Our accredited course covers a range of topics which are split across the 6 sessions as below.
When we run the course in person, the topics are covered over 4 longer sessions, so the order of the course will differ slightly.
Session 1:
- An introduction to relationships and sex education (RSE) and related legislation
- Child development and puberty
- Body image and the influences and pressures on young people from the media
Session 2:
- Self-esteem and emotions
- Learning styles – how to meet the needs of young people
- Reflective practice and active learning in session delivery and development
- The importance of making healthy choices about relationships - both friendships and intimate
- Media and relationships
Session 3:
- Gender language in the classroom
- Sex and the law
- Exploring issues around consent, coercion and sexual violence
- e-safety and sexting
Session 4:
- Parenthood and contraception
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Example teaching style
Session 5:
- Student-led presentations
- Classroom management
Session 6:
- HIV/AIDS – biological facts and attitudes
- Pornography – trends in consumption, impact on young people and the law
- Developing good practice and using multimedia
- Developing confidence in RSE