Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools Course

Description

Course details

Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools Online Training Overview

This course provides a practical introduction to Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools, helping learners understand the subject, recognise its workplace relevance and apply appropriate good practice within their role.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

What You will learn

Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the core principles and terminology associated with Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools
• Recognise why the subject matters in day-to-day practice
• Identify common risks, concerns or situations relevant to the topic
• Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
• Apply appropriate good-practice principles in workplace situations
• Communicate effectively with relevant people when issues arise
• Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is required
• Use the learning to support safer, more consistent practice

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools – Course Introduction
• Problematic and Harmful Sexual Behaviour
• Understanding Peer-on-Peer Sexual Abuse
• Understanding Hackett’s Sexual Behaviour Continuum
• Recognising Sexualised Behaviour
• Responding Appropriately
• Understanding Sexual Development in Children and Young People
• Stages of Typical Sexual Development and Behaviour in Children
• Promoting Healthy Relationships Through Education
• Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
• Starting a Conversation
• Signs of a Healthy Relationship
• Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
• When Children Display Unhealthy Behaviours
• Reporting Concerns
• Your Role in Safeguarding
• Safeguarding Actions You Can Take
• Fostering a Safe and Supportive Culture
• Sharing Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
• Respectful Behaviour and Safe Environments
• Helping Children Understand Sexual Behaviour
• Building a Culture of Openness
• Supporting Children to Speak Up
• Talking to Children About Sexual Behaviour
• Relationships and Sex Education in Schools
• Sexting and the Law
• Supporting Children Affected by Problematic or Harmful Sexual Behaviour
• Providing Support
• Supporting Children With Problematic Behaviour
• Risk, Assessments, and Referrals
• Offering Support
• Safety Planning
• Therapeutic Support
• Techniques in Direct Work

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools Online Training: Who is this for?

The Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) in Schools online training is a vital programme designed to equip school staff and related professionals in the UK with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and respond appropriately to incidents of harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people. This training is essential to ensure a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment, in line with UK safeguarding legislation and guidelines.

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1. School Teachers and Teaching Assistants
   Teachers and teaching assistants across primary, secondary, and further education settings are at the frontline of observing and responding to pupils’ behaviours. This training supports them to recognise signs of harmful sexual behaviour, understand its impact, and implement effective strategies to manage and prevent such behaviours within the classroom.

2. Senior Leadership Teams and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
   Senior leaders and DSLs in schools have a statutory responsibility to safeguard children and ensure the wellbeing of all pupils. This course enables them to develop robust policies and procedures, lead staff training, and coordinate multi-agency responses effectively to HSB incidents.

3. School Pastoral and Support Staff
   Pastoral care teams, counsellors, and support workers interact frequently with pupils and are crucial in identifying behavioural changes and providing emotional support. The training offers them guidance on handling disclosures sensitively, providing appropriate support, and making timely referrals.

4. Governing Bodies and School Governors
   School governors have a strategic role in safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. Attending this course helps governors understand the complexities of HSB, enabling them to challenge, support, and ensure that schools have appropriate safeguarding frameworks in place.

5. Youth Workers and External Educational Professionals
   Professionals who regularly engage with children and young people outside formal classroom settings—such as youth workers and educational psychologists—can benefit by gaining awareness of HSB, improving multi-agency collaboration, and contributing to prevention and intervention strategies.

6. Parents and Carers (Optional but Recommended)
   While primarily targeted at professionals, some versions of the course may be suitable for parents and carers to help them recognise harmful sexual behaviour at home or in social environments and know how to seek support and engage with the school safeguarding systems.

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Training Objectives

• Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviour
  Gain a clear definition of HSB, differentiating between normal sexual exploration and behaviours that are harmful, abusive, or inappropriate. Understand the underlying causes, risk factors, and contributing environmental or social issues.

• Legal and Safeguarding Frameworks
  Explore applicable UK legislation, statutory guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education), and safeguarding frameworks that mandate schools’ responsibilities around HSB.

• Identification and Assessment
  Learn to identify warning signs and indicators of HSB and how to conduct risk assessments effectively to safeguard all pupils involved.

• Prevention Strategies
  Gain insight into delivering age-appropriate relationships and sex education (RSE) and creating school cultures that challenge harmful attitudes and promote respectful behaviours.

• Responding to Incidents
  Develop skills for managing disclosures, reporting concerns, multi-agency referral processes, and supporting victims and perpetrators sensitively while ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding best practices.

• Promoting a Safe School Environment
  Understand how to embed policies, educate staff and pupils, and create inclusive environments where harmful behaviour is minimised and addressed proactively.

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Conclusion

The Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools online training is essential for all professionals involved in education settings throughout the UK. By undertaking this course, staff from teachers to safeguarding leads and governors will be better prepared to recognise, respond to, and prevent harmful sexual behaviour, ensuring that schools provide safe, respectful, and nurturing environments for all children and young people. This training strengthens schools’ safeguarding capacity and supports compliance with UK statutory safeguarding requirements.

Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools FAQ

Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Harmful Sexual Behaviour In Schools course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections. 

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