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The Importance of Teaching How to Deal with Rejection in Relationships as Part of Sex Education in Secondary Schools in England

September 28, 2025 Background and Context In secondary schools across England, Relationship, Sex and Education (RSHE) plays a crucial role in helping young people understand consent, communication, and emotional wellbeing. Yet, one essential topic often overlooked is how to deal with rejection — both being rejected and rejecting others. Rejection is an intrinsic part of human relationships. It’s something everyone experiences, whether in friendships, dating, or more intimate

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Nov 1, 20253 min read

Sexual anatomy representations in secondary schools Relationships and Sex Education (RSHE) in England, and their impact on gender equality

October 28, 2025 Background + Context Relationship and Sex Education (RSHE) is shaped by political agendas and social discourse, and it can fundamentally mould our understanding of sexuality. The development and embodiment of a sexual identity in young people is challenging and often problematic. Since September 2020, secondary schools in England are mandated to provide statutory RSHE for the first time (Department for Education [DfE], 2019). In 2021, the DfE updated the sta

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Oct 30, 20252 min read