From the academic year 2020-2021, all primary schools in England must teach Relationships and Health Education (RSHE) and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) for secondary pupils
There is no legal requirement for primary schools to teach Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) but the government recommends children learn about some key areas before they leave primary school
What is RSHE?
Relationships and Health Education
Builds on Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) which has been taught in primary schools for many years
Relationships element (DfE 2019):
What is RSHE?
By the end of primary school, children will have been taught content on:
• Families and people who care for me
• Caring friendships
• Respectful relationships
• Online relationships
• Being safe
What is the purpose of RSHE?
Teaching about respectful relationships
Embedding positive behaviours and attitudes of respect and equality
Impact on positive mental health, classroom behaviour, interpersonal relationships and outcomes
Beyond the classroom, improved self-esteem and enhanced physical health
Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing
By the end of primary school, children will have been taught content on:
• Mental wellbeing
• Internet safety and harms
• Physical health and fitness
• Healthy eating
• Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
• Health and prevention
• Basic first aid
The changing adolescent body
Marches Academy Trust Policy
The aims of RSHE at our Trust are in line with the Department of Education’s guidance to:
▪ Provide a framework in which sensitive and non-judgmental 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.
▪ Teach pupils how to respect their body, look after their body and provide a curriculum that embodies the spiritual, moral, social and cultural values we teach in each of our pupils.
▪ Provide accurate information about RSHE and dispel myths.
▪ Explore a range of attitudes towards sex and relationships education issues and to help students to reach their own informed views.
▪ Develop respect and care for others.
▪ Develop skills relevant to effective management of relationships and sexual situations.
Kapow Curriculum Resources
Kapow Curriculum Resources
Kapow Curriculum Resources
Kapow Curriculum Resources
Parental Engagement
The important lessons you teach your child about healthy relationships, looking after themselves and staying safe, are respected and valued under the RSHE curriculum.
Teaching at school will complement and reinforce the lessons you teach your child as they grow up.
Right to withdraw your child
You cannot withdraw your child from Relationships Education; it is statutory for all children.
The science curriculum includes content on human development, including reproduction. There is no right to withdraw your child from these lessons.
We have chosen to use lesson plans from Kapow Primary to teach RSHE. The Kapow Primary scheme of work includes two Year 6 lessons which parents have the opportunity to withdraw their children from:
Safety and the changing body
Lesson 5: Conception
Lesson 6: Pregnancy and birth
Next Steps
Access the planning documents and policy from our website for more information: RSE and PSHE curriculum
Our termly curriculum documents outline the PSHE and RSE being taught
Should you be a parent of a year 6 child and would like to consider withdrawing your child from Lesson 5: Conception and Lesson 6: Pregnancy and birth, please contact Mr HoltWilliams who will discuss your concerns with you.
