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Brook has been putting young people’s health and wellbeing first for 50 years. Our aim is to equip you with everything you need to provide exceptional relationships and sex education (RSE) to young people, and our free, high-quality resources are the perfect supplement to RSE lessons. Find more at brook.org.uk/resources

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Brook has been putting young people’s health and wellbeing first for 50 years. Our aim is to equip you with everything you need to provide exceptional relationships and sex education (RSE) to young people, and our free, high-quality resources are the perfect supplement to RSE lessons. Find more at brook.org.uk/resources
Consent handout
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Consent handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on consent. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
Porn handout
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Porn handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on porn. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
How to Deliver RSE (Online course)
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How to Deliver RSE (Online course)

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As an RSE lead, you’ll learn everything from how to plan your school’s spiral curriculum to how to engage teachers across the school. If you deliver RSE lessons, this course will help you to deliver comprehensive, effective lessons, safeguard young people and reflect on your own personal values as an educator. Join over 30,000 people who have signed up to Brook Learn to deliver great RSE. Buy now on the Brook website. Course overview How to deliver RSE is split into six modules: 1: Introduction and evidence You will understand the importance of evidence-based practice, be familiar with the guidance and requirements in your region, and possess the tools to develop a robust RSE policy. The module covers practical strategies to prepare and deliver engaging RSE lessons in a whole school approach to support positive relationships and sexual health education. 2: Spiral curriculum The recommended way to teach RSE is through regular, dedicated lessons, using a spiral curriculum approach. This means teaching topics that are timely, relevant and age appropriate, whilst building on their knowledge year on year. There are three examples of a spiral curriculum in action on different topics. The module talks about adolescence and the significant cognitive and emotional development which affects a young person’s understanding of RSE topics. 3: Delivering great RSE To deliver great RSE, you must be fully prepared for the lesson you are delivering, ensuring you have reliable, up-to-date information and quality resources for the topic – this might therefore require some personal development to check your knowledge, confidence and skills are where you need them to be. This module covers: How to structure a lesson Reflecting on your personal and professional knowledge and values Answering difficult questions Identifying safeguarding concerns Providing LGBT+ representation and how to embed this into your lessons Achieving a truly inclusive environment at school 4: Religion and faith The intersection of faith and RSE can throw up some tricky issues. Many religious beliefs about relationships and sex can feel at odds with best practice and equalities legislation, and therefore needs careful navigation. We’ll take a look at the mandatory guidance as well as the lived experience of young people of faith. 5: Parents and carers Ideally, discussion of relationships and sex will happen at home alongside school-based RSE. This module covers how you can help by letting parents know what resources and techniques parents and carers can use at home to supplement RSE and discuss their own values and expectations around relationships. 6: Disabled and/or neurodivergent young people Recognising some of the barriers to learning that young people may experience in RSE is key to help them overcome them. The module covers different scenarios to encourage you to think of different teaching strategies with suitably adapted lesson plans.
Puberty: Reproduction and periods activity
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Puberty: Reproduction and periods activity

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Teaching young people about puberty helps to equip them for a period of significant change. Hormones cause young people’s bodies to change shape and develop – both internally and externally - and the adolescent brain undergoes major developmental changes which influences feelings and behaviour. Young people need our support and understanding to navigate this process of transition from childhood to becoming an adult. Good puberty education can also play a role in breaking down gender stereotypes. Learning about sexual identity and desire promotes tolerance and understanding and by teaching everyone about periods, we challenge stigma and empower young people to understand their bodies and fertility. By the end of this activity, participants will be able to: Explain how the changes that occur during puberty are linked to reproduction Identify the reproductive organs and understand their function Describe what the menstrual cycle is and why it occurs This resource is part of the Brook Learn Puberty course created in partnership with Lil-Lets, a leading UK feminine hygiene brand with over 60 years of expertise. For more resources and information to help you deliver safe and effective RSE, including lessons on puberty, visit the Brook website.
Puberty: Emotional and mental health activity
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Puberty: Emotional and mental health activity

