Teachers should refer to the suggested viewing order detailed in the Programme relevance section of Curriculum. Briefly:
Before viewing, agree on a set of ground rules for the series – a group agreement – with contributions from the students about acceptable behaviour. This can be helpful to help set the tone for sex and relationships sessions. While KNTV Sex takes a fun and often humorous approach to the subject, it will be important for young people to take seriously the messages contained in the programmes, and discuss these in a mature manner.
A group agreement can be referred back to, or added to at any time throughout the series. Agree on appropriate language and talk about the need to take responsibility for what you choose to share, or not, in discussion. Young people can participate just by listening if they wish. Discuss respect for other people's views and the issue of confidentiality.
Teachers should be aware that some young people in their class might be sexually active while others may know far less about sex. There may be a mix of positive and negative experiences around sexual activity, as well as religious and/or cultural diversity within the class that teachers will need to be sensitive to.
Teachers should allow for students to ask any questions that may remain after viewing and discussion. This could be done in an anonymous fashion, with questions being written down and placed in a container to be answered within a whole-class context.
Straight talking advice and real life stories on the subjects that matter to teenagers, including sex and relationships.
Channel 4's Citizenship and PSHE website
Notes to support Channel 4 Learning programmes
Full listings for the week ahead, plus downloadable wallcharts for this term
Watch again for free on your PC with Channel 4's on demand service 4oD.
