About BigTalk Education - a leading UK sex education social enterprise
Delivering high quality age appropriate relationship and sex educationBigTalk Education is a UK based social enterprise. We work to ensure as many children and young people as possible receive high quality relationship and sex education. Above all, this is designed to help keep them safe, healthy and happy. Working in schools across the UK with pupils from aged 3 to 18 as well as with their parents and teaching staff.
BigTalk Education currently delivers in around 160 schools annually. Our team also works nationally and internationally with professionals and academics. We are leading the way in the field of relationship and sex education. Lynnette Smith, our founder is the chair of the Sex Education Forum’s advisory group and is a leading advocate of high quality RSE.
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BigTalk Education Case Studies
Bedwell Primary School
This being our third year in Bedwell Primary School the Parents and staff now have high levels of confidence in talking to the children about relationships, their bodies and reproduction. Parent feedback "Very good presentation, it's always a nervous time when our...
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Walkeringham Primary
It was nice to be welcomed at Walkeringham Primary School for our first visit. We had a good turn out of school staff and parents to our evening session prior to our delivery and received some positive responses from both parties. We hope to return next year to build...
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Ashton St Peters Primary
Another warm welcome was received at Ashton St Peters for the third year. We had another great turn out of staff and parents prior to our delivery. This is excellent as it ensures all parties have the confidence to continue the necessary conversations after our visit...
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Wroot Travis Charity C of E
Parents and staff at Wroot Travis now have high levels of confidence in talking to the children about relationships, their bodies and reproduction.Parent feedback "The presentation was really informative and has allowed us to build on and backup the discussions that...
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St Francis Xavier
Parents and staff at Sir Francis Xavier now feel more confident in talking to the children about relationships, their bodies and reproduction.Parent feedback "The session was fantastic, what a great way of educating our children. I am really pleased you are bringing...
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The Grange Primary School
After a great turnout at the parents session, parents and staff at The Grange Primary School are now more confidence in talking to the children about relationships, their bodies and reproduction.Parent feedback "Comforting knowing what to discuss and in what detail...
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Ormiston South Parade
Parents and staff at Ormiston South Parade Academy now have high levels of confidence in talking to the children about relationships, their bodies and reproduction.Parent feedback "I feel this has been a good starting point to help me explain to my son about the...
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Secondary RSE Case Study
Confidence in CSE topic area Before lesson : 70% After Lesson : 100%An Introduction to the Programme In 2016 Barnardo’s conducted a survey of over 1,000 young people aged between 11-15 years old, of these 74% said that all children would be safer if they had sex...
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Bowmandale Primary School
Having worked with Bowmandale Primary School since 2014 it is always nice to return and see some familiar faces. During our visit we witnessed fabulous behaviour from the pupils, we noticed good retention and were delighted with the support we received from the staff,...
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Lincoln Gardens Primary School
It was our fourth year visiting Lincoln Gardens, so great to see high levels of confidence from staff and parents. Due to the continued support from the staff and parents we were pleased to lead two parent sessions, both with excellent representation from across the...
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Pocklington School
It was our second year visiting Pocklington School and it was great to see great parent engagement with 21 parents attending our evening session. Parent's confidence levels were excellent following the session with 94% feeling happier to talk to their children about...
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Intake Primary Academy
It was our first year at Intake and it was fabulous to be asked back for next year at the end of the day, due to excellent staff feedback! The parents session was lively and involved parents from different countries and cultures, which created lots of interesting...
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Parkgate House School
After several visits to Parkgate House School it was great to see lots of the children from year 1 now in year 6 and ready to move on. Seeing how their confidence in discussing the relevant topics in Relationship and Sex Education has grown, was really...
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Owston Park Primary
It was our fourth year visiting Owston Park Primary, so great to see high levels of confidence from staff and parents. Due to the continued support from the staff and parents we were pleased with excellent representation from across the school.Parent feedback "All...
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Barton St Peter’s School
Parents and staff at Barton St Peter's now have high levels of confidence in talking to the children about relationships, their bodies and reproduction.Parent feedback "Really useful session to attend, wouldn't have known where to start when our son started to ask...
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Woodlands Primary School
This was our second visit to Woodlands Primary. The warm reception received by our staff was appreciated! Both Parents and Teachers were very complimentary of our delivery and it was nice to hear that the children had remembered some much of what they had learnt from...
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St Peter’s Catholic Primary
We met 38 parents during our first visit to St Peter's Catholic Primary in Doncaster and the reception we had was fantastic from both parents and staff alike. Many of the parents bought copies of our book Bodies, Babies and Bellybuttons as they were keen to ensure...
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Hadrian Academy
As our first school of the academic year, it is always lovely to visit our friends at Hadrian's Academy in Dunstable, yet again this year we had a fabulous turn out of over 40 parents and staff at the parents' session. Parents' feedback "Excellent session, it has been...
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John Harrison C of E Primary
The confidence of the teaching staff was already strong at 81% when we came this year, which is great to see as this was our sixth year of delivering the Growing Up Safe Whole School Approach. Despite it being one of our longest standing schools on the programme its...
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Brigg Primary School
It was our third year visiting Brigg Primary School and it was great to meet some of the parents of the younger children in the school who came along for the first time. Confidence levels of teaching staff and parents have been consistently high which is great! Parent...
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St Joseph’s Retford
The increases in confidence we saw from teaching staff and parents were phenomenal in our first visit to St Joseph's in Retford. Parent feedback "Friendly and approachable deliverers. Good presentation and visuals to accompany the talk. I feel confident and happy...
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Introduction to age appropriate RSE
Our guide to high quality, age appropriate Relationship & Sex Education for your child, helping you know what to expect from us.
BigTalk Education's Growing Up Safe Programme
Children want their parents to be the first people to talk to them about growing up, sex and relationships. Yet many parents say they lack confidence to answer their children's questions frankly, Schools are there to help, and BigTalk Education are here to support Schools and Teachers. Members of the BigTalk Team can come into School for a part or whole day, ensuring your children (and you as parents) are well educated to keep them safe, healthy and happy! Find out more >
BigTalk Education's RSE Lessons for Life
Our Programme in Secondary Schools uses a Youth Work approach to RSE delivery, participation, empowerment and inclusion are fundamental to its success. Our Team fosters a non-judgmental, relaxed, receptive atmosphere, which doesn’t shy away from sensitive issues.
Bodies, Babies & Bellybuttons
This book is a gentle introduction for children about their bodies and where they come from. A must have for all parents to help answer your children's questions in a simple, understandable and age appropriate way.
