Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education are now part of the national curriculum. By the end of secondary school, young people will have learned age-appropriate content on key topics to support their wellbeing and development.

What Young People Learn

Relationships and Sex Education

• Families
• Respectful relationships, including friendships
• Online media
• Being safe
• Intimate and sexual relationships, including sexual health

Health Education

• Mental wellbeing
• Internet safety and harms
• Physical health and fitness
• Healthy eating
• Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
• Health and prevention
• Basic first aid
• Changing adolescent body

Essex Youth Service has trained and experienced staff who can provide appropriate support, advice, and guidance on these topics. We can also deliver bespoke programmes to schools or other organisations, tailored to meet specific needs.

Further Support

Below are some local and national resources for additional information and support: