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Statutory relationships and sex education (RSE) has arrived!
After years of consultation, the new RSE guidance is finally statutory. The guidance details learning outcomes but leaves the decision of what materials and approaches are used to the school itself.
RSE in the digital age: Let's get more comfortable being uncomfortable
The 'digital age' has been a buzzword for many years now, if not for decades, and is usually spoken about in other contexts. But how has the creation and growing dependence on the internet impacted young people and, in particular, how they view relationships and sex?
Salt and Light newsletter August 2020
Since our March newsletter, life has been a rollercoaster for many of us. Our love goes out to you all, however, lockdown and COVID-19 has affected you and your family.
Relationships and sex education: yearning to learn
With schools about to reopen, the topic of statutory relationships and sex education is back on the news agenda.
17 years of ACET Ukraine!
17 years
100 cities
700 ministers in 98 churches
4 projects ministry
It was fantastic to receive this video from ACET Ukraine recently - such a celebration of their far-reaching and valuable work.
What's it like being a member of the Esteem network?
If you were thinking about accessing relationships and sex education (RSE) training and have come across acet UK, you might be wondering what the Esteem network is all about.
What will the ‘new normal’ be for our young people?
As the debate rages about when and how UK schools should reopen, let’s consider the ongoing effects of the lockdown and Coronavirus on our young people in secondary schools.
COVID19: a letter to the government
acet UK, along with 18 other Christian charities, has called upon Boris Johnson to acknowledge the work of countless Christian charities and to make funds available to assist them in their vital efforts to support families and communities during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Lessons from Italy: education after weeks of school closures
In the UK, we are getting used to new rhythms of life due to the COVID-19 situation. A significant change for many families is the closure of schools for most children.
Inspiring RSE educators to reach the most vulnerable
Gareth, our Esteem Network Director, has been working with the education team at a tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) secure inpatient unit for the past 7 years.
Salt and Light March 2020
You probably know that the ACET family delivers relationships and sex education (RSE) sessions in schools, but did you know that we also provide RSE in a variety of other settings, such as pupil referral units, prisons and sex work hotspots?
Changing of the guard!
After 5 years as CEO, Sarah is stepping back (into another role at acet UK) to allow her to take on other life challenges. Thank you, Sarah, for your passion, commitment, positivity and care!
Sarah shares a little about her time at the helm: