RSE is fundamentally about respect, consent and wellbeing and includes relationships, identity, digital activity and personal and social safety. RSE enables and empowers young people to make informed, respectful choices without causing harm.

Within the toolkit there are many resources which can be used for discussion based sessions, direct teaching and self-directed learning.

The different strands of the toolkit are set out clearly below, and span a broad range of needs including SEND and 14-16, alongside materials focussed for 16-19 audiences.

There are some bespoke materials created specifically for the toolkit, including the Coercive Control Guidance and Consent Guidance, both of which contain case studies, quizzes and identifying signs.

There are some national campaigns and resources including (among many) Peerscroller, TACaccess, UKFeminista, EVAWG, Make It Mandatory, Educate Against Hate, Everyone’s Invited, SASH and SCARF.

There is also the Flag !t campaign; a wonderful campaign created by students for students, which identifies ‘red flag’ behaviours and ‘green flag’ behaviours and calls for an end to gender based violence and misogyny.

Together, we can educate our students to understand equality and respect, build empathy, challenge harmful norms, encourage critical thinking and change attitudes and behaviours to contribute to a healthier, safer society.

Very special thanks are given to Kirklees College, Gateshead College, NAMSS, AoC and DfE for all the support they have given in this project.

Links to the toolkit can also be found on the DfE and Educate Against Hate websites.

This toolkit is created by Polly Harrow, Assistant Principal at Kirklees College and FE Student Support Champion DfE. Any questions regarding the content of the toolkit should be sent to Polly.