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Tag: SEND

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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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How to engage vulnerable young people in accessing sexual health 

Laura Hamzic is Brook’s Director of Digital and Communications. In this blog she shares some practical tips on how to engage at-risk young people in accessing sexual health support and…

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Developing Brook’s new accessible image bank 

For #SHW23, we’re Playing It Safe. In this blog, sex-positive illustrator, Rachel Jardine, explains the process behind developing Brook’s new accessible image bank.  Over the last few months, I have…

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Rise in teen conception rates signals a warning against complacency

Alison Hadley is Director of the Teenage Pregnancy Knowledge Exchange at the University of Bedfordshire and Chair of the Sex Education Forum. In this blog, she explains why the slight…

Introducing Brook’s Interim Designated Neurodivergence Lead 

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Helen Dring-Turner, Brook’s Interim Designated Neurodivergence Lead, talks about the importance of their new role and Brook’s plans to develop services and resources to support neurodivergent…

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Brook’s commitment to improving digital accessibility  

Lara Steele, Digital Officer, talks about Brook’s commitment to making sure our website, tools and content can be accessed by everyone.   Over 1/5 of the UK population has a disability,…

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‘It’s a real privilege delivering this programme’: My work delivering Brook’s ‘My Life’

Brook has long observed the intersection between sexual and mental health. In fact, young people very often ask us for support with both. That is why on World Mental Health…