unit of work To understand the rationale for and importance of SRE To practice some of the activities for SRE

Young people have repeatedly highlighted the problem of teacher embarrassment and lack of knowledge (SEF) Research with teachers in England has found knowledge levels wanting Lack of confidence – anxiety about using correct terminology for genitalia and concerns about how to handle personal questions Only 3% of teachers reported that SRE was covered adequately in their Initial Teacher Training (Sex Education Forum 2008b) "SRE is only as good as the staff who deliver it“ ‘Framework for Sexual Health Improvement in England’ Part of non-statutory programme of study Ofsted looks to it as SMSC provision Education Act 1996, Statutory Instrument 1999) Education in England and Wales and Education Act 2002 – broad and balanced curriculum and provision to be made for SRE

Importance Basic building block for PSHE Opportunity to discuss respect, equality, beliefs Activity – make a contract

Ofsted have made it very clear that the failure of schools to teach children correct names for sexual body parts is a safeguarding issue Anti-discrimination LGBT, homophobic bullying Activity – naming body parts

1.Personal boundaries, sexual bullying a)Words for people who have sex b)“It’s just a joke” c)Sexuality and homophobic bullying 2.Consent a)The law b)Sexuality c)“she/he was asking for it” d)Language 3.Healthy/Unhealthy relationships a)Students who have been victims of domestic violence 4.Family planning and parenting a)Values, respect for different styles of parenting

Central tenants; – Honesty – Equality – Candidness – Understanding – Class Contract Activity – answering questions

Making sources of advice clear – posters in class Being specific about if any of the issues affect them In brief; – Tutor – School nurse – Counsellors – Childline – Metro Centre – Greenwich Sexual Health – Drop-in clinics

Training section of Wellbeing website – – Online tutorials – Video training – FAQs Team teaching Mini-bites

Can be an issue with these lessons, particularly around disclosures Dealing with sensitive issues Report any concerns to the Child Protection Officer Keep a record of what you teach if you deviate from the lesson outlines given