Resources for teaching about RSHE to children and young people with SEND.

Training module - GOV.UK

Physical health and fitness Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-physical-health-and-fitness (opens new window) training materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff to teach about physical health and fitness.

Healthy eating Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-healthy-eating (opens new window) training materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff to teach about healthy eating.

Basic first aid Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-basic-first-aid (opens new window) training module including making an emergency call and concepts of basic first aid.

Caring friendships Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-caring-friendships (opens new window) training module including:

  • ways of making and choosing friends
  • online friendships
  • working through problems
  • the characteristics of friendships

Changing adolescent body Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-changing-adolescent-body (opens new window) training module including physical and emotional changes in puberty, menstrual wellbeing.

Drugs, alcohol and tobacco Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-drugs-alcohol-and-tobacco (opens new window) training module including legal and illegal harmful substances and associated risks.

Health and prevention Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-health-and-prevention (opens new window) training module including:

  • signs of physical illness
  • sun safety
  • sleep
  • dental health
  • personal hygiene
  • allergies.

Internet safety and harms Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-internet-safety-and-harms (opens new window) training module including:

  • internet use
  • rationing and risk
  • online relationships
  • privacy
  • understanding online information.

Mental wellbeing Go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teaching-about-mental-wellbeing (opens new window) training module including:

  • talking about emotions
  • self-care techniques
  • isolation and loneliness
  • the impact of bullying
  • getting help and support

Online relationships Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-online-relationships-and-media (opens new window) training module including:

  • understanding how people behave online
  • cyberbullying
  • keeping safe online

Respectful relationships Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-respectful-relationships (opens new window) training module including:

  • bullying
  • stereotypes
  • the importance of respect

Families and people who care for me Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-families?utm_source=9e3776b1-59f5-4fdd-8ec0-1597bc0fa9db&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate (opens new window) training materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff to teach about families.

Being Safe Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-training-being-safe (opens new window) training materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff to teach about being safe.

PSHE Association SEND Hub

PSHE SEND hub Go to https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/content/send-hub (opens new window) for PSHE leads who are working in special school or alternative provision settings.

Drug and alcohol education lesson plans for pupils with SEND, KS2 to KS4 Go to http://www.pshe-association.org.uk/content/drug-and-alcohol-education-pupils-send (opens new window) lesson plans and resources to explore the drug and alcohol use, and the dangers of household products and prescribed medications.

Sex education forum

Sex Education Forum – Easy to read principles of good RSE Go to https://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/resources/advice-guidance/principles-good-rse-easy-read (opens new window) easy read guide to RSE, made with Mencap.

RSE for disabled pupils and pupils with special educational needs Go to (opens new window)

Other resources

So you got naked online SEND version from Internetmatters Go to https://www.internetmatters.org/inclusive-digital-safety/so-you-got-naked-online-guide-for-young-people/ (opens new window)

NSPCC Learning Love Life Go to https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/schools/love-life (opens new window) resources for young people with learning disabilities.

Childnet STAR SEND Go to https://www.childnet.com/resources/star-send-toolkit (opens new window) toolkit.

Stonewall different families Go to https://www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/different_families_home_learning_pack_send.pdf (opens new window) home learning pack.

Anna Freud Go to https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/?setting=SEND+and+Alternative+provision&lookingFor=Learning+resources (opens new window) SEND and Alternative Provision Learning Resources.

Barnados Real love rocks Go to https://www.barnardosrealloverocks.org.uk/ (opens new window)

Contact.org.uk Go to https://contact.org.uk/media/1407965/growing_up_young_people.pdf (opens new window) for families with disabled children.

Mencap resources for accessible teaching RSE Go to http://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/relationships-and-sex/relationships-and-sex-resources (opens new window)

My Life My Choice Go to https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/articles/354-sexual-health-week-2021 (opens new window) Sexual Health Week.

Preparing for Adulthood Go to https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/downloads/person-centred-planning/relationship-map.htm (opens new window) tool in the Planning My Future Life person-centred planning booklet.