What training do I offer to schools?
Here are some examples of training I have delivered recently.
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Training can be delivered in both face to face and virtual formats. I can develop training to meet your timing needs.
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Creating a Safe Learning Environment: Practical strategies to foster trust, inclusivity, and respect in PSHE/RSHE sessions.
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Building Staff Confidence: Equipping educators with the tools and knowledge to deliver PSHE/RSHE effectively and confidently.
Answering Children's Questions: Guidance on managing sensitive topics with clarity, empathy, and age-appropriate responses.
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Being Creative with RSHE/PSHE Delivery: Innovative approaches to engage students and make learning meaningful and memorable.
Equality and Protected Characteristics: Ensuring lessons promote understanding, respect, and inclusivity in line with legal requirements.
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Personal Development: Supporting the holistic growth of students through a well-rounded, impactful PSHE/RSHE curriculum.
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To discuss your bespoke training package, please contact me.
100 ideas for primary RSE available now
Catherine's new book '100 ideas for primary RSE' was published by Bloomsbury on 2 January 2025. The book is packed with practical and creative ideas for planning and delivering effective RSE. To receive a 20% discount use the code KIRK20 until 1st February 2025. If you'd like training for your staff to complement the book, please email me.
Examples of past projects
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DfE RSHE Training 2020
​Working in collaboration with Lead Teaching School, I developed evidence-based online training and materials to support schools to implement statutory RSHE on behalf to the DfE. I trained and managed a team of specialist leaders in education (SLEs) and organised a virtual conference to share good practice.
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Wykersley Partnership Trust
in 2023, I worked with the PSHE Lead for the trust to develop a series of bespoke training sessions for PSHE Leads, Designated Safeguarding Leads and Pastoral Leads to come together to explore how to effectively address misogyny and sexual harassment.
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Hodder Education
I developed a training package to support secondary non-specialists to deliver PSHE. Focused on the DfE statutory framework, creating a safe learning environment, inclusion, and answering learners' questions.