In September 2020, all schools will be required to follow the statutory guidance for Relationships Education, Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE) and Health Education. The intention of the guidance is to support schools to deliver compulsory Relationships and Sex Education in an age appropriate and developmentally appropriate way.

In our school, we will deliver RHE – Relationships and Health Education.

The focus of our curriculum will be ensuring children are taught about respect and making positive choices with regards to all aspects of relationships and health. We believe this is crucial in preparing them for the next stage of their lives and education and will support them in making a positive contribution to society and their community.

We want the children in our school:

• To feel safe
• To be kind
• To be proud of their identity
• To be heard and be able to share their experiences and knowledge demonstrating good levels of understanding
• To have the freedom to ask questions
• To be knowledgeable and have a clear understanding of diversity
• To feel respected and be able to show respect to others
• To be prepared for life and the challenges of living in Modern Britain
• To be able to celebrate and understand differences

We want the adults in our school:

• To feel safe and supported
• To be positive role models for children and young people
• To be able to answer questions confidently
• To be confident discussing issues around RHE/RSE
• To ask questions
• To use a universal language within school and the Local Authority in order to ensure consistency of information to all
• To access training
• To have access to high quality resources to support the delivery of RHE

We want our school community:

To trust the school and understand our common goal is to prepare children and young people for the next stage of their life and education

• To be confident discussing issues raised by RHE
• To ask questions
• To be positive role models for children and young people
• To be proud of the identities represented in our school
• To engage in open conversations
• To be knowledgeable and confident to support children and young people
• To acknowledge that we are all different and we are all equal
• To share good news stories
• To celebrate equality and diversity through active engagement in community events