Addressing Sexualised Behaviour in SEND Schools and Colleges
A Dignified Approach to Keep Learners Safe

By (author) Rachael Baker

ISBN13: 9781032779232

Imprint: Routledge

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 30/07/2025

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This book explores how teachers working with learners with SEND can deliver meaningful teaching around masturbation so that learners understand what it is and why people do it, the necessary rules and boundaries, and feel confident to safely explore their bodies if they want to. Exploring both proactive discrete teaching, as well as interventions in response to problematic sexualised behaviour, this book is a valuable toolkit for teachers and educators. Chapters include: Guidance on how to educate about masturbation as part of relationships and sex education in a relevant, age-appropriate way Suggestions and real-life examples for addressing sexualised behaviour if it presents in the education setting or in public Ways to work collaboratively with families and carers to ensure a consistent and respectful approach to sexualised behaviour Advice for enabling learners with SEND to understand masturbation and be able to make informed choices relating to their sexuality. Taking a positive, learner-centred approach to sexuality and learning disability, this book will equip teachers working in SEND schools and colleges with practical strategies and guidance to deliver a robust and meaningful education about intimate touch. It is also useful reading for families and allied professionals.
List of case studies Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Why this work is important 3. What is sexualised behaviour? 4. Understanding sexualised behaviour – when is sexualised behaviour concerning? 5. What does the law say? 6. Learning disabilities and the law 7. Addressing masturbation and sexualised behaviours in special settings 8. Values around educating about relationships and sex 9. Teaching relationships and sex education 10. What does the RSE guidance say about teaching about masturbation? 11. Teaching about masturbation in special schools 12. Using social stories alongside anatomically correct fabric model people 13. Practical issues in the classroom 14. Responding to Sexualised Behaviour in School or College 15. Targeted ongoing preventive interventions 16. Working with parents 17. Tricky questions and unusual practices 18. Where next References Index
  • Moral & social purpose of education
  • Primary & middle schools
  • Professional & Vocational
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