“Not feeling like sex during pregnancy, post partum, post-pregnancy loss or post-termination is TOTALLY OK – AND VERY NORMAL!” Naomi Sutton. Whether you are pregnant, recently had a baby or have suffered a pregnancy loss, sex can feel like it has ‘gone off the boil’ a bit. This is very normal but not talked about often, or explained. A lack of understanding can lead to feelings of upset, hurt, and confusion within a relationship. There has not been a vast amount of scientific research into this area but what we do know is that most women see a decline in sexual function during pregnancy whi ..read more

At the heart of the statutory guidance and teaching RSE is a focus on keeping children safe. The principle purpose in primary years education – is to help safeguard pupils from an early age through age appropriate education. What key stages? Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Lower/Upper Key Stage 2 (LKS2/UKS2). They must be taught the importance of being respected, reporting any bullying, the rules to staying safe and interpreting online behaviour. Teaching safety throughout primary years helps to safeguard from any type of risk or danger so that a pupil is less likely to be harmed. This must include ..read more

It is statutory for schools to teach children and young people about healthy and caring relationships. What key stages? Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) and Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2) Relationships play a key part in every child or young person’s wellbeing, in younger years emphasis on teaching them how to be a good friend and how to play well with others, to understanding boundaries and appropriateness, as they mature and progress into adulthood. Caring relationship lesson plans for Key Stage 1 (KS1), those aged 5-7 should make clear the principles of a caring relationship. C ..read more

In a world where online interactions can’t be avoided and children as young as primary age are navigating the internet, it is essential to educate children on the benefits and dangers associated with being online. What key stages? Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) and Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2). They must be taught the importance of being respected, reporting any bullying, the rules to staying safe and interpreting online behaviour. Online Relationship lesson plans for Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) and Upper Key stage 2 (UKS2), those aged 5-11 are a crucial element of safeguarding young people. The abili ..read more

It is now statutory for schools to teach children and young people about what to expect when they reach adolescence. What key stages? Key Stage 1 (KS1), Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) and Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2). Teachers should expect to cover the various effects of puberty on a child; including the social and emotional changes puberty brings, as well as the physical changes. This will help to equip children for what’s to come; it’s an important milestone in a child’s life. Puberty lesson plans for Key Stage 1 (KS1), those aged 5-7 and LKS2 prepares children for change psychologically and phy ..read more

In a world where online interactions can’t be avoided and children as young as primary age are navigating the internet, it is essential to educate children on the benefits and dangers associated with being online. What key stages? Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) and Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2). They must be taught the importance of being respected, reporting any bullying, the rules to staying safe and interpreting online behaviour. Online Relationship lesson plans for Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) and Upper Key stage 2 (UKS2), those aged 5-11 are a crucial element of safeguarding young people. The abili ..read more

What key stages? Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) and Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2). As children mature they begin to develop stronger and more independent relationships. A key part of this progression is the impact some situations and relationships can have on the way they feel. Helping young people to understand the significance of establishing and managing respectful relationships as well as caring relationships is an important aspect of life. Equally, a strong understanding of when and how to expect respect from others and reciprocate this fluently in both the physical and digital world is a key ..read more

A New Title What key stages? Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2). It’s all relative, from a young age our value system, perceptions, instincts and understanding of the world all come from our family. Learning about the diverse types of families in the wider world as well as the characteristics of a healthy family life. This includes times of difficulty, protection and care for children and other family members. Exploring stable and caring relationships [link to caring relationships cluster], in particular recognising when family relationships provide the safety needed and how to s ..read more

What needs to be taught in RSE now that it is a statutory subject? Since teaching PSHE became statutory in September 2020, schools have been given guidance that should help teachers navigate the avenues to successfully educate children and young people relationships and sex education. Statutory guidance will help you to navigate the avenues to successfully teach relationships and sex education but does not provide you with the resources or lesson plans needed to teach these crucial subjects – where do you start? Teaching PSHE lessons, in particular relationships and sex education is challengi ..read more

Facilitating the education of children and young people on the topic of RSE is something we’re passionate about. The provision of accurate and engaging information is vital to successfully educate children and young people on relationships and sex education (RSE). Prior to September 2020, when teaching RSE become statutory, we were already working in consultation with teachers and schools to help develop resources, and teaching aids that support the process of making difficult conversations – much easier. Best in class RSE leaflets for pupils When developing teaching aids, we embrace varie ..read more