RSHE
Great Massingham & Harpley Church of England Primary Schools Federation
Relationships Education, Sex Education and Health Education Policy
September 2020
—————————————————————————
The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019, make Relationships Education compulsory in all primary schools from September 2021. This draft policy sets out how the Federation intends to approach the subject and has been drawn up following the guidance issued by the Department of Education. All parents/guardians will receive a copy of this draft policy before it is adopted by the Governing Body in order to allow time for feedback in accordance with consultation guidelines. Thereafter the adopted policy will be available to view on both school websites or available on request from the school offices.
Relationships Education will have some overlap with the existing PSHE (Personal, Social & Health Education) curriculum but the plan is to update this for the 21st century and make it compulsory in all schools. Although parents or guardians cannot withdraw a child from Relationships Education, the federation will listen to their views and take a balanced and considered approach. In Primary schools, parents or guardians continue to have the right to request the withdrawal of a child from the separate topic of Sex Education.
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) programmes will be developed by the appointed PSHE Co-ordinator and will be taught in a way which reflects the wider ethos, values and principles of Great Massingham & Harpley Church of England Primary Schools Federation.
The Federation is committed to Equal Opportunities and will aim to respond to the diversity of children’s cultures, faiths and family backgrounds. We recognize the importance of making the necessary adjustments to ensure that the curriculum is accessible to pupils with Special Educational Needs and other vulnerable groups.
In Primary schools, Relationships Education will cover topics such as:
Families and Marriage (including same-sex marriage)
Friendships
Relationships
Respecting Difference
Online Relationships & Internet Safety
Being Safe
Mental Wellbeing
The Benefits of Exercise and Healthy Diet