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Parents and Carers supporting Parents and Carers: An RSE resource to empower and build confidence 

In 2024, Brook’s first ever Parent and Carer Participation Advisory Group formed and they instantly found their mission: to help other parents and carers feel confident in talking to their own children about changing bodies, feelings and puberty. Here they…

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How to engage boys and young men in RSE 

We know what a powerful tool RSE can be when it’s done right, which is why engaging students of all genders is so important. In this blog, Media and Communications…

How to make misogyny education meaningful for young people

Tabitha Jukes, an Education and Wellbeing Specialist at Brook, talks about their recent work with young boys and men to re-design our new discussion-based misogyny lesson.   The rise of online influencers has brought harmful gender stereotypes and…

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Exploring Pornography: How Brook’s 16-19 group project on porn came to be

In this blog, Brook’s 16-19 Participation Advisory Group reflect on their project, Exploring Pornography, taking us on their journey from a small idea to a great resource with a big…

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What’s wrong with the Consent Tea Video?

In this blog, Alice Hoddinott, Brook’s Media and Communications Coordinator, talks about why we shouldn’t be using the cup of tea consent video in 2026. If you work in education,…

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Making RSE lessons accessible for SEND and Autistic young people

In this blog, Rebecca Cant, Brook’s Product Development Manager talks about the development of Brook’s new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lesson pack that have been produced in consultation with Autistic young people and how…

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How the new RSHE Guidance fails young people with SEND

In this blog, Dr Helen Dring-Turner, Brook’s Neurodivergence Lead, explores what the new RSHE government guidance means for young people who experience a label of SEND and why it’s not enough.    Few changes, some minor improvements …

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Why we need to talk to teens about heavy periods

In this blog Lara Steele, Brook’s Digital and Marketing Coordinator talks about Brook’s work with BritSPAG to raise awareness of heavy periods among teens. Heavy periods are common among teenagers…

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How to get ready for the new RSHE guidance 2025 

In this blog, Rebecca Cant, Brook’s Product Development Manager, sets out key steps your school needs to take to get ready for the new RSHE guidance effective September 2026.   The…

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4 key changes to the RSHE guidance

In this blog, Rebecca Cant, Brook’s Product Development Manager, talks about her key takeaways from the new RSHE guidance and what that means if you deliver Relationships and Sex Education….

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How to answer “Where do babies come from?”

Talking about where babies come from can make even the most confident parents freeze. If your child asks, it can be hard to know what’s appropriate to say or where…

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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…