This course aims to provide guidance and resources to ensure the topic of FGM is taught sensitively in schools under the ‘Being safe’ topic within the statutory RSHE curriculum.
The topic of FGM is a key topic within the statutory RSHE curriculum, however it is an extremely sensitive topic which needs to be delivered with care to ensure a safe learning environment for students and teachers. This workshop will provide the rationale around the importance of education around FGM and provides teachers with suggested resources, techniques for delivery and a walkthrough session to use within the classroom. The session aims to inspire teachers to move forward confidently with the topic of FGM to ensure pupils feel empowered and informed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Teachers, PSHE Leads, Teaching Assistants, Head Teachers, Pastoral Support
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The day will help you uncover:
The effects of FGM and the rationale around teaching within the ‘Being safe’ statutory RSHE curriculum.
What PSHE/RSHE should cover around FGM and how to deliver including prevalence, risks and vulnerabilities in the UK.
How to spot signs/symptoms of FGM
FACILITATOR
Rebecca Jennings at RAISE has over 20 years’ experience delivering age and stage appropriate Relationship and Sex Education and training to Primary & Secondary Schools. Rebecca plans and delivers a range of workshops to pupils around topics such as puberty, sexual health, LGBTQ, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) , impact of Pornography, Consent and more.
Rebecca delivers staff training across the UK in schools to ensure staff feel confident to deliver some of the more sensitive topics set out in the RSHE (Relationships, Sex education & Health education) Curriculum. This includes working with parents and carers to ensure the primary care givers of children and young people feel supported to talk openly and honestly with their children in an appropriate manner.
Rebecca’s portfolio of work includes a contract with the Department of Education as a Subject Matter Expert to advise around the staff training element of Relationships, Health and Sex education (RSHE Curriculum) These topics included staff training with a focus on teaching sexual intimacy, FGM, being safe and friendships
