- Outcomes
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This Workshop mainly looks at challenging the perceptions portrayed in pornography. This has been developed following requests by some local schools and following the changes to the RSE Government Guidelines. These state that ‘Some pupils are also exposed to harmful behaviours online, and via other forms of media, which may normalise violent sexual behaviours. A focus on healthy relationships and broader relationships education can help young people understand acceptable behaviours in relationships’ (Department for Education, 2019).
In today's society pornography is more easily accessible for young people than ever before. Whether, this is intentional or accidental it can influence how they view their own relationships, often in a negative way.
Firstly, we discuss how pornography has become a much more widely available and if this is a good or bad thing. Followed by clarification regarding the laws surrounding this topic, we look at the myths versus reality and how this can impact on the way young people perceive sexual relationships. We spend much of the session expanding the students knowledge around consent, contraception, and other areas that do not feature in pornography.
We will cover how pornography might be used in the young LGBT community, and how women are often perceived. If this is right or wrong? Finally, we consider the impact on our body image and how to stay positive about this.
- Service Description
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Positive Health Lincolnshire is a provider of sexual health and wellbeing workshops across Lincolnshire. We work in partnership with Lincolnshire Contraceptive and Sexual Health Service, Public Health Lincolnshire and Healthy Schools Lincolnshire. We deliver training to many different organisations, both statutory and non-statutory. We also co-ordinate a schools programme, delivering workshops to around 85% of the country's primary and secondary schools, and youth clubs.
- Availability
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- provided to all schools across the Lincolnshire County
- appropriate for year 10+
- can be delivered to individual tutor groups or whole year groups
- available to participate in Ace and Aspire Days
- one hour long, unless otherwise stated, although can be extended with additional activities or shorted to fit lesson times
- Benefits
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- as a charity we have extensive experience working with young people to maintain healthy relationships
- the students often interact more openly with an outside speaker about difficult subjects
- normalising individual lifestyle choices, and treating everyone with respect
- ensuring the students understand any legal issues
- signposting to local and national support services if needed
- Cost
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£60 per tutor group. We are also available to deliver to youth groups and colleges, the cost of this will vary according to group size.
- Contact and how to book
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Book through Staysafe Partnership
- Online booking form