The Secondary School and Home Guide: : Ethical Sex and Relationships Education

The aim of this resource is to help young people aged 11-16 develop an in-depth understanding of their bodies, intimacy, sexual activity, and healthy relationships.

Within this resource there are sessions that can be completed in the following ways:

1. Independently by the young person
2. By the young person, supported by an appropriate and trusted adult
3. Facilitated by an appropriate adult within an education/support setting

Content

Section 1: Reproduction and Menstruation
1.1 Reproductive Systems and Genitals
1.2 The Menstrual Cycle
1.3 Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes

Section 2: Puberty, Body Hair, Health, and Hygiene
2.1 Puberty
2.2 Body Hair
2.3 Health and Hygiene
2.4 Concerns and Worries

Section 3: Image and Identity
3.1 Body Image
3.2 Gender Norms and Identity

Section 4: Sex, Consent and Pleasure
4.1 Consent
4.2 Sexual Preferences and Sexuality
4.3 Types of Sexual Activity
4.4 Sexual Pleasure and Wellbeing
4.5 Masturbation and Pornography

Section 5: Sexual Protection, Myths and Language
5.1 Contraception
5.2 Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases
5.3 Myths About Sex
5.4 Appropriate Language

Section 6: Relationships, Abuse and Seeking Support
6.1 Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
6.2 Abuse
6.3 Grooming
6.4 Online Safety
6.5 Seeking Support and Disclosing Abuse

Section 7: The World We Live In
7.1 Equality and Discrimination
7.2 Victim Blaming and Self blame
7.3 Feminism and Misogyny

Section 8: Authority, Empowerment and Reflection
8.1 Power, Control and Authority
8.2 Empowerment and Assertiveness
8.3 Self-Reflection

Final Thoughts
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