To book your Place Please complete and return slip to: Felina Emslie Public Health Administrator Summerfield House 2 Eday Road Aberdeen AB15 6RE Tel: or Your Details Name: …………………………………… Job Title: …………………………………………………. Workplace: ……………………………………………… Contact No:……………………………………………… Address: …………………………………………. Dietary Requirements:…None…………………………. “In completing this form, you agree to the data being held by Public Health which is part of NHS Grampian, as data controller. The information will be held for the purposes of training administration, monitoring and evaluation, and for contacting you to offer future training. This information will be held in confidence and only used by Public Health for the purposes described and not for any other purpose, without your permission. If at any time you wish your details to be removed from our database, please contact Felina Emslie, Public Health Administrator, Summerfield House on Tel ”. A one day basic introductory event for professionals who work with children and young people who have learning disabilities 12 th March 2013 Palace Hotel, Peterhead 10.00am – 4.00pm 1st May 2013 Frederick Street, Aberdeen 10.00am – 4.00pm 17 th May 2013 Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall 10.00am – 4.00pm

Aims of the Day: To explore the specific issues to be considered when providing sex and relationship education for children and young people with additional support needs To present a staged approach to programme delivery, based on safety To assist participants in identifying and developing a suitable programme for their area of work 3. DEVELOPING THE PROGRAMME Working through the elements of a staged programme of relationship and sex education. Finding choosing and adapting suitable materials 1. Body awareness (hygiene) 2. Safe touch and personal space 3. Circle of Friends 4. Public and Private 5. Menstruation 6. Masturbation 7. Linking into existing programmes for sex and intimate relationships When, where and how? 4.PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE Practical exercises where participants will have the opportunity to use the information presented in the workshop to develop an outline for a programme to be used in a specific situation of their choosing or for an example child. Discussion and problem solving within the group will form an integral part of this exercise. 5.THE WIDER PICTURE Troubleshooting when things go wrong Inappropriate and problematic sexual behaviour Contacts and advice Further information: Karen Jackson: Karen Wight: Jackie Williams: Structure of the Day: 1. INTRODUCTION Aims and structure of the day, ground rules, expectations, housekeeping 2. SETTING THE SCENE Why is a specific programme necessary? Implications of a learning disability for relationship education Rationale for a staged approach based on safety