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Teaching young people about puberty helps to equip them for a period of significant change. Hormones cause young people’s bodies to change shape and develop – both internally and externally - and the adolescent brain undergoes major developmental changes which influences feelings and behaviour. Young people need our support and understanding to navigate this process of transition from childhood to becoming an adult. Good puberty education can also play a role in breaking down gender stereotypes. Learning about sexual identity and desire promotes tolerance and understanding and by teaching everyone about periods, we challenge stigma and empower young people to understand their bodies and fertility. By the end of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe the 4 main challenges of adolescence Describe at least 2 key experiences which occur during adolescence Understand that adolescence is universal stage in human development and that experiences of adolescence are unique depending on individual characteristics and life circumstances This resource is part of the Brook Learn Puberty course created in partnership with Lil-Lets, a leading UK feminine hygiene brand with over 60 years of expertise. For more resources and information to help you deliver safe and effective RSE, including lessons on puberty, visit the Brook website.
Puberty: Body changes activity
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Puberty: Body changes activity

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Teaching young people about puberty helps to equip them for a period of significant change. Hormones cause young people’s bodies to change shape and develop – both internally and externally - and the adolescent brain undergoes major developmental changes which influences feelings and behaviour. Young people need our support and understanding to navigate this process of transition from childhood to becoming an adult. Good puberty education can also play a role in breaking down gender stereotypes. Learning about sexual identity and desire promotes tolerance and understanding and by teaching everyone about periods, we challenge stigma and empower young people to understand their bodies and fertility. By the end of this activity, participants will be able to: Name the different parts of the human body and differentiate between the slang and scientific terms for parts of the body Describe the changes that happen during puberty and the diverse experiences of young people with penises and vaginas Describe ways in which people can experience puberty differently and how the changes can impact on young people This resource is part of the Brook Learn Puberty course created in partnership with Lil-Lets, a leading UK feminine hygiene brand with over 60 years of expertise. For more resources and information to help you deliver safe and effective RSE, including lessons on puberty, visit the Brook website.
Brook Learn: free e-learning for professionals
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Brook Learn: free e-learning for professionals

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Talking about relationships and sex with young people isn’t always easy. To help you, we have developed high-quality digital learning to empower, support and encourage you to deliver effective relationships and sex education (RSE) - based on our 55 years experience of working with under 25s. Explore our range of free courses on the Brook website.
Puberty handout
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Puberty handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on puberty. The first side provides information about the changes that are experienced during puberty. The reverse side explains in further detail about puberty when you have a penis and puberty when you have a vagina. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
Period handout
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Period handout

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This two-sided handout is ideal to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on periods. The first side provides generic information about what a period and the menstrual cycle is, what the common symptoms are and top tips for cramps. The reverse side provides information on different period products and how to stay clean. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
Abortion handout
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Abortion handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on abortion. The first side provides information about abortion and the law, the rights of the young person and is it safe. The reverse side has an easy-to-read time chart of all the different options available. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
LGBT+ Sexuality and Gender handout
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LGBT+ Sexuality and Gender handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on sexuality and gender. This document has a few key words relating to gender and sexuality. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
Condoms handout
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Condoms handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on contraception. The first side provides information about how to use condoms and where you can get them. The reverse side provides information on how to talk about condoms and what happens if one breaks. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) handout
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The first side provides generic information about how to prevent STIs and how to get tested. The reverse side has an easy-to-read table displaying all the symptoms and treatment for each STI. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.
Contraception handout
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Contraception handout

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This two-sided handout is the ideal leaflet to supplement a relationships and sex education (RSE) session on contraception. The first side provides generic information about where to get contraception and what emergency contraception is. The reverse side has an easy-to-read table displaying all the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The handout has been created by Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Brook also provides free elearning courses and activities to support professionals working with young people to deliver engaging RSE sessions. Visit the Brook website for access to the free courses.