Free online PSHE and RSHE sessions for Parents and Educators in Somerset – Spring and Summer 2026

About the event

Somerset Public Health is funding a brand new series of free online PSHE and RSHE sessions. All led by Alice Hoyle, a nationally recognised specialist in Relationships, Sex and Health Education (rshe), inclusive practice, and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities responsive curriculum design.

Alice is known for her practical, calm and evidence informed approach that supports both confidence and compassion in those delivering or navigating these topics.

Whether you are a parent, carer, educator, or practitioner working with children and young people, these sessions offer invaluable guidance during a period of national rshe curriculum change.

How to Book
All sessions are fully funded by Somerset Public Health and free to attend, but places are limited. To register or request further details, email: OfficeSPTS@fiveways.School

Talking About Sex and Relationships with Your Teen: What Parents Need to Know
Monday 20 April 2026: 7am to 9pm – Online
Parents of Secondary Pupils and College Students
A supportive, down to earth session designed to help parents navigate tricky conversations with confidence, empathy and factual clarity.

RSHE 2026 for Secondary Schools and Post 16 Providers: What’s Changing and How to Respond Well
Thursday 23 April 2026: 3.45pm to 5.45 – Online.
Perfect for school leaders and staff looking to understand the revised 2026 rshe requirements and how to implement them safely, legally and meaningfully.

Digital Relationships: year 6 and above
Monday 27 April 2026: 3.35pm to 5.45pm – Online.
Explore how young people form and maintain friendships across WhatsApp, gaming, social media and school life. Learn how to teach respectful, ethical behaviour across online and offline spaces and unpack themes of identity, belonging and power.

Inclusive and Accessible rshe
Thursday 7 May 2026: 3.45pm to 5.45pm – Online.
Ideal for Alternative Provision settings, specialist provisions and mainstream educators teaching Special Educational Needs and Disabilities students. Focuses on adaptable, inclusive approaches to ensure every learner can access rshe safely and meaningfully.

New to Relationships and Sex Education: Skills for Ethical and Safe Delivery
Monday 11 May 2026: 3.45pm to 5.45pm – Online.
Designed for those at the start of their rshe delivery journey—from ECTs to pastoral staff and youth practitioners. The session builds confidence from the ground up, avoiding scripts and scare tactics in favour of grounded, ethical practice.

Supporting Your Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Child with Bodies, Boundaries and Relationships
Monday 11 May 2026: 7pm to 9pm – Online.
Parents of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Learners
A gentle, practical session helping parents support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to understand bodily autonomy, privacy, boundaries and safe relationships.

Primary rshe in 2026: Delivering Confidently, Safely and Creatively
Thursday 21 May 2026: 3.35pm to 5.45pm – Online.
A creative and reassuring overview of delivering rshe in primary settings under the updated 2026 guidance.

Starting the Conversation: Bodies, Boundaries and Relationships for Primary Age Children
Monday 8 June 2026: 7pm to 9pm – Online.
For parents wanting to get ahead of those early ‘big questions’, this session offers age-appropriate language, practical strategies and confidence boosting reassurance.

RSHE Troubleshooting Masterclass: Supporting Real World delivery
Wednesday 17 June 2026: 3.35pm to 5.45pm – Online.
Bring your real life challenges, questions and classroom scenarios. A supportive space for educators to explore solutions that are safe, ethical and curriculum aligned.