Training Events

RSE: The Role of Education in Responding to FGM and other Harmful Practices

Tuesday 18th June 2019, 10:00 – 16:00, ORTUS Conferencing and Events Venue, 82-96 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SN

Description

The new government statutory guidance on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), announced in 2019, makes it compulsory for secondary schools to teach pupils about FGM and other harmful practices.

This conference, which has been co-produced with young people, will bring together key experts in the field of harmful practices and education to raise awareness, and inform participants of their duty with regards to the new RSE mandatory guidance.

The session will start at 10am (registration from 9:45am) and finish by 16:00.

Aim

To raise awareness, and inform participants of their duty with regards to the new RSE mandatory guidance.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand what Harmful Practices are

Be able to apply their knowledge of harmful practices to their role in safeguarding children

Understand the new statutory guidance for RSE

Know what teaching requirements have been placed on them in the RSE guidance regarding FGM and other harmful practices

Gain an insight in best practice around teaching about harmful practices
Know how to engage families to safeguard their children from harmful practices

For more information on the workshop please contact rohma.ullah@nationalfgmcentre.org.uk.