Relationships & Sex Education (RSE)
As a part of your child’s educational experience, we aim to promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive taught programme of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education that gives children and young people the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live healthy, safe, productive and fulfilled lives, both now and in the future.
As you may already be aware, following nationwide consultation, all schools are required to comply with the statutory guidance which can be found at:
The guidance focuses on healthy relationships and keeping children safe in the modern world. It also covers a wide range of topics relating to physical and mental health, wellbeing, safeguarding and healthy relationships.
Learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up will give children and young people the information, skills and positive values to have safe, fulfilling relationships and help them take responsibility for their own well-being.
Consequently, from September 2020, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), along with Health Education, is statutory and forms part of the National Curriculum.
We have reviewed our RSE to ensure our provision is appropriate for our pupils based on their:
Parents were consulted with when the new legislation was introduced and their views taken into account in developing our policy and curriculum but remaining compliant with the DFE guidance. The right to withdraw children from some lessons is explained within the policy.