Our RSE Curriculum

Aim

At Front Street Primary School our aim of RSE is to equip our pupils for life in the 21st Century and to develop positive, healthy relationships by;

• Providing a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place
• Helping pupils develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy
• Creating a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships
• Teaching pupils the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies
• Preparing pupils for puberty, and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene

Implementation

Teaching of RSE 

Our RSE curriculum is based on the Jigsaw programme we follow for PSHE and this has been adapted to meet the needs of our children in consultation with parents, staff and Governors.

If pupils ask questions outside the scope of this policy, teachers will respond in an appropriate manner so they are fully informed and don’t seek answers online.

Primary sex education is not compulsory in primary schools; at Front Street we define sex education as informing the children of the scientific facts on human reproduction and this will be taught in Y5 & Y6, focussing on how a baby is conceived and born. Puberty is taught as a statutory requirement of Health Education and covered by our Jigsaw ‘Changing Me’ puzzle and/or School Nurse in Y5 & Y6.

RSE – Impact

At Front Street we strive to enhance our children’s education, enabling our children to become positive, confident individuals who are equipped and ready to encounter 21st century life, knowing how to keep themselves healthy and safe, treat others with tolerance and understanding and maintain positive relationships within the diverse world we live in.

RSE – Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

PSHE and RSE education plays an important role for learners with SEND.  Pupils are given the opportunities to rehearse and embed practical skills and understanding they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives and enjoy safe and healthy relationships.

At Front Street, we believe that all children should be fully included in all aspects of learning; therefore, we teach PSHE and RSE to all children whatever their ability. PSHE lessons at Front Street provide an inclusive environment where learners have the opportunity to explore and reflect upon issues that affect them and can develop strategies and skills to manage real-life situations.  PSHE and RSE lessons are delivered in a way to meet the needs of all children, using a combination of teaching methods to ensure that all children are able to access learning and are engaged in the topic.  All children will be supported to access age appropriate content in PSHE AND RSE through support within the class, teaching strategies and resources such as visuals and symbols.  We adapt the curriculum content and resource appropriately, to enable all children to make progress in PSHE and RSE. Teachers take children’s EHCP’s and Learning Plans into consideration when planning PSHE and RSE lessons and make any adaptations they feel necessary to ensure that all children achieve.  We work in compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 to ensure our curriculum is accessible for pupils with SEND.

If you have any further questions, related to RSE, here at Front Street, please contact the school office who will be happy to help.

PHSE Documents

PHSE Documents	Download
PSHE National Curriculum	Download
PSHE curriculum overview	Download
PSHE in Early Years (1)	Download
RRSA LOGO	Download

PHSE Policy

PHSE Policies & Documents	Download
PHSE Policy	Download