Working with young people
Training opportunities for staff and volunteers in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
From TikTok to Trust: What Young People Are Really Saying About Contraception
This is a lunchtime learning event where you will hear from Kirsten Kernaghan the Young People’s clinical lead at Chalmers Sexual Health Centre about what young people visiting the clinic are saying about contraception and any emerging issues and key messages you should be aware of as practitioners.
This session is aimed at youth workers, school nurses, teachers and any practitioner who is supporting young people’s sexual health and wellbeing
Date: Thursday 30th October
Time: 12:00 – 12:45
Venue/Platform: MS Teams
Underage Exposure to Porn: Webinar
A short topic based webinar exploring under age exposure to pornography and sexual content online. Including;
· Current research and online landscape for children and young people
· Risk factors and impacts of underage porn exposure
· How the RSHP curriculum addresses online safety and porn from primary to secondary level
· Resources and supports available to professionals and schools
Date: Monday 1st December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Microsoft Teams
Young People’s Sexual Wellbeing training
Who is it for?
Teachers, youth workers, school nurses, and anyone working with young people who want to better support their sexual wellbeing.
What you will gain:
✅ Confidence in discussing sexual wellbeing with young people
✅ Up to date knowledge on key topics: online safety, relationships, LGBT+ inclusion, consent, pleasure, condoms & services
✅ Practical tools to promote healthy, respectful conversations
Venue: LAYC, Dunford House, 7 Boroughloch, Edinburgh, EH8 9NL
Times: 9.15 am – 3.45 pm
Dates:
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- Thursday 25th September *cancelled*
- Tuesday 4th November
- Tuesday 27th January
- Tuesday 19th May
This training is booked through our external partner agency LAYC. Bookings open at the beginning of each term, and you can book here.
Healthy Respect Services training (drop-in or kit bag approach)
We are currently reviewing the Healthy Respect Services training offer post an organisational review. If you are interested in providing a Healthy Respect service (either a drop-in or kit bag) please register your interest by clicking on the link below. Once we know what the training offer will be, we will get in touch.