Teaching RSE and Sensitive Topics with Confidence in Primary Schools

Description

This interactive course is designed to build the confidence of primary school teachers delivering potentially sensitive topics in PSHE

In a live two-hour session, participants will explore real classroom challenges and learn evidence-informed strategies to address them effectively. With opportunities for discussion and collaboration, you’ll leave with practical ideas and resources you can use straight away, helping you create safe, inclusive learning experiences that make a lasting difference for your pupils.

Learning Objectives

  • Reflected on the rational and dispelled some myths about RSE in primary schools.
  • Considered ways to create and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
  • Understood the different pedagogy needed for teaching RSE.
  • Discussed strategies for managing challenging questions
  • Reviewed ways to record students’ learning in RSE

About the Presenter

  • John Rees

    John Rees

John is passionately committed to improving the learning and life chances of children and young people through the professional development of individuals and organisations.

Having taught for 12 years and later as a senior leader, John led the transformation of an evidence-informed RSE research project from Exeter University that eventually involved 200+ schools, with unique evidence of health benefits and educational improvement.

As an independent educational advisor since 2006, John currently works with local authorities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and commercial organisations across the UK and overseas to support school improvement.