1st Edition
Addressing Sexualised Behaviour in SEND Schools and Colleges A Dignified Approach to Keep Learners Safe
List of case studies
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Why this work is important
3. What is sexualised behaviour?
4. Understanding sexualised behaviour – when is sexualised behaviour concerning?
5. What does the law say?
6. Learning disabilities and the law
7. Addressing masturbation and sexualised behaviours in special settings
8. Values around educating about relationships and sex
9. Teaching relationships and sex education
10. What does the RSE guidance say about teaching about masturbation?
11. Teaching about masturbation in special schools
12. Using social stories alongside anatomically correct fabric model people
13. Practical issues in the classroom
14. Responding to Sexualised Behaviour in School or College
15. Targeted ongoing preventive interventions
16. Working with parents
17. Tricky questions and unusual practices
18. Where next
References
Index
Biography
Rachael Baker is a qualified teacher and SEND specialist Relationships and Sex Education Consultant. She works with special schools and colleges to develop all aspects of their RSE provision, including sexualised behaviour strategy development. Rachael considers relationships and sex education to be skills for life, preparing learners with SEND to navigate their adult relationships with confidence and autonomy.
"Rachael writes in a frank and engaging way about a hugely important subject. Her starting point is that sexual expression is a human right for ALL whilst acknowledging the challenges that SEND school staff encounter. Her guidance and case studies will, I’m sure, prove invaluable in helping staff to deliver quality RSE confidently." - Helen Dunman, Author of ‘The Sex Factor’
"Sensitively approached, using well thought out strategies and packed full of useful information and ideas, Addressing Sexualised Behaviour in SEND Schools and Colleges is a fantastic resource. I would recommend this book to everyone working with, supporting or teaching people with learning disabilities and autistic people." - Claire Lightley, Bodysense Education
