Speakeasy is a parenting programme that supports parents to talk about sex, relationships, gender and safety with their children. The group supports parents with guidance on how you can make sure your children are well informed and confident when it comes to growing up, relationships and sexual health.
Who should apply?
Speakeasy Programme
Parents and carers of children of any age who would like support form trained facilitators to tackle the difficult and often confusing issues of growing up, sex and relationships.
Bitesize Sessions
The Bitesize Sessions provide information, resources and support to help parents/carers to confidently chat about these things at home.
What is Speakeasy?
Speakeasy is a parenting programme that supports parents to talk about sex, relationships, gender and safety with their children. The sessions support parents with guidance on how you can make sure your children are well informed and confident when it comes to growing up, relationships and sexual health. Most children and young people will grow up to have romantic or sexual relationships. Talking with your children as they grow can help them to be more informed and confident about themselves and their sexual health if and when they do start sexual activity. Evidence clearly states that children and young people want parents and carers to talk to them about sexual health and relationships, and help them with the skills and knowledge they need to grow up safely. Research also shows that kids who are better informed take less risks.
What can I expect from the programme?
Speakeasy Programme
Parents and carers take part in a group work programme where each session lasts 2 hours. They will also receive age-appropriate resources to encourage discussions in the home and put learning into practise. Courses are delivered in various locations. We cover lots of topics covering all age and stages of children and young people's development.
Bitesize Sessions
The topics our Bitesize Speakeasy sessions cover include:
- Culture
- What children need to know
- Answering questions and useful resources
- Boys and young men
- Keeping children safe
- The online world
- Puberty
- Contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Relationships, sexual health and parenthood in schools
- The adolescent brain and risk
- Young people and pornography
- Young people, relationships and technology
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Gender equality
- The law, consent and relationship
How to apply
You can apply for the sessions available by completing our Speakeasy 2026 application form.
Parents can apply individually or applications can be submitted by anyone who works with a child or family.
