RSHE Training

This training programme has been designed with Sheffield schools in mind and all sessions correspond to the primary and secondary RSHE curricula for Sheffield. Use the buttons below to navigate to specific training areas within the RSHE training programme.

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RSHE Training 2023/24

This training is available for free for all Sheffield and Rotherham schools.

For any queries, please contact us at enquiries@learnsheffield.co.uk.

Date/Time Training Programme Description Location  
2 November 2023
4.00-5.30pm
British Values and SMSC, including in the online space

In this course, we will explore:

  • How schools can explain and discuss the concept of British Values through PSHE lessons.
  • The history of the British Values in schools and their context within counter-terrorism and the Prevent duty.
  • How British Values relate to the Equality Act (2010) and the protected characteristics within it.
  • How British values can be used to reduce hate crime.
  • How PSHE can be used to enhance students’ understanding of and development in terms of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education)

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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9 November 2023
4.00-5.30pm
PSHE and PSED in the Early Years

In this course, we will explore:

  • How to use the PSHE Early Years appendix to enhance learning in your setting
  • Tips for delivering effective PSED in the classroom
  • How PSED can lay the foundations for excellent PSHE in KS1 and beyond
  • Chance to discuss latest issues in your settings and share good practice
  • How political and social contexts shape the work we do in Foundation Stage settings

This course is suitable for all Early Years teachers, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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23 November 2023
4.00-5.30pm
Reducing Misogyny, Gender Inequality and Sexual Harassment

In this course, we will explore:

  • How sexism is changing in the modern world, especially in the online space
  • How online sexism is perpetuated by philosophical and political concepts, spread by celebrities and online influencers
  • Vocabulary such as “The Manosphere”, “Incels” and “Pickup artists”
  • How digital literacy, such as learning how to verify information and understanding social media echo chambers, can give young people resilience to misinformation and bigoted viewpoints
  • Looking at the contexts that create and resist sexist views, including past sexism, political and cultural phenomena, the Equality Act, self-perception, role models, insecurities, myths, changing gender roles, poverty, social status and vulnerably
  • How groomers are using misogynistic concepts to radicalise young men and exploit them
  • How critical thinking can be used to counter discrimination

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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31 January 2024
4.00-5.30pm
PSHE: Preparing for Ofsted

In this course, we will explore:

  • How Ofsted are inspecting RSHE, as part of Personal Development
  • What Ofsted might be looking for in our curricula and teaching
  • What questions Ofsted might ask of pupils, teachers and leaders
  • How we can design effective RSHE curricula
  • How RSE can be used to reinforce Safeguarding and Personal Development
  • How RSHE should be made context-specific

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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6 February 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Year 7 Drugs Education

In this course, we will explore:

  • Information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco
  • Facts about the effects, social impact and risks of different drugs
  • Myth busting and misconceptions around drugs
  • The context around drug-taking in Sheffield and the wider country
  • Key messages around safeguarding in terms of substance abuse
  • Best practice in keeping children safe in terms of substances
  • Which resources can help you deliver excellent lessons about drugs, alcohol and tobacco

This course is suitable for all teachers of PSHE in Year 7, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development. It will be delivered by colleagues from The Corner.

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21 February 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Parental Engagement- Working with Parents to Support RSHE

In this course, we will explore:

  • The statutory expectations around RSHE
  • How to handle complaints and challenges to our schools’ RSHE curricula
  • How to reach compromise when crafting our RSHE curricula
  • How the social, cultural and media context of RSHE effects our decision making
  • How we communicate our decisions, in terms of curriculum and teaching
  • How to decide our curriculum approach to sensitive topics, such as puberty, inclusion, identity and anti-discrimination
  • How to discuss potential withdrawal from sex education

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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29 February 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Mental Wellbeing, mental health and bereavement

In this course, we will explore:

