Resource Pack: Sexual Health and Wellbeing
Understanding sexual health and wellbeing is essential for making informed, confident choices. From navigating puberty to understanding contraception and consent, young people need accurate, stigma-free information to support their health and relationships.
This pack explores key topics such as recognising when you're ready for sex, accessing contraception, tackling period poverty, and understanding the HPV vaccine. It also addresses important issues like FGM, emergency contraception myths, and how to have open, respectful conversations about sexual health with a partner.
By engaging with these topics, students will build the knowledge and confidence to make responsible choices, advocate for their wellbeing, and ensure that discussions around sexual health are safe, inclusive, and empowering.
Preview
Watch a preview of 'Getting started with contraception’ - a video designed to teach learners of all ages the basics of contraception.
In this video, Sam introduces the basics of contraception, focusing on the two main types: hormonal and barrier methods.
The video encourages students to consider what might be right for them and directs them to helpful resources, like how to find contraception locally and confidentially. It’s a great starting point for guiding students through their options in a supportive, non-judgmental way.
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For all Key Stages 3-5
Period poverty affects many students, with 1 in 10 girls in the UK unable to afford period products.
This video by Evie highlights where students can access free sanitary products - at school, sexual health clinics, and food banks - helping them seek support without embarrassment.
By sharing this, you can normalise conversations about period poverty, ensure students know their rights, and signpost them to practical solutions - so no one has to miss out on learning because of their period.
Deciding when to have sex is a personal choice, yet many young people feel external pressure -from peers, partners, or societal expectations.
While the legal age of consent in the UK is 16, one in four people wait until they’re 20 or older, showing that readiness is about personal feelings, not timelines.
This video encourages students to reflect on their own feelings rather than outside influence. It reinforces that sex should be a choice made freely, without pressure, and that there’s no "right" time - only the time that feels right for them.
Nate helps break down the important concept of consent. It explains that consent is a choice made by someone with both the freedom and capacity to give it.
The video takes students through what each of these terms means – from understanding that consent is a clear decision to knowing that it must be given without pressure or manipulation.
It’s a crucial resource to start conversations about healthy relationships and boundaries.
For Key Stage 3
Period poverty is a hidden barrier to education, causing students to miss lessons, struggle to concentrate, and even skip exams - leading to lower grades and widening inequality.
Lack of access to basic menstrual care shouldn’t hold anyone back from learning.
This video by Sunny explores the impact of period poverty on education and how schools can help by raising awareness, breaking stigma, and ensuring students have the support they need to succeed.
The HPV vaccine is a crucial step in protecting young people from preventable cancers and other health conditions, yet misinformation and uncertainty can make some hesitant.
Given to students in Year 8, this vaccine significantly reduces the risk of HPV-related diseases, including cervical cancer and genital warts.
This video breaks down the key facts in just 60 seconds - what the vaccine does, how safe it is, and why it’s so effective. By ensuring students understand its importance, we can help them make informed choices about their health.
In this video, Matt dives into the whirlwind of changes that come with puberty, breaking down what’s going on inside and outside a young person’s body.
From growth spurts to mood swings, and everything in between, it can all feel overwhelming.
It’s a great starting point for opening up conversations about self-confidence, managing change, and understanding your body, without all the embarrassment.
For Key Stage 4
Misinformation about sexual health is everywhere - whether it’s myths passed around school or misleading content online.
Without clear, accurate information, young people can make risky decisions based on misconceptions.
This video tackles some of the most common misunderstandings about contraception, STIs, and pregnancy, helping students feel more informed and confident about their sexual health. By normalising these conversations in schools, we can empower students to make safer choices and seek support without embarrassment.
Emergency contraception is often surrounded by stigma, making it difficult for young people to ask questions or access it without fear of judgment.
Misinformation and negative connotations can make something designed as a safety net feel shameful, when in reality, it’s a responsible option in certain situations.
This video by Evie aims to challenge those misconceptions, normalising discussions about emergency contraception and ensuring students understand that while it’s not a primary form of birth control, it’s there for a reason.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a serious human rights violation that affects millions of girls and women worldwide.
Despite being illegal in the UK, FGM remains a hidden issue, with some girls taken abroad to undergo the procedure. Education plays a key role in preventing FGM, supporting those at risk, and breaking the cycle of misinformation that sustains this harmful practice.
This video aims to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and empower young people with the knowledge that FGM is both illegal and unacceptable.
For Key Stage 5
Conversations about contraception can sometimes feel awkward, but they’re an essential part of a healthy and respectful relationship.
Young people need to understand not only the different contraceptive options available but also how to approach these discussions with confidence, respect, and mutual understanding.
This video helps students navigate the conversation by emphasising research, personal experiences, open communication, and compromise. It also highlights the importance of considering the physical and emotional impact of different contraceptive methods, ensuring both partners feel comfortable and respected in their choices.
For many young people, missing a period can be a source of anxiety - especially if they’re sexually active.
This video walks students through possible reasons for a missed period, the importance of taking a pregnancy test, and the next steps if they receive a positive result. It also encourages them to seek support and think about contraception choices for the future.
By providing clear, practical guidance, this video aims to reduce panic and empower students to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
This video introduces the concept of advocating for yourself during sex, helping students understand that their comfort, boundaries, and feelings matter just as much as their partner’s.
It breaks down the idea that sex is a mutual experience, encouraging open communication about likes, dislikes, and personal limits.
The video also provides examples of what students can say in the moment to express their needs confidently.