Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)
At St Paul’s CofE Primary School, Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) helps children develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to stay safe, healthy and build positive relationships throughout their lives. Our RSHE curriculum reflects our Christian vision and values, supporting children to become respectful, responsible and confident individuals who can thrive both now and in the future.
Statutory Requirements
RSHE is delivered in line with Department for Education guidance. In primary schools:
Relationships Education is statutory.
Health Education is statutory.
Sex Education is not statutory, although schools may choose to teach age-appropriate aspects of sex education.
Parents cannot withdraw their child from Relationships Education or Health Education. However, they may request withdrawal from any non-statutory Sex Education lessons delivered by the school.
What Children Learn Through our RSHE Curriculum:
Relationships Education | Health Education | Sex Education (where taught) | RSHE is taught through our wider PSHE curriculum. Lessons are: |
-Families and caring relationships -Friendships and respect for others -Online safety and digital relationships -Recognising and reporting concerns | -Physical and mental wellbeing -Healthy lifestyles, including diet, exercise and sleep -Personal hygiene and basic first aid -Understanding and managing emotions
| -Human growth and development -Puberty and changing bodies -Preparing for the transition to secondary school
| -Age-appropriate and carefully planned -Sensitive to the needs of all pupils –Class teacher delivery -Rooted in our Christian values and school ethos -Designed to promote wellbeing, respect, responsibility and personal safety |
Learning is supported through discussion, stories, practical activities and reflection, enabling children to develop knowledge, confidence and resilience.