Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
RSE will be taught to all year groups as a compulsory subject. It will cover the following areas:
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Attitudes and values: learning the importance of values and individual conscience and moral considerations; learning the value of family life, marriage, and stable and loving relationships for the nurture of positive relationships.
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Personal and social skills: learning to manage emotions and relationships confidently and sensitively; developing self-respect and empathy for others; learning to make choices based on an understanding of difference and with an absence of prejudice; developing an appreciation of the consequences of choices made; managing conflict; and learning how to recognise and avoid exploitation and abuse.
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Knowledge and understanding: learning and understanding physical development at appropriate stages; understanding human sexuality, reproduction, sexual health, emotions and relationships; learning about contraception and the range of local and national sexual health advice, contraception and support services; learning the reasons for delaying sexual activity, and the benefits to be gained from such delay; and the avoidance of unplanned pregnancy.
RSE will be taught as a discrete subject and as part of the PSHE and Personal development curriculum. Parents will be invited to a consultation evening to learn about how it will be taught and ask questions.
Please see the link to our Relationships and Sex Education Policy
