Blog | 02 June 2026
Beyond Compliance: E6 Consent Training That Drives Lasting Change on Campus
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As universities across the UK prepare their consent training for the new academic year, many are focused on meeting regulatory requirements of condition E6 from the Office for Students, around harassment and sexual misconduct.
But effective E6 consent training should do more than demonstrate compliance. It also needs to include how we co-create safer, more respectful communities.
At Survivors’ Network, we’ve seen first-hand that meaningful and trauma-informed consent training doesn’t stop at policy awareness; it sparks conversations that continue long after the session ends, helping to create safer campus cultures.
Creating Consent and Safer Communities Training That Goes Beyond the Classroom
One of the most impactful outcomes of our university consent (and safer communities) training is its ability to generate meaningful, ongoing dialogue.
Participants consistently tell us that discussions started in our sessions extend into:
- Student accommodation and shared living spaces
- Friendships and peer relationships
- Lecture halls and university communities
This is critical. Consent education is not a one-off exercise or compliance requirement; it has to be an evolving depth of understanding that develops through conversation, reflection, and shared responsibility.
By delivering engaging and inclusive consent workshops, we equip students with the confidence to continue these conversations independently.
Sadly at my secondary school and in my family we didn't have a lot of conversations about consent and healthy relationships. This was the first time someone presented this topic to me so clearly without shame or fear. I think this training will really help people.
First year Physics student
Trauma-Informed Consent Training for Universities
At Survivors’ Network, our approach to consent training for higher education is rooted in trauma-informed practice. We think beyond the mechanics of consent, to healthy and enjoyable, mutually respectful relationships, and broadening this out to how we create safer communities.
With extensive expertise in supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse, we ensure every session is safe, sensitive, and impactful for all participants. We care about this topic, we exist in this topic. We aren’t your generic training provider!
Our trauma-informed approach means we:
- Prioritise emotional safety and participant choice
- Use inclusive, non-judgemental language
- Minimise the risk of re-traumatisation
- Provide clear signposting to specialist support services
We recognise that many students attending consent training sessions may have lived experience of harm. Our delivery reflects this reality, creating a space where participants can engage openly without fear.
Inclusive, Expert-Led Consent Education, that delves into co-creation of safer communities
Delivering effective sexual misconduct prevention training requires confidence and experience.
Our facilitators are skilled at navigating complex and sensitive discussions in a way that is:
- Open and inclusive
- Respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities
- Responsive to participant needs
- Encouraging of active dialogue
Crucially, they also understand the university setting well, and other arenas, such as the world of criminal justice.
Consent can be nuanced and, at times, uncomfortable to discuss. However, meaningful cultural change requires these conversations to happen in a supported, constructive environment, being able to roll which whatever questions or comments come out in, sometimes, a very large group setting.
As a survivor of sexual violence studying at university I was really interested to see how this session would approach this topic, but I was also pretty nervous about the feelings that might come up for me. The trainer [Helen] was so thoughtful and sensitive but also made me feel pretty empowered and informed. I am so glad I came!
First year Textile Design student
Meeting E6 Requirements – and Going Further
The E6 condition sets out clear expectations for universities to prevent and respond to harassment and sexual misconduct. While compliance is essential, it represents the baseline, not the end goal.
Our E6 consent training for universities goes further by:
- Encouraging active participation rather than passive learning
- Embedding values and behaviours, not just policies
- Promoting shared responsibility across student communities
- Driving long-term cultural change on campus
By focusing on impact, not just delivery, we help institutions move beyond compliance toward genuinely safer environments.
Partnering with Universities on E6 Consent Training
As institutions prepare for the academic year ahead, there is a clear opportunity to rethink what consent training in higher education can achieve.
When delivered effectively, it not only meets E6 regulatory requirements, but contributes to:
- Safer campus environments
- Stronger student communities
- Sustainable cultural change
At Survivors’ Network, we combine specialist expertise, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive delivery to create training that resonates and lasts.
We don’t just deliver sessions; we help start conversations that continue across campus.
The feedback from our session with Survivors' Network has been fantastic. The training went far beyond what we could have delivered in-house. Their unique expertise combines prevention, education, and frontline support experience, creating a truly impactful learning experience. We're now exploring making this training a permanent part of our induction programme!
Head of Student Services
Looking for E6 Consent Training That Goes Beyond Compliance?
If your university is planning E6 consent training, we’d welcome the opportunity to support you in delivering sessions that are impactful, inclusive, and grounded in real expertise.