Around 770,000 children aged under 16 in the UK are disabled. Disabled young people face multiple barriers which make it more difficult for them to reach their potential, achieve the outcomes their peers expect and succeed in education.
They can be forgotten when it comes to sex and relationships education (SRE). Sometimes information is not thought to be relevant to them, so they don't get the level of information and support they need.
The Every Disabled Child Matters campaign is calling for 'an education system that meets the needs of each child and enables them to reach their full potential', which includes good quality SRE.
This course is suitable for anyone working with young people with physical impairments in a formal or informal education setting. This course is not suitable for anyone working with people with learning disabilities.
Aim: To explore the sex and relationships issues around supporting young people with physical impairments; to develop practical approaches to meeting their needs.
Learning outcomes:
- Gain an awareness of issues relating to SRE and young people with physical impairments.
- Acquire information related to SRE as it pertains to young people.
- Gain an awareness of social, personal, and professional values and attitudes in relation to SRE.
- Learn ways to implement SRE with young people with physical impairments.
Contact details
Helen Shipley
0845 122 8661
helens@fpa.org.uk
Venue Details
London
