This one‑day course supports experienced RSE and PSHE teachers to deepen their practice and apply trauma-aware thinking to real classroom situations. It focuses on how to plan and teach sensitive topics with care, clarity and confidence to all learners, while keeping safeguarding and inclusion at the centre of RSE delivery. The course moves beyond theory and supports participants to put learning into practice within the realities of school life.
Course level: Developing Expert Practice
Why this course is important
RSE now covers subjects that are personal, complex and sometimes emotionally charged, yet teachers often have limited time and few opportunities to explore these topics in depth. Many practitioners report concern about causing distress, opening conversations they feel unprepared to manage, or responding to challenging views in ways that keep young people safe.
A trauma-sensitive approach supports teachers to understand how all kinds of past experiences, we may not be aware of, could be impacting our learner’s engagement with RSE.
This course also shows how being trauma-sensitive also requires awareness of our own personal values, assumptions and sensitivities, as these influence how topics are framed and discussed. It supports stronger foundations for safer RSE and helps schools build practice that protects wellbeing while supporting inclusion and access to learning.
Who this course is for
This 'Developing Expert Practice’ course is designed for established RSE and PSHE teachers and subject leads who already deliver RSE and want to develop their practice further. It is also suited to those with responsibility for curriculum quality, consistency and staff support, and for practitioners who want to lead trauma-sensitive RSE across their setting. Participants are expected to have prior experience of teaching RSE and a working understanding of statutory requirements.
Learning outcomes
This course will help you to:
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Develop a clear understanding of what trauma is and how it can impact young people’s experiences of RSE.
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Develop your understanding of how to design and deliver safer RSE lessons and activities through a trauma-sensitive, intersectional lens.
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Consider your own values, perspectives and sensitivities in relation to key topics and how this might impact your RSE delivery.
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Build your confidence in responding to different – and potentially antagonistic - points of view, opening-up rather than shutting-down conversations.
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Examine what it means to have a trauma-sensitive whole school approach to RSE.
How to take part:
The webinar runs using zoom. Meeting ID and password will be emailed in advance.
Please let us know at the time of booking if you need any support from us to access this event fully.
Contact: [email protected]
How to pay
You can purchase your ticket(s) online via card. For payment via invoice, please email [email protected]. Invoices include an administration fee of £20.
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