  • How to teach young people about bereavement and mental wellbeing in an age-appropriate way
  • How a basic understanding of neuroscience and psychology can help us to explain young people’s experience of mental health, wellbeing, emotions, decision making and relationships
  • How to use trauma informed practice when designing and delivering RSHE

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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18 April 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Puberty and Sex Education in Context

In this course, we will explore:

  • How to teach puberty and sex education effectively, in an age-appropriate way
  • The sensitive contexts that surround this process
  • How faith, belief, emotional states and culture intersect with a scientific approach to sex education
  • How to make sex education truly inclusive
  • How to approach potential withdrawal of young people from sex education, at the request of parents

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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Rescheduled Date
18 June 2024
4.30-6.00pm
PSHE in Post-16 Settings

In this course, we will explore:

  • Our new post-16 appendix document, which gives guidance on how to deliver effective PSHE lessons after secondary school
  • How to teach effective PSHE in post-16 settings
  • Current context for post-16 students, including intimate relationships, equality and discrimination and the online world

This course is suitable for all South Yorkshire post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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9 May 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Reducing Discrimination including in the Context of Faith and Culture

In this course, we will explore:

  • Anti-Racism
  • Anti-LGBT+ hatred
  • Anti-Sexism
  • Reducing discrimination by religion
  • Considering trauma in PSHE lessons
  • Online hatred
  • The context of bigotry in the UK
  • How groomers use discrimination to manipulate vulnerable young people
  • The role that media, culture, politics and philosophy play in promoting and reducing hatred in modern Britain
  • The equality act (2010) and the protected characteristics
  • The complex intersection of the protected characteristics
  • How faith and belief are important parts of British society and how issues of faith must be considered when discussing discrimination

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development

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21 May 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Personal Development Strategic Overview

In this course, we will explore:

  • How to apply KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) through the RSHE curriculum
  • How large parts of Personal Development can be delivered through RSHE lessons
  • How to ensure that children learn the skills that prevent and reduce safeguarding risks
  • How to tailor your RSHE curriculum to the context of your school and to reflect safeguarding concerns in your setting
  • How PSHE can help you deliver your statutory obligations, in terms of Personal Development, by teaching skills in safeguarding, online safety, careers, SMSC, British Values, personal responsibility, character, R.E. and more
  • This session can also be run as a bespoke workshop in your setting with leaders in Personal Development and PSHE. For further information, contact Thom Winterbotham (Thom.Winterbotham@learnsheffield.co.uk)

This course is suitable for PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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6 June 2024
4.00-5.30pm
PSHE: Preparing for Ofsted
(Cohort 2)

In this course, we will explore:

  • How Ofsted are inspecting RSHE, as part of Personal Development
  • What Ofsted might be looking for in our curricula and teaching
  • What questions Ofsted might ask of pupils, teachers and leaders
  • How we can design effective RSHE curricula
  • How RSE can be used to reinforce Safeguarding and Personal Development
  • How RSHE should be made context-specific

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

*Please note: this is a repeat of the session that ran earlier in the year.*

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4 July 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Drugs Education

In this course, we will explore:

  • Information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco
  • Facts about the effects, social impact and risks of different drugs
  • Myth busting and misconceptions around drugs
  • The context around drug-taking in Sheffield and the wider country
  • Key messages around safeguarding in terms of substance abuse
  • Best practice in keeping children safe in terms of substances
  • Which resources can help you deliver excellent lessons about drugs, alcohol and tobacco

This course is suitable for all teachers of PSHE in secondary settings, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development. It will be delivered by colleagues from The Corner.

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11 July 2024
4.00-5.30pm
PSHE for children with SEND in mainstream and special schools

In this course, we will explore:

  • Good practice in RSHE education for children with SEND
  • How to prioritise the RSHE curriculum for children with SEND
  • How over-teaching and pre-teaching are important parts of delivering RSHE to students with SEND
  • How RSHE teaching should be adapted for children with SEND
  • Tips for delivering development and age-appropriate content to children with SEND

This course is suitable for all primary, secondary and post-16 teachers of PSHE, SEND specialists, as well as PSHE subject leaders and members of SLT who lead in Personal Development.

