At Respected, we take the education of your child very seriously.

That is why we only introduce topics when we know that it is an appropriate age to do so. We also try our best to explain complex issues in a way that is understandable and relevant to their stage of life.

We prioritise your child’s safety and encourage them to talk through the issues with a trusted adult at every stage. You can find out more about how to talk to your child about difficult issues here.

Our Development Team

A range of professionals have written and are developing our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Programme.

All resources are compliant with National Government Guidelines.

Louise

Louise has worked as a GP in Bristol and Bournemouth for over 20 years, with a particular interest in sexual health. She has been teaching RSE, including the Respected Programme, in schools for 15 years.

She longs to see young people making properly informed and healthy choices in the area of relationships and sex.

Beth

Beth is a qualified youth worker, having gained her degree in Youth and Community Work in 2014. She is a longstanding member of the Respected team and heads up our Educator Team as well as helping to develop the programme.

Beth has also worked as a carer for looked after children and has a particular passion for supporting disadvantaged young people overcome the challenges they face.

Sam

Sam is a qualified secondary school teacher with experience of teaching both PSHE and RSE. He also has many years of experience of teaching the Respected Programme in local schools.

He seeks to instil the confidence and wisdom required to navigate the complexities of growing up in today’s every-changing world.

Ella

Ella has a degree in English and Education from the University of Cambridge and wrote her dissertation on body image. Ella has taught the Respected Programme in local schools and also worked as a tutor in schools.

She is currently working for a charity mentoring young people who are not currently in education or employment. She loves to see young people realising their full potential in life.

Hannah

Hannah is our Publicity and Development Lead. She promotes Respected through direct and digital marketing and collects feedback from schools that use our programme. Hannah works alongside Beth and Louise to continually reflect and improve the programme, with a particular focus on accessibility for SEND students.

Hannah is a secondary school teacher with 19 years’ experience.

What’s Included Each Year?

Over the three-lesson series each year we have 3 main objectives and methods to teach with.

The Films

Fast paced, interactive short films containing all the factual information needed in the lesson

Follow On

Interactive resources that allow students to engage further with key themes raised in the Films

Student help

Students signposted to sources of help and support

Find out what our programme covers each year:

Year 7

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Year 8

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Year 9

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Year 10/11

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