Speakeasy in Scotland Kristine Boyle

feel comfortable and relaxed talking to their children about growing up? be more prepared for the kind of questions their children may ask? be sure of their facts? feel they have support? Speakeasy – we want parents and carers to

Speakeasy sessions are varied and give the opportunity for participants to learn in many different ways.

Speakeasy groups are free and usually meet once a week for eight weeks. Speakeasy is an accredited course which means parents taking part can also gain an award Everyone is welcome on the Speakeasy course whether they go for the award or not.

An understanding of the physical and emotional changes boys and girls undergo at puberty An understanding of what sex and relationship education means in the context of family life An understanding of how to respond to the needs of children in relation to sex and relationship education

An understanding of social and cultural attitudes towards sex and sexuality as they relate to children Learning about different methods of contraception Learning about different sexually transmitted infections and methods for safe sex

Understanding strategies for keeping children safe from harm Understanding sex and relationship education in school – what information is your child’s school providing

Parents and carers as co- educators? Share learning with each other on course Conversation log Co-facilitator training Peer education

Lasting Benefits? Information received on the course is used long after the course is finished Parents more ‘askable’ Partners and other family members can become involved Parents are also able to take advantage of opportunities to have conversations about other subjects

Speakeasy “It was important to complete the course, and have the proud feeling of doing my best and receiving the certificate - using the information with my own children. It will be different from the way I grew up.”

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