Luke Ramsden

Sep 9, 2024 | sec-ed.co.uk | Luke Ramsden

The pressing need for consent education in schools has never been more evident. Evidence of on-going societal misogyny and rising numbers of sexual offences, including rape offences, in England and Wales (ONS, 2023) underscore the urgency of addressing these issues head-on. Effective consent education can play a pivotal role in changing the narrative, fostering respect, and reducing sexual violence.

Jun 26, 2023 | sec-ed.co.uk | Luke Ramsden

At the time of writing, the government has announced the expected national review of the relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) curriculum (DfE, 2023). The review was always due to take place this year and while recent stories of inappropriate lessons are, at least partly, being overstated by some MPs, it is clear that teachers up and down the country need more support and training in delivering this curriculum.

Jun 12, 2023 | teachwire.net | Hannah Huston Day |Laura Coryton |Luke Ramsden

SecondaryHealth & Wellbeing We owe it to our students to openly discuss the complexities and sensitivities surrounding matters of consent, says Luke Ramsden Helping our young people understand the issues surrounding consent and sexual relationships has never been more important. The response we saw to the 2020 launch of the Everyone’s Invited website brought out into the open the prevalence of sexual harassment and violence in schools.

Jun 12, 2023 | teachwire.net | Stephen Caldwell |Hannah Huston Day |Luke Ramsden

SecondaryHealth & Wellbeing We owe it to our students to openly discuss the complexities and sensitivities surrounding matters of consent, says Luke Ramsden Helping our young people understand the issues surrounding consent and sexual relationships has never been more important. Here’s how the Schools Consent Project is playing its part...

Apr 5, 2023 | blog.optimus-education.com | Amy Hadden Marsh |Luke Ramsden

Nic Ponsford discusses 'invisible careers' and the importance of diverse and inclusive role models for students to unlock their potential. Is your school addressing this? As young people grow up and explore the world around them, they are often asked to consider what they want to do when they’re older. However, for many, the answer isn’t clear. They may not know what they want to do - or they may not even be aware of all the career options available to them.