PSHE & RSE
Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education – What’s it all about?
PSHE is about children discovering ways of becoming healthier, more independent, and more responsible members of society.
The subject matter helps encourage children to recognise and articulate their feelings, not only that; we want our young people to manage these feelings in a positive way, to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people.
PSHE will help children feel more positive about themselves, pupils will be better prepared to understand and manage risk and be more responsible for themselves.
PSHE is non-statutory, however, it links with many aspects of the National Curriculum and gives a broader and deeper understanding of some aspects that we, as a school feel are important. More information can be found on the governments website and more here.
Relationship and Sex Education – What’s it all about?
RSE is compulsory in all primary schools. All primary schools are required to teach children about relationships and health. Sex education is not compulsory in primary school however, as you will see from our policy, much overlaps with the statutiory science curriculum.
Our RSE curriculum is age appropriate and sensitive to the needs and religious backgrounds of individuals. The policy was drafted in consultation with parents and governors.
It has been added to the curriculum to reflect modern times and is designed to allow children the best opportunity to grow up healthy and safe. It also prepares all children for successful adult lives and empowers children giving them the ability to make informed decisions about their own health and relationships with others.
More information can be found by on the government’s website.