THE REAL SEX EDUCATION

New Guidance on Sex Education in England

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*TRIGGER WARNING* This podcast contains discussion about suicide and sexual assault.


Accredited sex and relationships therapist Cate Campbell and son Diggory Waite discuss new guidance from the UK Government for schools in England, advising teachers not to give sex education to children under 9 and to not teach students about gender identity.


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Resources:


File on 4 - Sex education: Too much too young? - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001lqnk 

The Genderbread Person - https://www.itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2018/10/the-genderbread-person-v4/

Understanding the Complexities of Gender: Sam Killermann at TEDxUofIChicago - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRcPXtqdKjE&t=523s&ab_channel=TEDxTalks  

Good Morning Britain & Restrictions on Gender and Identity Being Taught in Schools - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6dAmlzAyeI&ab_channel=GoodMorningBritain 


Sexual Assault Support Links:

· Rape Crisis has a helpline, open from 12-14.30h and 19-21.30h: 0808 802 9999

· Safeline 0808 800 5005

· Support for Survivors

· Black Women’s Rape Action has a helpline, open Monday – Friday, 13-16.30h: 020 7482 2496


Suicide Support Links

https://listeningplace.org.uk/

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/


LGBTQ+ Support Links

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtqia-mental-health/useful-contacts/




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