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Book SynopsisWhere do babies come from?' The prospect of this age-old question is one that causes significant apprehension for many professionals working with children, but this isn't where the anxiety ends. This book argues that it is essential to have clear strategies to support children's questions about relationships, growing up and sex so that they are enabled to develop positive and confident views about themselves and those around them. It examines important concerns such as the role of media in children's lives in shaping their views on relationships and explores how issues of gender and sexuality are considered more fluidly. Whether working in an academy, free schools, faith schools, the independent sector or elsewhere this book supports you to help children to deal with a wide range of relationships issues, meeting the requirements of the new legislation on relationships education for primary aged children as a foundation for relationships and sex education. Drawing on research with t
Trade ReviewA timely update on the previous edition. This clear, unambiguous text acknowledges and addresses some of the assumptions that can get in the way of planning effective, inclusive RSE, and is a supportive guide for those teaching sensitive issues in the school environment. * Branwen Bingle, Operational Lead for Initial Teacher Education Partnerships and School Direct, University of Greenwich, UK *
A must-read text for practitioners and students on this very important topic. The book is full of searching questions that encourage an open and thought-provoking dialogue. It is engaging and accessible with practical ways to develop and heighten reflection and self-awareness. The integration of sex education with relationships is hugely important and reflects the ever-changing landscape of our understanding. * Cathryn Keighley, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of Professional Practice, Institute of Childhood and Education, Leeds Trinity University, UK *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Historical Context for
Relationships and Sex Education 2. The Wider Context 3. The Question of Relationships 4. Exploring Children’s Views 5. Adult Concerns about
Relationships and Sex Education 6. Children’s Development and Needs 7. Children’s Difficult Questions 8. Developing Inclusive Relationships Education 9: Where Next? Index
