Menstrual Health Education for Schools & Corporations
Nature’s Cycle delivers interactive, evidence-informed menstrual health education for schools and corporations, helping young people and employees build the knowledge, confidence and language to better understand menstrual and reproductive health.
Why Menstrual Health Literacy Matters?
Menstrual health is far more than a period issue—it can directly affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, confidence, presence, acquisition and performance at work and for students in schools. Yet stigma, misinformation and limited education can leave both young people and employees struggling in silence, unsure of what is normal or when to seek support.
Effective menstrual health education gives people the knowledge and language to understand their bodies, manage symptoms and recognise potential warning signs linked to concerns such as heavy bleeding, severe period pain, endometriosis, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), previously called PCOS and perimenopause.
For schools, this can strengthen wellbeing, inclusion, confidence and engagement in learning. For corporations, it can support attendance, productivity, staff retention and a healthier workplace culture, while equipping managers and HR teams to respond with greater understanding.
Nature’s Cycle® helps schools and corporations move beyond basic period education to build informed, supportive environments where menstrual health is understood, conversations are normalised and people feel empowered to seek help when they need it.
What We Cover
THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
• How the menstrual cycle works
• The four phases and their purpose
• Hormones and their role
• What is typical and what may require support
COMMON SYMPTOMS AND CONDITIONS
• Period pain, PMS and mood changes
• Heavy or irregular bleeding
• Endometriosis and PCOS
• Perimenopause and menopause
LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING
• Nutrition, hydration and energy
• Sleep and stress management
• Movement and menstrual wellbeing
• Supporting long-term reproductive health
BREAKING THE STIGMA
• Challenging myths and misconceptions
• Building confidence and body awareness
• Encouraging respectful, inclusive conversations
• Helping everyone understand menstrual health—not only those who menstruate
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
• Understanding fertility and reproductive wellbeing
• How lifestyle can influence reproductive health
• Recognising menstrual and gynaecological concerns
WHEN AND HOW TO SEEK SUPPORT
• Recognising potential warning signs
• Understanding where support is available
• Knowing when to speak to a healthcare professional
• Building confidence to advocate for personal health
WORKPLACE AWARENESS
• Helping managers and HR teams respond appropriately
• Supporting employees experiencing menstrual-health challenges
• Creating more informed, inclusive and supportive workplace cultures
School Workshop Options
Interactive Workshop
60 minutes | Up to 30 students
A highly interactive workshop incorporating activities, discussion and a question-and-answer session.
Extended Interactive Workshop
90 minutes | Up to 60 students
An in-depth session incorporating team-based activities, case studies, discussion and a question-and-answer session.
A minimum of two school staff must remain present throughout larger-group sessions to support behaviour, safeguarding and student needs.
Half-Day Programme
2.5–3 hours | One year group/cohort
A more comprehensive session incorporating workshops, activities and reflection.
Full-Day Programme
5–6 hours | One year group/cohort
A detailed and engaging programme combining workshops, activities, discussion and wellbeing sessions.
Staff CPD
Interactive CPD
90 minutes
Interactive training, essential menstrual-health knowledge using discussion and case studies to address stigma, warning signs and practical student support.
INSET Half-Day
2.5–3 hours
In-depth training covering menstrual health, safeguarding, inclusion, curriculum links and whole-school practice.
Ready to Support Menstrual Health in Your School?
Corporate Menstrual Health & Wellbeing Options
Nature’s Cycle® delivers engaging, evidence-informed sessions that help organisations improve menstrual-health awareness, employee wellbeing and workplace inclusion.
Lunch-and-Learn Session
45–60 minutes
An accessible introduction to menstrual health, common symptoms and practical wellbeing strategies, with an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Interactive Workplace Workshop
90 minutes
An engaging session using discussion, case studies and practical activities to challenge stigma, increase understanding and promote a more supportive workplace culture.
Half-Day Workplace Wellbeing Programme
2.5–3 hours
An in-depth programme covering menstrual health, reproductive wellbeing, common conditions, perimenopause and practical approaches to supporting employees.
Manager and HR Briefing
60 minutes
Focused guidance to help managers and HR teams respond sensitively, communicate confidently and develop appropriate workplace support.
Ready to Support Menstrual Health in Your Organisation?
Who is it for?
Designed for Schools and Workplaces
Schools
Sessions are suitable for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form. Content is adapted to students’ age, stage and learning needs and can complement existing PSHE, RSHE and health-education provision.
Inclusive Education for Girls and Boys
Menstrual health education benefits all students. It helps girls develop greater knowledge and confidence around their health, while helping boys build understanding, empathy and respect. This supports a more informed and inclusive school culture.
Corporations and Organisations
Workplace sessions are designed for employees, managers and HR teams. They help organisations improve menstrual-health awareness, reduce stigma and create a more understanding and supportive working environment.
Why Choose Nature's Cycle®?
Nature’s Cycle® combines professional educational experience with specialist menstrual and reproductive-health knowledge to deliver engaging, relevant and supportive sessions.
✓ Led by a qualified teacher with 17 years’ experience
✓ Trained Nurse and Menstrual Health Educator
✓ Evidence-informed and age-appropriate content
✓ Designed to complement PSHE, RSHE and health-education provision
✓ Understanding of safeguarding, behaviour and diverse learning needs
✓ Interactive sessions adapted for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form
✓ Inclusive education suitable for girls and boys
✓ Workplace sessions designed for employees, managers and HR teams
✓ Practical guidance that builds confidence, health literacy and self-advocacy
Supporting Statutory RSHE and Health Education
Nature’s Cycle® workshops are designed to complement schools’ statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education provision.
The revised Department for Education guidance, which came into effect on 1 September 2026, includes teaching about menstrual and gynaecological health, average periods, premenstrual syndrome, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, reproductive health, fertility, menopause and when to seek professional support.
Our evidence-informed sessions help schools approach these subjects in an age-appropriate, engaging and supportive way while building students’ knowledge, confidence and health literacy.
What Students Say
“I left the workshop wondering, ‘Why isn’t this taught in every school?’ I learned so much that I had never been taught before and, for the first time, I truly understood how my menstrual cycle works.”
Sixth Form Student
Bring Menstrual Health Education to Your Schools or Workplace
Whether you are planning student workshops, staff CPD or workplace wellbeing sessions, Nature’s Cycle® can develop an engaging programme suited to your organisation’s needs