PSHE AND RELATIONSHIP & SEX EDUCATION
PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (PSHE)
PSHE is taught to all students in Years 7-11 and our curriculum follows government guidance on the subject. We teach Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) as part of our broader PSHE curriculum which allows us to deliver the statutory topics in a holistic way.
We are currently consulting on an updated Relationships & Sex Education policy – see the details on this page
Details of the curriculum for teaching PSHE and RSE in Key stage 3 and Key stage 4 are available in the subject Curriculum Maps available on CosX here
We cover the same three topics every year, building on previous knowledge and introducing new age-appropriate material.
| Term 1: Relationships | Students learn about the variety of human relationships, and how to maintain healthy relationships with others both online and in person. This incorporates Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), delivered in an age-appropriate way. |
| Term 2: Health | Students learn how to look after their own physical and mental health, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We consider the UK law on drugs and alcohol, and how to make sensible, informed lifestyle choices. |
| Term 3: The Wider World | Students learn about finance, work, and their rights and responsibilities as a citizen. This includes careers advice, and practical information such as writing a CV and opening a bank account. We also consider the moral aspect of being a global citizen, and we look at British Values. |
Right to withdraw: Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the Sex Education elements of our RSE curriculum. Please note that this right does not apply to Relationships or Health Education, which are statutory for all students. If you are considering withdrawing your child, we would encourage you to contact Ms Kaye or Mr Aldridge so you can discuss the curriculum content together, address any questions you may have, and find the best way forward.
You can view the DfE Statutory RSE Guidance on GOV.UK
