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Parents and Carers Hub

Talking about sex and relationships with your child isn’t easy and can feel daunting.

That’s why West Sussex County Council have partnered with Brook to answer some of your key questions so you can navigate your child growing up with confidence. Explore blogs and short webinars on common topics.

Webinars

Contraception

Understand the different types of contraception, how they work and support your young person to make safe and informed decisions when they become sexually active.

Learn about contraception
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Healthy Relationships and Consent

Gain confidence talking about healthy and unhealthy relationships and be able to explain consent in clear, age-appropriate language.

Learn about healthy relationships
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Preventing STIs

Learn how to support your young person to make healthy choices about their sexual health.

Learn about STIs

blogs

Teen dating

Your teen’s started dating- now what? From sleepovers to contraception and safety, here’s the advice you need.

Learn how to navigate your teen’s first relationship
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Internet Safety

From parental controls to having conversations, find out practical ways to help your child navigate the online world safely.

Tips for your child’s safety

How to answer “Where do babies come from?” at every age

If your child asks, it can be hard to know what’s appropriate to say or where to start. Read our guidance for talking about sex, reproduction and growing up.

Guidance on how to answer
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Masturbation and children: What’s normal and how to talk about it

When it comes to talking about sex and growing up, masturbation is often the topic that makes parents pause. You might wonder, “Is it normal for my child to touch themselves?” or “Should I bring it up, or just ignore it?”

How to navigate this part of growing up

Everything you need to know about Sex Ed

Explore our pages for parents for FAQs, free resources and information to help you support in-school learning and make sure your children and young people get the high-quality RSE that you never had.

Find out about Sex Ed
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Sex Aware, Feel Empowered (SAFE)

Sexual health advice, support and signposting in West Sussex

Get sexual health advice

Your Space

West Sussex hub of information and advice for young people

Explore help and advice for your teen