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Handy hints

01

Connect with key teachers.

Who is the pastoral care lead in the school? Who is your child’s head of year and is there a teacher responsible for coordinating RSE in the school? In order to be fully informed around RSE provision, it is important to know who the key teacher contacts are. How can you build an appropriate, positive and respectful relationship?

02

Look for opportunities to serve.

What opportunities are there for parents to engage in the RSE provision and wider pastoral care issues? How are parents resourced and equipped to handle issues related to RSE? Perhaps you could suggest a workshop and a suitable speaker who the school could facilitate on a related issue, such as equipping parents to help children engage safely online.

03

Build relationships with other parents.

If you have a question about the RSE provision in your child’s school, there will probably be another parent in the school and/or your church, who shares that same concern. Be actively involved in building relationships with other parents. Perhaps organise a parent/carer event in your church to engage on a related topic.

04

Become a school governor.

The board of governors offers strategic leadership in a school, which includes upholding the ethos and values of the school. It is responsible for overseeing the school’s performance, plans and policies. Consider bringing your skills, knowledge and experience to serve your school in this way if and when an opportunity arises.