The Sex Factor: Relationship and Sex Education Training

There is a general misconception that Relationship and Sex Education is not needed for children and young people with complex neurodisabilities. By September 2021 RSE teaching will be compulsory across all schools.

We have found:

Limited adapted RSE education for children and young people to learn, stay safe, understand their bodies, relationships and sexuality in full
Staff are ill-equipped to teach RSE to children and young people with complex neurodisabilities
No appropriate resources for teachers/parents/staff
Lack of specialised openly descriptive/visual training regarding personal care
Families and carers may also be unaware of the need for RSE or uncertain how to address this subject

What we can offer

A user-friendly toolkit consisting of training sessions and resources, including 34 ready-made lesson plans and supporting videos for teachers and staff to deliver quality Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) to children and young people with complex neurodisabilities.

About the author and trainer

Helen Dunman has been teaching PSHE and Drama to young people with a range of SEND for 30 years, specialising in children and young people with Severe Learning disabilities. She currently teaches at Chailey Heritage Foundation. In 2017 her work in PSHE and RSHE was recognized by the ‘Worshipful Company of Educators’ with an ‘Inspirational Educator Award’. She currently has whole school responsibility for PSHE/RSHE at CHF which was referenced as ‘Outstanding’ in the last OFSTED report. Helen is also a member and trustee of SHADA, which promotes good sex education for people with disabilities of all ages. Helen writes about this subject in educational journals and speaks at conferences around the UK.

The resources

Training opportunities, including bespoke on-site sessions, whole school INSET days and regional workshops.
The Sex Factor Handbook
More than 30 real life ready to teach story lesson plans across four categories; Puberty, Relationships, Diversity, Safety
Supporting video content
Online support and discussion forums
Advice on sourcing anatomically correct dolls and creating authentic lifelike training aids (purchased separately).

So much more than a pack

Normally we are able to offer on-site training at your school but due to the pandemic, we are currently offering virtual interactive training for smaller groups or individuals.

Following training on one of our regular courses, all candidates receive a 12 month subscription to:

Sex Factor digital resource hub
Sex Factor handbook
Annual newsletter
General updates
New and useful developments in the sector including new legislation and new books Interesting articles
New story lesson plans

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