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17 June 2026
How To Tackle Tough Questions from Secondary School Students in Sex and Relationships Education
Students bring unpredictable and nuanced questions about sex and relationships into the classroom, often prompted by what they have seen online.
This report provides teachers with practical strategies they can use to handle difficult questions in the classroom with confidence.
Inside you will find information on:
- How to provide a safe environment for discussing sex and relationships
- How to give age-appropriate answers to challenging questions
- How to recognise when conversations become safeguarding concerns
Inside you will find information on:
- How to provide a safe environment for discussing sex and relationships
- How to give age-appropriate answers to challenging questions
- How to recognise when conversations become safeguarding concerns
