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Intent and Aims

The aims of relationships and sex education (RSE) at our school are to:
Provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place

  • Prepare pupils for puberty, and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene
  • Help pupils develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy
  • Create a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships
  • Teach pupils the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies

 

Delivery of RSE


RSE is taught within the personal, social, health and education (PSHE) curriculum. Biological aspects of RSE are taught within the science curriculum, and other aspects are included in religious education (RE).
Pupils also receive stand-alone sex education sessions delivered by a trained health professional.
Across all Key Stages, pupils will be supported with developing the following skills:


• Communication, including how to manage changing relationships and emotions
• Recognising and assessing potential risks
• Assertiveness
• Seeking help and support when required
• Informed decision-making
• Self-respect and empathy for others
• Recognising and maximising a healthy lifestyle
• Managing conflict
• Discussion and group work

Relationships and Sex Education

Parent Consultation 2024

 

We consult parents on the RSE policy and documents on an annual basis in September. This includes reviewing the progression and subject overview documents held within the PSHE web page. The letter and documents below were available for parents to review with a Microsoft Form for consultation responses held within the consultation letter attached. The consultation information was sent out by letter and  signposted within the school newsletter. 

 

The consultation closed on September 27th 2024

 

in 2024, the school received six responses to the policy consultation as follows: 

'I'm pleased that children are taught about puberty in good time. I thought FGM (on the year 5/6 curriculum) might be a hard topic to tackle but am sure this is carried out sensitively.'

'I am happy with my child to learn in this program as I’ve noticed that they will learn only about the changes that occur according with their age'

'No comment'

'I have no questions. I agree with the teaching program.'

'We fully support the teaching of these important topics. I commented last year on the description of the lesson on FGM not mentioning girls specifically, instead mentioning 'all' and 'someone'. For this sex-specific issue I think it is vital that the language used is clear. I would like to take up the offer to view the material being taught.'

'Can you confirm that the topic of gender is covered in accord with the accepted scientific view that there are 2 and only 2 sexes, everyone is one or the other and it is not possible to change between them, and that "no-one is 'born in the wrong body'", as stated in the government guidelines'

As a result of these responses the year group planning documents for the Christopher Winters Project are included with the overview below to enable further transparency of the teaching included. A link has also been provided to the government guidance for the teaching of RSE which the school and the Christopher Winters Project resources adhere to.  The policy has been reviewed again and will be ratified by the School Governing Board on 26th November 2024. 

RSE Consultation Letter 2024

RSE additional lessons overview for years 5 & 6 Pupils

RSE Parent Information Leaflet

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