RSE framework for pupils with SEND and/or additional needs

Oxfordshire Relationships Education (PRIMARY and SECONDARY) and Sex Education (SECONDARY) framework for pupils with SEND and/or additional needs

This framework was developed using the Department for Education’s guidance on Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education (June 2019), and should be used alongside the guidance. The DfE guidance refers to the need to make materials accessible for all pupils including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and this framework aims to support all schools in doing this. The guidance also states that schools should ensure that education about LGBT matters are fully integrated into their programmes of study rather than delivered as stand-alone units.   

The RSE framework for pupils with SEND and/or vulnerabilities and resources are managed by the RSE Task and Finish Group which was established in February 2020 to specifically consider and address the safeguarding needs of young people with vulnerabilities (e.g. high functioning autism, mild / moderate learning disabilities, ADHD, attachment disorders, etc.).  The group comprises of representative members from Learner Engagement Services, SENSS, Education Psychology, Children’s Social Care, LCSS and Schools (Primary, Secondary, Special, Virtual Schools for LAC and Independent).  This group is accountable to the OSCB Safeguarding in Education Sub-Group and meets annually or as needed to review/update the framework and resources.

The original framework and resources were co-produced by Jo Brown, Anti-Bullying Co-ordinator for Oxfordshire County Council; Joe Butler at SEND Support (Special Educational Needs and Disability Consultancy and Training); Russell Chinnery, Iffley Academy; Zoe Dobson, Springfield School; Lyndsey Jenkins & Anne Peake, Woodeaton Manor; Amanda Makoka, Mabel Prichard School; Alexandra Miller, Fitzwaryn School and Esther Palmer, Frank Wise School. 

• Oxfordshire Relationships Education (PRIMARY and SECONDARY) and Sex Education (SECONDARY) framework for pupils with SEND and/or vulnerabilities and resources - last updated 19/10/2020 (pdf format, 1.3Mb)

Preview the online training delivered on 12 October 2020 by Clare Pike (Lead for Learner Engagement) and Lucy Wawrzyniak (Headteacher of Mabel Prichard School) on the RSE framework and resources.

Please contact clare.pike@oxfordshire.gov.uk if you have any suggestions for further resources or activities that could be added.  

Resources folder

See below for recommended resources, links and example activities set around key safeguarding themes.  

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If you would like to be involved in sharing resources and ideas across schools, please e-mail clare.pike@oxfordshire.gov.uk Lead for Learner Engagement at Oxfordshire County Council.

Record managed by OSCB RSE Task and Finish Group