Research - Seeking PHSE leads/Heads of Years (secondary school)

[Emss]

I’m currently conducting exploratory research into menstrual health education in UK secondary schools and would really value the insight of PSHE leads, Heads of Year, or pastoral staff. 

 

The research aims to understand:

 

• How the menstrual cycle is currently taught within the RSHE framework
• Where schools feel confident — and where there may be gaps
• Whether students are taught and  asking questions around the full menstrual cycle, symptoms, wellbeing and conditions such as PMS/PMDD or endometriosis
• How schools support students in feeling empowered to understand their bodies and seek help appropriately
• Whether education around nutrition, lifestyle, and menstrual wellbeing is currently addressed

 

The long-term goal is to explore whether there is a need for additional, age-appropriate, medically informed support on the menstrual cycle. 

I’m not selling a programme and there is no obligation beyond a 30 minute informal chat online (Unpaid). All conversations will be confidential and used only to inform the research.

If you work in a UK secondary school and would be willing to share your perspective, I would be extremely grateful to hear from you.

Please comment below or email me [email protected]

Thank you for the vital work you do.

Best wishes,

Emma 

 

 

 

Edited December 17, 2025 by Emss
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