Whole-school approach to teaching relationships
By Nick Dunne, business development manager, Brook
The findings of the recent Ofsted review into sexual harassment and violence in schools are deeply saddening but unfortunately not surprising. Brook welcomes Ofsted’s recommendations based on their review, and is particularly encouraged by the call for a whole-school approach. We see this as essential to creating a culture where sexual harassment is not tolerated.
From our work in schools, we appreciate the time constraints that many face and understand why bolting on a drop-down day in July to teach relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) may seem like a convenient solution. But this pedagogical approach to teaching RSHE will not tackle the culture of sexual assault in schools at its root.
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