Disabilities Information for Parents

Sex and relationship education (SRE) is an important part of the curriculum for all young people, and young disabled people are no exception. However, disabled children and young people are less likely to receive sex education in school and at home. In addition, their experiences are often excluded or misre p resented in the media (where other children pick up information) and in SRE re s o u rces. Education needs to address these inequalities. This factsheet will support staff in special schools and other settings in developing and reviewing SRE policy and practice for disabled children. It is in a question and answer format using questions commonly asked of the Sex Education Forum. It was written by David Stewart, Head teacher of the award winning Shepherd School in Nottingham and Caroline Ray of the Sex Education Forum.

Sex and relationships education (SRE) is an important part of the curriculum for all children and young people. Those with mild, moderate and severe learning difficulties are no exception. This factsheet supports staff in special schools, mainstream schools and other settings in developing and reviewing SRE policy and practice.

These resources are listed by format: books and teaching materials and videos. Please note, they are not available from the Sex Education Forum. Please contact the publisher or supplier where given for further information and ordering details. You may be able to view these resources at your local health promotion unit, or LEA advisory service library. We welcome your feedback on any of the resources listed here. Contact us (details above) if you have suggestions for other resources you have found useful.