An emerging network

Raising the standard for sexual health education.

SRHE is a developing network working towards measurable, evidence-informed standards for sexual and reproductive health (RSE) education in 16+ settings across England — and building a community of academics to help make them stick.

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Why standards matter

The gap we're working to close

Young people in England aged 15–24 carry a disproportionate burden of STIs, yet there is no single measurable standard for how RSE is delivered once compulsory schooling ends.

71,802
Gonorrhoea diagnoses in England in 2024 — highest rates concentrated in 15–24 year olds
UKHSA STI data, 2024
16+
Education settings have no statutory RSE framework after compulsory schooling — provision depends almost entirely on individual institutions
DfE guidance analysis
No standard
No measurable, nationally recognised standard currently exists for RSE quality or delivery in post-16 settings in England
SRHE analysis

What we're building

How SRHE works

SRHE is developing from the ground up — a standards framework, a guidance resource, and a network of academics who have a say in how both evolve.

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Measurable standards

A practical, evidence-based standards framework for RSE delivery in 16+ settings — built to be usable, not just aspirational.

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Practical guidance

Clear, up-to-date guidance on content, delivery, and inclusion for academics working in post-16 RSE.

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An open network

Free membership for anyone working or studying in this space — no gatekeeping, just connection and shared resources.

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Member-shaped

The standards, the guidance, and the direction of SRHE are shaped by the people in the network — not handed down from above.

Membership

Join the network

SRHE membership is open and free. If you want to do more to support the network's development, Supporting membership is how you do that.

For individuals

Network Member

Free always

For individuals — anyone working, studying, or with an interest in sexual and reproductive health education.

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For institutions

Institutional Membership

Paid voluntary contribution

For institutions and organisations — colleges, universities, and other bodies who want to actively support the development of SRHE's standards and resources.

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Help build something that matters

SRHE is at an early stage. We're looking for academics, educators, and students who want to help shape what evidence-informed RSE standards could actually look like in practice.

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