The Happy Human - Relationships Sex and Health Education (RSHE) Part1

Using active learning and critical thinking activities the 6 lessons cover issues such as sexuality, gender, identity etc.

A resource described by a teacher in training: "Completely new educational resource that is relevant and has lots of areas that can be used within the setting I work in. "

Written by Gertie Whitfield, the 6 lessons are designed for you to adapt or select ideas for most effective use in your school community. It is based on historical sources varying from local stories to international stories. Using history for RSHE has proved to be highly effective distancing tool to tackle sensitive issues. The history has been designed to be diverse and relevant.

Teacher at training said they had learnt: “The value of using real historical characters to make discussions around gender identity/sexuality more engaging.”

Year 10 student in the trial said:“Active learning helps me remember and understand things easier.

This resource is a collaboration between:
• Gertie Whitfield – creative historian, resource writer and RSHE specialist and trainer.
• Professor Julia Hirst (SHU) - sexualities, sexual health and gender, relationships and sexualities education.
• Professor Alison Twells (SHU) – history of religious cultures, gender, class and imperialism/transnationalism.
• Cuan Jacques – Assistant Head in charge of PD