Our RSHE policy outlines our commitment to teaching young people about these important aspects of life and includes an overview of the content which is taught within school. We also have a governor responsible for overseeing RSE and the school council who play a vital role in shaping and developing the RSE curriculum.
What do students learn about?
The overall aims of our PSHE and RSHE programme are to support the personal development of our young people, ensuring that when they leave us, they are ready to play a full part in society and are able to safeguard themselves and others when not with an adult.
We give young people the information they need to help them make informed and ethical decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships. Our curriculum prepares students for the opportunities of adult life whilst promoting pupils’ moral, social, cultural, mental and physical development. Our aim is to support our students to recognise and cultivate positive character traits such as resilience, self-worth, self-respect, honesty, integrity, courage, kindness and trustworthiness. Throughout our curriculum, students will be taught the relevant legislation whenever applicable.
The RSHE curriculum provides clear progression from what is taught in primary in Relationships Education. Content builds on the foundations of RE, Science and Physical Education and extends beyond this to include intimate relationships in an age-appropriate manner. Alongside this, students will also be taught about family relationships, friendships and other kinds of relationships that are an equally important part of becoming a successful and happy adult.
Parents/carers have the right to request that their child be withdrawn from some or all of sex education delivered as part of statutory RSE.