Course overview

Live webinar offering safe, ethical, and age-appropriate sex and relationships education for children and young people, tailored to sensory needs and communication styles.

Join us for an insightful session and transform the way you approach RSE!

In this live webinar, discover how to deliver safe, ethical, evidence-based Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) that’s truly inclusive and age-appropriate.

Led by Alice Hoyle—co-author of Great Relationships and Sex Education and Becoming a Sensory Aware School—the session brings together two powerful strands of her work: sensory-aware education and high-quality RSE.

You’ll learn how to tailor your approach to suit individual sensory profiles, developmental stages, and the many ways young people express their needs and preferences.

After all, sex is sensory! Through engaging discussions and practical insights, we’ll dive into key themes outlined in the following Venn diagram, ensuring a comprehensive, sensory-informed approach to RSE.

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, this webinar will NOT be recorded.



What You Will Learn

  • An ethical framework for creating safer spaces and building healthy relationships
  • Body-based approaches to support interoception — helping children and young people feel safe in their bodies, relationships, and environments
  • Core principles of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) for all educators, including a life course perspective and age/stage-appropriate delivery
  • Practical activity ideas for teaching about sensory needs, body awareness, consent, and relationships — including intimate ones
  • Guidance on addressing sensitive topics educators often find challenging, such as masturbation, sensuality, sexuality, and pleasure
  • Recommended resources to deepen your knowledge and continue this important work


Who is This Course For?

  •  Ideal for educators, SEN professionals, and anyone delivering RSE in inclusive settings

Lecturer

Alice Hoyle

BSc (Hons), PGCE (Cantab), MSc

Alice Hoyle is a teacher, PSHE lead, youth worker and local authority adviser for Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE). She is the author of three books, including a children’s story about mental health, A book for schools called Becoming a Sensory-Aware School: A Toolkit to Develop a Whole School Approach for Sensory Wellbeing, and the sector bestseller for teachers- Great Relationships and Sex Education: 200+ Activities for Educators Working with Young People. She holds an MSc in Sexual Health Education, was a founding trustee and advisor to the Sex Education Forum. In 2014 she was awarded life membership of the PSHE Association in recognition of her services to the sector. As a neurodivergent SEND parent carer and SEND educator, Alice brings a unique combination of professional and lived experience. She currently teaches RSHE to neurodivergent pupils one afternoon a week alongside her wider work training educators and supporting parents. This ensures her work is deeply informed by the needs of children and young people, their caregivers and the professionals working with them. Alice is passionate about creating inclusive, impactful wellbeing education that makes a difference.