A tool to plan, deliver and evaluate sexuality and sexual health education in NSW schools
Sexuality and sexual health is a key aspect of overall health and wellbeing. Schools play a crucial role in equipping all students with age-appropriate knowledge and skills needed to have respectful and healthy relationships and to support and enhance their sexual and reproductive health as they mature.
The sexuality and sexual health education best practice statement provides guidance for planning, delivering and evaluating sexuality and sexual health education (SSHE) programs in New South Wales schools. The content is based on current research evidence and internationally recognised best practice for effective education in this field. Evidence-based SSHE is intrinsically linked with respectful relationships and consent education.
This document supports a whole-of-school approach, which recognises that SSHE messages are more effective when they are well-planned and consistent across schools and the community. A whole-of-school approach has been shown to promote communication and confidence, allowing staff to feel supported in their work with students and their communication with parents.