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PSHE Subject Leader Network
Facilitators Term Date Venue  
Thom Winterbotham
(Rotherham/Sheffield)
Autumn 5 October 2023
4.00-5.30pm
Online Book Soon
3 October 2023
4.30-6.00pm
Learn Sheffield
(Sheffield)
Book Soon
Spring 7 March 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Learn Sheffield
(Sheffield)
Book Soon
12 March 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Rockingham
(Rotherham)
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Summer 13 June 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Rockingham
(Rotherham)
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3 July 2024
4.00-5.30pm
Learn Sheffield
(Sheffield)
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RSHE Training 2021/22

Date/Time Title Information Speaker  
30th November 2021
4.00-5.30pm
RSHE Coordinators Sue Finnigan Book Soon
15th November 2021
4.00-5.30pm
RSHE Training - KS1 Sue Finnigan Book Soon
18th November 2021
4.00-5.30pm
RSHE Training - LKS2 Sue Finnigan Book Soon
23th November 2021
4.00-5.30pm
RSHE Training - UKS2 Sue Finnigan Book Soon
Date/Time Title Information Location/Speaker  
2nd March 2022
2.00-4.00pm
Secondary RSHE Curriculum Launch Using the Sheffield secondary RSHE Curriculum to support inclusivity and safeguarding Online Book Soon
8th March 2022
3.30-5.00pm
Secondary RSHE Curriculum Launch- Teacher Session 1   Online Book Soon
17th March 2022
3.30-5.00pm
Secondary RSHE Curriculum Launch- Teacher Session 1   Online Book Soon
Date/Time Title Information Location/Speaker  
14th June 2022
3.30-5.00pm
RSHE Leads – Primary Primary RSHE Leads   Book Soon
13th June 2022
3.30-5.00pm
RSHE Leads – Secondary Secondary RSHE Leads   Book Soon
25th April 2022
3.30-5.00pm
Curriculum Implications of KCSIE – Online Safety Primary RSHE Leads and Computing Leads   Book Soon
3rd May 2022
3.30-5.00pm
Curriculum Implications of KCSIE – Online Safety Secondary RSHE Leads and Computing Leads   Book Soon
6th June 2022
3.30-5.00pm
Curriculum Implications of KCSIE – Peer on Peer Abuse and Sexual Harassment Primary RSHE Leads and Computing Leads   Book Soon
5th July 2022
3.30-5.00pm
Curriculum Implications of KCSIE – Sexual Harassment Secondary RSHE Leads and Computing Leads   Book Soon
11th July 2022
3.30-5.00pm
Curriculum Implications of KCSIE – Hidden Harms Primary RSHE Leads and Computing Leads   Book Soon
21st June 2022
4.00-6.00pm
Puberty and Optional Sex Education in Primary School Y5/6 Teachers Online Book Soon
27th June 2022
4.00-6.00pm
Puberty and Optional Sex Education in Primary School Y5/6 Teachers Learn Sheffield
Savile Street, Suite 6, Sheffield, S4 7UD
Book Soon
7th June 2022
4.00-6.00pm
Puberty Sex and Intimate Relationships Education in Secondary Schools Secondary PSHE Teachers Learn Sheffield
Savile Street, Suite 6, Sheffield, S4 7UD
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20th June 2022
4.00-6.00pm
Puberty Sex and Intimate Relationships Education in Secondary Schools Secondary PSHE Teachers Learn Sheffield
Savile Street, Suite 6, Sheffield, S4 7UD
Book Soon
27th June 2022
4.00-6.00pm
Puberty Sex and Intimate Relationships Education in Secondary Schools Secondary PSHE Teachers Online Book Soon
5th July 2022
4.00-6.00pm
Puberty Sex and Intimate Relationships Education in Secondary Schools Secondary PSHE Teachers Online Book Soon