RSHE: Why we must teach about age gap relationships
Abstract
The updated RSHE guidance requires schools to teach about ‘power dynamics’ and this must cover how age differences and power imbalances affect young people's consent – and the implications for child abuse. Rhys Turner-Moore explains
Fields of Study & Subjects
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
Gender
Sexuality
and Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of family & child health.
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 41–42
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN