Sex Education

Synopsis

A video-based pack designed to help secondary schools meet statuatory requirements to provide sex education for all pupils.
1 (30 min): School governors are required by law to have a policy on sex education. This programme looks at the legal issues involved in setting up a school policy, including case studies and models of good practice, and interviews with working governors and practitioners in the field.
2 (30 min): Teachers discuss key questions such as why and how of teaching sex education, Highlights a number of schools achieving good practice, looking not only at pupils’ needs but also those of parents and the local community.
3 (20 min each): Three programmes using a mixture of drama and documentary material to encourage self-awareness, self-esteem and a sense of moral responsibility. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS examines the impact of sex in everyday life and why people find it difficult to talk about sex and sexuality. Also includes information on the human body and puberty. GETTING IT TOGETHER explores relationships and gives information on contraception, pregnancy and abortion. CHANGING THE SCRIPT discusses sexual stereotypes and myths, stresing the necessity of social skills. Includes information on sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and AIDS.

Series

Teaching Today, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 120 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £39.99 (inc. VAT + p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying list of agencies and resources. Teacher’s notes available separately.

Subjects

Social welfare

Keywords

sex education

Sections

Title

Health education for governors

Synopsis

1 (30 min): School governors are required by law to have a policy on sex education. This programme looks at the legal issues involved in setting up a school policy, including case studies and models of good practice, and interviews with working governors

Title

Sex education in the secondary school: the joy of teaching sex

Synopsis

2 (30 min): Teachers discuss key questions such as why and how of teaching sex education, Highlights a number of schools achieving good practice, looking not only at pupils' needs but also those of parents and the local community.

Title

Sex education for 14- to 16-year-olds

Synopsis

3 (20 min each): Three programmes using a mixture of drama and documentary material to encourage self-awareness, self-esteem and a sense of moral responsibility. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS examines the impact of sex in everyday life and why people find it diffic

Production Company

Name

BBC Education

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8746 1111

Fax

020 8752 4398

Address

White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS

Distributor

Name

BBC Educational Publishing

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 541001

Fax

01937 845381

Address

PO Box 234
Wetherby
West Yorks
LS23 7EU