4. Sexual Health artwork
The Sex Ed Diaries

4. Sexual Health

  • S1E4
  • 45:24
  • June 8th 2020

From September 2020, all secondary schools in England will be required to teach about intimate and sexual relationships, including sexual health. Data shows that this new content is urgently needed, but with major cuts to support services, and most teachers lacking specialist training, how are they to deliver this new content? 

This episode explores what young people need to learn, why anatomy always comes first and how to ensure teaching is inclusive.

Guests:

Louise Carrington, Director of Operations, Brook Liverpool

Zahrah Al-Bejawi, Education and Wellbeing Coordinator, Brook

Lota Bantiҫ, Education and Wellbeing Coordinator, Brook

Guyathiri Kamalakanthan, Facilitator, Decolonising Contraception

For more information about this episode and a full list of resources:  https://www.sexeddiaries.org/episode-details 

The Sex Ed Diaries

A series focusing on the changes to Relationships and Sex Education in English schools. The show is hosted by Dr Polly Haste, in partnership with sexual health and well-being charity, Brook. Together they probe the questions and dilemmas facing teachers and share the experiences and expertise of those working in the sector. Guests include teachers, researchers, policy makers, health professionals, resource producers, trainers and young people. Content is aimed at teachers and support staff in primary, secondary and special schools and is relevant to anyone interested in Relationships and Sex Education.