RSE (Relationship & Sex Education)

Our current research shows that 65% of deaf people have received inaccessible sex education because of the inability for schools and service providers to cater for their cultural and linguistic needs and providing tailored made resources and information.

These shocking statistics meant that we needed to take action to support understanding and awareness in sex education.

We have done this by producing a highly visual deaf-friendly package, which can also be used by those with English as a second language or with learning disabilities. Our sexual health package is the ideal resource for teachers and students to teach and learn about the topics of SafeSex and STIs.

Emotional Wellbeing

Participants will gain an appreciation of the relevance and importance of emotional and social wellbeing (encompassing happiness confidence and a feeling of autonomy and control over their life), protecting against emotional and behavioural problems.

“Carrots & Condoms”

Sexual Health Education Teacher Training for teachers/professionals/parents

Peer Relationships

Covering all aspects of peer relationships and highlighting the important benefits of good social skills and co-operation.

Puberty

2 workshops available; Puberty Primary and Puberty Secondary. The workshops are age appropriate and will cover the physical and emotional changes to the body and mind when going through puberty.

Relationship & Sex Education (RSE) including STIs

This workshop provides information covering all aspects of sexual relationships within an emotional and social context. It will help develop a positive attitude to sexual health and enable participants to make healthy, safe and informed choices about their sexual health and relationships.

Consent & Readiness

Understanding what ‘consent’ means and the legal implications. Developing knowledge and skills about when and how to say ‘no’, what is inappropriate behaviour and where to go for support and help.

Sexual Behaviour

To raise awareness on what is considered to be pornography and educate young people about the dangers associated with online porn, how it can have a negative impact and lead to unrealistic expectations with relationships. The workshop will cover viewpoints and stereotypes, highlight how pornography takes place in our society and the influences it can have on us. It will also explore different associated topics such as self-esteem, body image, boundaries, communication, safe sex, emotions, relationships, gender, sexuality etc.

Inclusion, Communication, Educational & Support (ICES)

Aimed at undergraduates at Universities nationwide this course aims to create enhanced awareness and understanding of issues relating to inclusion focusing on deaf education and the classroom needs for deaf students and give an insight to the different educational establishments and their communication strategies in the UK. Some basic British Sign Language vocabulary will be taught to support Early Years social communication and students at foundation level, key stage 1 & 2.