Sexual health
Sexual health
Schools Guidance and Signposting
Supporting pupils to understand healthy relationships, consent and sexual wellbeing is an important part of statutory RSHE and safeguarding responsibilities.
Overview
Buckinghamshire Sexual Health and Wellbeing (bSHaW) provides free, confidential sexual health services for Buckinghamshire residents, including young people. Schools can signpost pupils, parents and carers to local information, advice and support through Buckinghamshire Sexual Health and Wellbeing.
Information and Support for Young People
Healthy relationships, consent, contraception, condom distribution services, STI testing, home STI test kits and LGBTQ+ inclusive support are available through Buckinghamshire Sexual Health and Wellbeing.
Resources for Schools
Schools can access Wellbeing in Sexual Health training, RSHE resources, information for teachers and school nurses and professional updates through the Training for Professionals and Schools | Sexual Health Bucks
The commissioned health promotion and outreach service provided by Brook are also available to attend school assemblies and speak with young people about sexual health and wellbeing. To find out more or arrange a session, please contact bucks@brook.org.uk
Schools can also refer young people to Brook’s free, confidential and tailored one-to-one sexual health and wellbeing support. Further information is available through One-to-One Support | Sexual Health Bucks
Brook also provides school training sessions which offer guidance on a range of prominent topics that aim to support school staff. Topics include:
- Creating a safe learning environment
- Teaching consent and managing disclosures of sexual violence
- Managing difficult questions and sensitive issues in relationships and sex education (RSE)
- RSE and LGBT+ inclusivity
- Inclusive RSE for neurodivergent young people
- Exploring masculinity and tackling misogyny
Please email Brook to arrange training: bucks@brook.org.uk
Information and Support for Parents and Carers
There is a range of information and advice for parents and carers regarding sexual health and relationships on Support for Parents and Carers | Sexual Health Bucks.
Parents and carers can also attend RSE at Home webinars which is specially created for parents and carers who want to further support their children’s relationships and sex education at home. Further details can be found through Brook RSE at Home | Sexual Health Bucks
RSHE Curriculum Links
This content supports statutory Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education, including respectful relationships, online safety, being safe, intimate and sexual relationships, and health prevention. RSHE guidance 2025: What you need to know
RSHE Curriculum Guidance
DfE RSHE statutory guidance: Relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education - GOV.UK