PSHE & RSE

Overview:​

Our RSE curriculum aims to enable all learners, including those with complex SEND, to develop the knowledge, skills and values to be safe and well in childhood and in adult life. This includes learning correct anatomical terminology for their body parts, respectful relationships, consent, and how to get help where necessary. It is taught within a spiral, carefully sequenced programme that is age and developmentally stage appropriate. We believe all young people should have access to a comprehensive, thought-provoking learning which focusses on safety, trust, respect and body autonomy. 

 

Our RSE curriculum intends to: 

• Provide a safe framework for learning about sensitive topics, including relationships, puberty, consent and growing into adulthood.

• Prepare young people for puberty and give them knowledge about sexual development, intimate relationships and safety.

• Promote self‑respect, body confidence, empathy, and understanding of healthy relationships. 

• Ensure all young people understand respect, dignity and equality, including LGBT+ inclusion and family diversity and protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.

• Equip young people to navigate online and offline risks, including harmful content and misogynistic attitudes.

  

  

Legal and Statutory Framework:

Our RSE curriculum follows the Relationships and Sex education (RSE) and health education statutory guidance set out by the DfE (September 2026) and associated sections on curriculum content, equality, teaching about the law and openness with parents. We are legally required to deliver Relationships and Sex education to all secondary age young people along with Health education.