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Teaching about periods

Timely and supportive RSE about periods and the menstrual cycle can help challenge stigma and make sure young people are prepared for the changes puberty brings to their bodies, feelings and emotions.

The Big Period Lessons

Free one hour live lessons on the topic of periods.

This lesson is ideal for Year 6 and 7s and covers changes to the body during puberty, the menstrual cycle, understanding what period products are and how to use them.

Watch with your class

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Free lesson handout

Use our free lesson handout in class to make sure your young people have all the key points.

Download the period handout

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Free online course

This online course guides you through how to teach key topics in puberty including:

  • Body changes
  • Reproduction and periods
  • Emotional and mental health
  • Developing sexual feelings
Take the free course

Education session

Brook Specialists deliver sessions across the country on various topics including Periods and Society and Puberty.

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Help and advice

We’ve got lots of webpages about periods that you can use to build your knowledge for lessons, including common FAQs and answers about questions young people often ask us about periods.

Explore our webpages on periods