Rebecca Jennings Speaker | PHSCE & Science & Women & Literacy & Sex Education

Rebecca Jennings

Sex and relationships education

Qualifying with a Joint Hons degree in English & Education Studies, Rebecca has worked for over twelve years with children, young people and professionals in educational and community settings.

Working as the Sex and Relationship Education lead alongside the NHS & Sandwell Healthy Schools Scheme Rebecca has extensive experience designing and delivering sessions around sex education, puberty, hygiene, relationships and birth to Primary & Secondary school pupils, young people, teaching staff, school governors and parents.

Following her work with the NHS, Rebecca then moved to work as a Sexual Health Programme Coordinator for Coventry City Council. This role involved developing a training scheme for staff, parents and youth workers. Rebecca now works across the country delivering sessions on a range of sexual health subjects such as pornography, sexting, Child Sexual Exploitation, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Contraception & Sexual Health.

As a qualified CIPD trainer, with qualifications in counselling and a RCN certificate in sex education, her academic knowledge teamed with experience ensures she is both knowledgeable and confident to teach, train and advise in the field of sex and relationships education.

Rebecca has recently published a resource with Optimus Education entitled 'Sex & Relationship Education in Primary Schools' and has spoken on Victoria Derbyshire about the importance of age appropriate sex & relationship education in schools.

Testimonials from Teachers

"Thanks so much for coming in to talk to our year 9 earlier this term. My colleagues commented on how well you engaged the students and how much they got out of your talk. They found the session fun as well as informing, they really liked the myth busting balloons and it was clear from my colleagues that they evidently felt comfortable in asking questions, so thank you for creating that safe environment for them. I will definitely be in touch about future bookings!"

– Clare Gardiner, WIT Coordinator, Cokethorpe School

"The training was excellent. Rebecca was very down to earth making me feel at ease about delivering sex education."

– Abbey Junior School, Smethwick

"Rebecca presents in a professional manner and makes the subject of sex education very interesting. The children look forward to her visiting school and working in the classroom."

– Shireland Hall Primary School, Smethwick

"Just wanted to say how impressed I was with the whole setup the sessions were well organised, content was informative and remained appropriate throughout, even with the open forum style discussions. The delivery was worlds apart from what was provided last year. Definitely worth considering rebooking Becky again for next year."

– Mark Steveson Year 6 Teacher, Abbey Junior School

"Pupils have really gained in terms of their understanding and insight. Sensitivity to the needs of our learners, made the information and learning truly accessible. As a result, learners took part in some really interesting and beneficial discussions, sharing their questions, ideas and opinions. Learners actually thanked me for your work!"

– Karen Saywood, Headteacher, Braidwood School

"I would highly recommend Rebecca. She came into our school and delivered some sessions on our PSHE days. She was the ultimate professional and feedback from both staff and pupils alike was extremely positive. We will most definitely be using Rebecca again to deliver other aspects of PSHE"

– Lisa Darwood, Deputy Head Teacher, Selly Park Technology School

"Rebecca was super. The pupils enjoyed the morning, particularly the girls in KS3 I think and interesting discussions took place following."

– Nikki de Carrizales, Tranby

"Rebecca’s session was brilliant! Leaners where very open with her and engaged well and after felt the lesson was interesting and very informative. Thank you"

– Bethan Jones, Youth Tutor, Itec Training Solutions Ltd