Introduction -- The importance of relevant RSE for special learners -- Whole school RSE self-evaluation, assessment and development planning -- Developing staff confidence in the provision of RSE -- Getting parents and carers on-board -- Relationships and sex education for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities and severe learning disabilities : strategies and teaching ideas -- Relationships and sex education for those with Down's syndrome : strategies and teaching ideas -- Relationships and sex education for autistic learners : strategies and teaching ideas -- Planning ahead : securing sustained development in relationships and sex education.

"Effective Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) provision is a right for all learners, yet it often proves challenging for educators and caregivers, particularly those teaching learners with additional needs. This book provides practical guidance for teachers and SENCOs who require the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver effective RSE to young people with Special Educational Needs. It offers both specific support tailored to pupils with PMLD and SLD, Down's Syndrome and Autism, as well as broad support to embed a whole-school approach in mainstream and special settings. Chapters guide the reader through a range of key topics, with advice, strategies and ready-to-use resources to teach RSE in a positive and respectful way. This much-needed book will be invaluable for education professionals, residential care providers, and anybody looking to support young people with Special Educational Needs as they learn about relationships and sex. It will also help schools to meet statutary requirements covering the delivery of Relationships and Sex Education"--