Members Event: Developing Critical Thinking through discussion in RSE

For the first time, Sex Education Forum is offering a 90-minute deep-dive workshop into the way educators bring critical thinking skills into the classroom, facilitated by RSE expert Dr Vicky Stubbs. 

 

Designed for RSE and PSHE leads, teachers, and educators situated in schools working with young people, we'll focus on how to support critical thinking through well‑facilitated discussion, without losing sight of safety, boundaries, or the realities of the classroom. 

 

Together, we’ll explore what critical thinking actually looks like in RSE practice, why it matters, and how it can be developed through clear frameworks, purposeful questions, and strong facilitation. You will take part in small‑group activities using real media prompts, with opportunities to observe, practice, and reflect on different discussion approaches. 

 

This workshop will support you to: 

• Define critical thinking and recognise how it appears in young people’s responses to RSE topics. 

• Understand why critical thinking is essential in RSE, particularly in relation to relationships, consent, media influence, and social pressures. 

• Use discussion effectively by crafting open‑ended questions that promote reflection, analysis, and perspective‑taking. 

• Create and maintain safer spaces for dialogue, using shared agreements to support respect, boundaries, and emotional safety. 

• Confidently facilitate critical thinking discussions, including responding constructively when guidelines are challenged.  

• Develop a shared bank of question starters. 

 

This deep-dive workshop is aimed at:  

RSE and PSHE leads, teachers, and educators situated in schools working directly with young people. 

Sharing and reflecting on your classroom practice will be a key element of the deep-dive experience.  

Booking information:  

This event is for Educator, Partner and Supporter Members of Sex Education Forum only. 

This is small group event with capacity capped at 16.

This event will be run online via Zoom. Please let us know at the time of booking if you need any support from us to access this event fully.

For payment via invoice (which includes an administration fee of £20), please contact info@sexeducationforum.org.uk.

Please note, this is a members' event. You will need to hold an active Educator or Supporter membership to be able to attend. Not yet a member? Find out about membership benefits and prices.