Next steps for the introduction of statutory RSE

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Next steps for the introduction of statutory RSE Sharna Allen – Health Improvement Commissioner,

Next steps for the introduction of statutory RSE Sharna Allen – Health Improvement Commissioner, Sexual Health

Workshop overview • What is Relationships and sex education (RSE)? • RSE – the

Workshop overview • What is Relationships and sex education (RSE)? • RSE – the evidence • What is in the new guidance? • Delivering an effective RSE curriculum • So what next?

Why is RSE important?

Why is RSE important?

Why is RSE important? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=w 5 l. Jny. F 5

Why is RSE important? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=w 5 l. Jny. F 5 BBc&t=40 s

What is RSE? • Learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing

What is RSE? • Learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up; relationships; sex; human sexuality; and sexual health • Equips children and young people with the information, skills and values they need to have safe, fulfilling and enjoyable relationships and to take responsibility for their sexual health and well-being • Contributes to behaviour change, including reducing unprotected and unwanted sex, and reducing harmful behaviour, including sexual offences such as assault and abuse. • Good quality SRE also fulfils children and young people’s right to information about their bodies and health. Sex Education Forum (2015)

Why is RSE important?

Why is RSE important?

What about Suffolk young people?

What about Suffolk young people?

What about Suffolk young people?

What about Suffolk young people?

What about young people in Suffolk? GAPS: • Positive messages around sex and relationships

What about young people in Suffolk? GAPS: • Positive messages around sex and relationships (including LGBT+ relationships) • Information and advice around consent and healthy relationships • Where to go if you need help • Safe sex (including non-heterosexual sex) • Contraception and STIs • Knowing what ‘isn’t normal’

RSE – the evidence Young people start having sex later First sex is more

RSE – the evidence Young people start having sex later First sex is more likely to be wanted, with a smaller age gap between partners Children are more likely to be aware of or report abuse First sex is more likely to be protected with contraception and condoms Young women and young men who cite school as their main source are less likely to contract an STI, and young women are less likely to be pregnant by 18 and experience unplanned pregnancy in later life Sex Education Forum: SRE – the evidence (2015)

Compulsory Relationships and Sex Education – the guidance

Compulsory Relationships and Sex Education – the guidance

From September 2020: • Relationships education compulsory in ALL primary schools • Relationships and

From September 2020: • Relationships education compulsory in ALL primary schools • Relationships and sex education compulsory in ALL secondary schools • Health education compulsory in all state-funded schools (i. e. not independent schools) in England • Parental opt out from sex education (primary & secondary) • Child can opt into sex ed from 3 terms before their 16 th birthday

Right to withdraw • Parents will have the right to request their child is

Right to withdraw • Parents will have the right to request their child is withdrawn from sex ed delivered as part of RSE, but not from sex ed within the national curriculum • Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the parents’ request should be granted until 3 terms before the 16 th birthday • At that point, if the child wishes to have sex education, the head teacher should ensure they receive it in one of those terms • Preserves parental right in most cases, but balances with child’s right when they are competent

What does this mean?

What does this mean?

What does this mean? • 5 minutes table discussion

What does this mean? • 5 minutes table discussion

Delivering an effective RSE curriculum

Delivering an effective RSE curriculum

RSE – the evidence Sex Education Forum statement of commitment for effective RSE -

RSE – the evidence Sex Education Forum statement of commitment for effective RSE - based on the international evidence – and endorsed by NSPCC, Children’s Society, Barnardo’s… Downloadable posters for schools and organisations contributing to RSE

Further points • Should be taught about the society in which they are growing

Further points • Should be taught about the society in which they are growing up and the law on relationships. All pupils should be taught to understand, value and respect the diversity they will encounter • All pupils should receive teaching on LGBT relationships, and when they do the topic should be properly integrated into the wider programme • Content must be made accessible for all pupils (particularly when planning and teaching pupils with SEND). • In all schools, when teaching these subjects, the religious background of all pupils must be taken into account

Sex Ed Forum Roadmap Sets out step by step how schools go about implementing

Sex Ed Forum Roadmap Sets out step by step how schools go about implementing the new curriculum

For example…

For example…

So what now? – table discussion and feedback • What role can you play

So what now? – table discussion and feedback • What role can you play in supporting good quality RSE? • What are the opportunities and challenges in light of the new guidance? • How can we more effectively support schools in delivering RSE? • What measures can we put in place to ensure RSE in Suffolk is of a high standard and continues to improve as we move forwards?

Useful resources • Sex Education Forum Roadmap https: //www. sexeducationforum. org. uk/sites/default/files/field/attachment/Roadmap%20 to%20 s

Useful resources • Sex Education Forum Roadmap https: //www. sexeducationforum. org. uk/sites/default/files/field/attachment/Roadmap%20 to%20 s tatutory%20 RSE%20 -%20 for%20 web. pdf • SRE – the evidence https: //www. sexeducationforum. org. uk/sites/default/files/field/attachment/SRE%20%20 the%20 evidence%20 -%20 March%202015. pdf • PSHE association policy guidance - https: //www. pshe-association. org. uk/curriculum-andresources/preparing-statutory-rse-and-relationships • Free Rise above lesson plans - https: //campaignresources. phe. gov. uk/schools/topics/riseabove/overview • FAQs - https: //www. gov. uk/government/news/relationships-education-relationships-and-sexeducation-rse-and-health-education-faqs

Thank You! Sharna Allen - Health Improvement facilitator for sexual health – Sharna. allen@suffolk.

Thank You! Sharna Allen - Health Improvement facilitator for sexual health – Sharna. allen@suffolk. gov. uk