Children and young people need knowledge and skills that will enable them to make informed and ethical decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships. High quality, evidence-based teaching of relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) can help prepare pupils for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life, and can promote their moral, social, mental and physical development.

In July 2025 the Government published updated guidance for relationships, sex and health education in schools, with a fresh focus on helping all children identify positive role models and challenge harmful ideas they might encounter online and in real life. 

In this mini site you will find information and ideas on; planning your curriculum, delivering to learners with SEND, as well as resources and guidance on teaching RSHE topics for example relationships and sex education. We have also listed organisations that provide useful training to support curriculum delivery.

Joining the Somerset Health & Wellbeing Framework (SHWF) is an excellent way to identify the RSHE needs of your school alongside using the statutory guidance.