Training in Safeguarding and Sexual Health

At Brook, we’ve been supporting young people with their sexual health and wellbeing for over 60 years. Drawing on our frontline experience, our practical, evidence-based training can help build your sexual health knowledge and strengthen your safeguarding practice.

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Essential safeguarding training

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Some sexual behaviours can be a sign of abuse or CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation). Brook’s training can help you know the difference. Learn how to identify, understand and respond to sexual behaviours in children and young people.

E-learning, group training and license options available.

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Group training

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Sexual Health in the Community

4 hours | CPD certified | Up to 20 participants | From £545

This training provides professionals who work in the community with the skills to have practical and inclusive conversations about sexual health to support young people. By the end of the training, you will have a better understanding of sexual health policy and confidentiality guidelines. You will also take away technical knowledge, while being able to advise young people and signpost them to the correct agencies.

We also offer this training session as a ‘train the trainer’ model which is recommended if you are planning on training a large number of staff.

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Spotting the Signs of Child Sexual Exploitation

3.5 hours | Up to 20 participants | from £695

Designed for professionals working with under 18s, this practical training builds confidence in recognising and responding to child exploitation. Participants will explore current exploitation trends, different models of child sexual and criminal exploitation and the barriers that can prevent children and young people from disclosing abuse. Through interactive risk assessment activities and realistic case studies, staff will learn how to apply the Spotting the Signs Tool, understand the impact of trauma, challenge common assumptions about vulnerability, and assess risk with greater confidence and accuracy.

This training is also offered as a train the trainer model.

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Available topics

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Nudes and deepfakes
Masculinity and misogyny
Pornography
Puberty
Gender diversity
Sexuality and identity
Consent

Topic Briefings

1 hour | Online only | Around 80 participants | £245

If you’re looking to train your staff on one particular sexual health or relationships topic, our online RSE Briefings provide a concise, expert-led introduction, helping build staff confidence and understanding.

These information-focused sessions are ideal for staff meetings, coffee mornings or ‘Lunch-and-Learn’ events and can be booked as a series to support ongoing staff development.

Can’t see the topic you’re looking for? Get in touch to discuss a tailored briefing.

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