Our 4 day accredited course covers a range of topics which are split across the 4 sessions as below.
Session 1
- An introduction to relationships and sex education (RSE) and related legislation
- Child development and Puberty
- Self Esteem and Emotions
- Body Image and the influences and pressures on young people from the media
- Learning styles – how to meet the needs of young people
Session 2
- Reflective practice and active learning in session delivery and development
- Gender language in the classroom
- The importance of making healthy choices about relationships - both friendships and intimate
- Sex and the law
- e-safety and sexting
Session 3
- Emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Exploring issues around consent, coercion and sexual violence
- Parenthood and contraception
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV/AIDS – biological facts and attitudes
Session 4
- Student-led presentations
- Classroom management
- Pornography – trends in consumption, impact on young people and the law
- Developing good practice and using multimedia
- Developing confidence in RSE