Phase 1 — Evidence & Research
Post-16 RSE Provision in England: A Landscape Review
A structured review of sexual health education across Post-16 education settings, documenting variation in coverage, scope, and delivery approaches across England.
Policy briefThe Case for National Post-16 RSE Standards
Public health, educational, and accountability arguments for establishing a national standard for post-16 sexual and reproductive health education in England.
Evidence summaryCSRH Framework: Evidence Base
A summary of the public health evidence informing the development of the CSRH 16–24 national standards framework, including UKHSA surveillance analysis.
Phase 2 — Standards Development
Draft National Standards for Post-16 Sexual Health Education
The draft national baseline defining what learners aged 16–24 should know and be able to do following post-16 RSE, developed through stakeholder consultation.
Curriculum guidanceContent & Delivery Guidance for Post-16 Settings
Practical guidance for post-16 institutions on implementing the CSRH national standards, covering content scope, delivery approaches, and inclusivity.
Consultation reportStandards Consultation: Stakeholder Feedback Report
Summary of feedback from the standards design process with educators, students, and public health professionals across England.
Phase 3 — Implementation & Impact
Institutional Self Assessment: Standards Benchmarking Tool
A structured framework for post-16 institutions to benchmark their current RSE provision against the CSRH national standards.
Assessment toolLearner Knowledge & Confidence Assessment Framework
A validated tool for measuring knowledge, confidence, and risk recognition after educational delivery aligned with our standards.
Practitioner guideImplementation Toolkit for Educators
A toolkit for educators to implement the CSRH standards framework within existing post-16 structures.
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