RSHE Now and Next training: Strategic Support for Statutory Success
The Department for Education has released updated statutory RSHE guidance, effective from September 2026. This presents a timely opportunity for schools to strengthen RSHE provision and embed it as a strategic driver of whole-school improvement. Whether you're aligning with statutory duties or building a culture of inclusion and wellbeing, Norfolk's fully funded RSHE support offer is here to help.
Why is it important for schools to prioritise RSHE development?
High-quality RSHE:
- Enhances safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
- Promotes equality, inclusion, and emotional literacy
- Builds resilience and healthy relationships
- Strengthens whole-school culture and personal development
- Meets statutory duties with confidence
What will schools need to do before September 2026?
To meet the new guidance and deliver meaningful impact, schools should review and update their RSHE in these eight strategic areas:
- RSHE vision
Assign SLT to lead RSHE strategically and embed it into your School Improvement Plan.
- RSHE policy
Refresh policies to reflect statutory updates and link RSHE to safeguarding, equality, and online safety.
- What the evidence tells us
Use safeguarding data and stakeholder feedback to shape curriculum priorities.
- The RSHE curriculum
Map and update your curriculum to include new statutory content and ensure progressive delivery.
- Resources and materials
Audit and replace outdated resources with quality-assured materials from trusted providers.
- Staff training and CPD
Provide targeted CPD to build staff confidence in planning and delivering sensitive RSHE content.
- Family engagement
Share curriculum overviews and create transparent feedback channels to foster trust.
- Monitoring, evaluating and evidencing implementation
Hold regular review meetings, gather feedback, and document curriculum changes and impact with pupils, their families, staff and governors.
What support is available to Norfolk schools?
Norfolk schools can access a comprehensive, fully funded support package to help get their RSHE offer ready for September 2026.
- RSHE Toolkit, One-Minute Guides, Bite Size Briefings
- 1:1 RSHE Surgeries
- Full-Day Workshops- designed with September 2026 RSHE compliance and improving whole school culture in mind
- Communities of Practice
Upcoming workshops
RSHE Now
Dates: Wednesday 6 November & Wednesday 27 November
Title: Leading RSHE with Confidence: Strategic Steps to Statutory Success
Audience: RSHE Leads, SLT, Governors
Duration: Full day
Workshop Goals:
- Review 8 Key Areas for RSHE compliance by Autumn 2026
- Align RSHE with statutory duties: DfE RSHE Guidance, Equalities Act 2010, KCSIE
- Embed RSHE into whole-school improvement, safeguarding, and personal development
- Build confidence in RSHE leadership and delivery
Featuring: Input from Norfolk's Pol-Ed team, showcasing how their fully funded lesson plans and resources support inclusive, locally relevant RSHE delivery.
RSHE Next
Dates: Wednesday 26th February & Wednesday 5th March
Title: RSHE That Protects, Connects, and Includes: From Compliance to Culture
Audience: RSHE Leads, SLT, Governors, Inclusion Leads
Duration: Full day
Workshop Goals:
- Embed RSHE into your school's ethos, routines, and inclusive practices
- Use RSHE to support emotional regulation, wellbeing, relationships, and online safety
- Position RSHE as central to anti-bullying and anti-prejudice strategies
- Build staff confidence and engage families with transparency and trust
- Monitor RSHE impact and showcase outstanding provision to Ofsted
Featuring: Input from Norfolk's Pol-Ed team, highlighting how their fully funded resources can support a whole school approach to effective RSHE. This includes supporting pupils who need a more bespoke offer, embedding learning through assemblies, engaging with awareness campaigns and using the platform to facilitate subject monitoring.
Ready to lead RSHE with confidence and culture?
Secure your place at RSHE Now and RSHE Next to take your RSHE provision from statutory compliance to whole-school transformation. Book your workshops and access Norfolk's RSHE support offer here.
If, after exploring the links above, you require further support around RSHE from an adviser or with additional queries, please call 0333 313 7165. This phone line is open on weekdays, from 9am to 5pm. If your query relates to training, please email [email protected]
