Relationship, Sex and Health Education

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced changes to Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) Curriculum. These new regulations will make Relationship Education compulsory. Primary schools can choose to teach sex education and it will not be compulsory, with the exception of any teaching that is part of the Science National curriculum.

These changes will come into effect from September 2020 and all schools will have to comply with the updated requirements.

In order to help parents and carers, the DfE has produced the attached guide. In addition, and attached, is the DfE expectations for what our pupils will be expected to know by the end of Year 6.

All teaching has to be age appropriate. We also need to ensure that our RSHE provision is appropriate based upon our pupil’s physical and emotional maturity, religious and cultural background and takes into account special education needs and/or disabilities.

Information for parents:

What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“We will look after you and help you.”

Pupil Voice

What is the best thing you have done in school?
“The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den.”

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What do you like about the teachers?
“They tell jokes and help us learn.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn.”

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What is your favourite subject and why? –
“Maths because I love numbers and adding.”

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What is your favourite subject and why?
“English because I love writing stories and poems.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I really enjoy playing for the school football team.”

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What do you like about the teachers?
“They make me feel safe.”

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What is your favourite subject and why?
“Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun.”

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What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall.”

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What do you like about the teachers?
“They are helpful and kind.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“Everything. I enjoy every single second of school.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing.”

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What is your favourite subject and why? –
“I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative.”

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What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Be yourself. It’s a great school and you’ll fit in.”

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What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun.”

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