In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Maria Strauss, partner at law firm Farrer & Co, about how schools should respond to the Ofsted’s rapid review into sexual abuse in schools, which they carried out in 2021. Maria outlines how schools can implement effective change and references many relevant resources and reports that can help.
Having early, open and factual conversations about sex, love, relationships and bodies with our children can help to ensure that they know that these are not off limits topics as they grow older. These books can help you to initiate conversations about reproduction and sex with younger kids, in a child-friendly and fun way. Our list includes books about making babies through IVF, different kinds of family forms and some books aimed at older children and teens.
These slides, created by Dr Weston as part of her talk series in schools about the Everyone’s Invited movement, will be of interest to those who have attended any of her staff CPD talks on this theme. They are not to be circulated or used without her express consent. For reference only.
Whilst we want our teens to make informed and careful decisions about sexting, we also need to recognise that some young people will send sexts and that sometimes things can go wrong. If your teen has sent an intimate photo or video and now wishes they hadn’t, this guide can help them through the next steps to regain some control and support their wellbeing.
Finding out that your teen may be sexting can feel shocking and upsetting. It’s important to remain calm, empathetic and supportive. Here are our top tips for supporting your teen if sexting has gone wrong.
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Chief Constable Simon Bailey about the culture of violence against women and girls, particularly in schools. They outline the key things that parents and schools should do to cultivate open and honest discussion around issues of sexual harassment, sexting and predatory behaviour online.
It is important to teach children about body boundaries at an early age. We want them to realise that they control their own body and that everyone has a right to their own personal space. This list contains fact and fiction books for all ages – from toddlers to teenagers – which will open up conversations about consent and what makes a respectful relationship.
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Professor David Gadd about domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. Harnessing Professor Gadd’s extensive knowledge of domestic abuse prevention education, they discuss the best ways for parents and schools to teach boys (and girls) about good relationships and examine issues of consent and boundaries.
We need to be opening conversations with our children about healthy, mutually respectful relationships. When it is a good experience, teen romance can have a very positive effect on young people’s development and future relationships. However, we know that many teens are not able to distinguish healthy from unhealthy behaviours. It’s important that we take their early romantic relationships seriously and help our teens to recognise more subtle signs of coercive control. It’s likely that the early romantic experiences of our children will be quite different to ours. Here are 20 things you should know about teen relationships today.
This resource will help parents to open up conversations with their tweens and teens about healthy versus unhealthy relationships. Cut the statements out and pop them in a bowl. Use each prompt to initiate chats about relationships; exploring views, sharing personal experiences and encouraging rich family discussion. It might be you only make it through one or two points (there is plenty of food for thought!).
