Valley View Parent consultation for the teaching and learning of PSHE/RSE from September 2020
What is PSHE?
Personal
Social
Health
Economic
PSHE Statutory Information
Under the Children & Social Work Act (2017) schools are now required to teach relationships and health education in Primary setting. This was made compulsory in all primary school settings from September 2020.
Parents will not be able to withdraw their children from any aspect of Relationships Education or Health Education (which includes learning about the changing adolescent body and puberty).
Parents will be able to withdraw their children from any aspects of Sex Education other than those which are part of the science curriculum. (Note that sex education will not be statutory in primary schools, however the new statutory guidance makes clear that schools should still provide a programme of age appropriate sex education).
Why PSHE matters?
Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education. All schools should teach PSHE, drawing on good practice, and this expectation is outlined in the National Curriculum.
DfE Gov.uk
PSHE education gives pupils the knowledge, skills, and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe and to prepare them for life and work in modern Britain.
PSHE Association
Why is PSHE Education
important to Pupils?
PSHE education helps pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. From making responsible decisions about alcohol to succeeding in their first job, PSHE education helps pupils to manage many of the most critical opportunities, challenges and responsibilities they will face growing up.
PSHE Association
Why is PSHE Education
important to Schools?
Under the Children & Social Work Act (2017) schools are now required to teach relationships and health education in the primary setting. This will be compulsory in all primary school settings from September 2020. The Education Act 2002 requires all schools to teach a curriculum that is "broadly based, balanced and meets the needs of pupils". Schools must "promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society, and prepare pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life" while having a duty to keep pupils safe.
A growing body of research shows that pupils who are emotionally healthy do better at school. PSHE education helps children and young people to achieve their potential by supporting their wellbeing and tackling issues that can affect their ability to learn, such as anxiety and unhealthy relationships. PSHE education also helps pupils to develop skills and aptitudes - like teamwork, communication, and resilience - that are crucial to navigating the challenges and opportunities of the modern world, and are increasingly valued by employers.
PSHE Association
Why is PSHE Education
important to Parents?
An overwhelming majority of parents support the view that schools should prepare children for life and work, not just for exams. 90% of parents say that all schools should teach PSHE education according to 2015 YouGov polling commissioned by the PSHE Association and the subject is supported by leading parent bodies including Mumsnet, PTA UK and the National Governors Association.
We believe that parents welcome a partnership between home and schools which supports their children’s personal and social development, and help deal with issues of increasing complexity such as those related to mental health and staying safe, both online and offline.
PSHE Association
What will children learn?
Relationships - By the end of primary school, pupils will have been taught content on:
• families and people who care for me
• caring friendships
• respectful relationships
• online relationships
• being safe
Health- By the end of primary school, pupils
will have been taught content on:
• mental wellbeing
• internet safety and harms
• physical health and fitness
• healthy eating
• facts and risks associated with drugs,
alcohol and tobacco
• health and prevention
• basic first aid
• changing adolescent body
Key Issues: Topics will be tailored to the needs of children in school, the community and local area. This will ensure that children are well prepared for life beyond school.
What will children learn?
S: safety C: caring A: achievement R: resilience F: friendship
In school we follow the SCARF scheme of work which is tailored to meet the needs of our children. It is a spiral curriculum where year groups 1-6 follow these themed units:
What will children learn?
Elements of the growing and changing unit
KS1 | KS2 |
Children are taught the correct terminology for their genitalia from Year 1 onwards. They are taught the difference between girl and boy bodies and that private parts should remain private. See vocabulary checklist on the school website for specific year groups. | Year 3 – what is puberty? Year 4 – Introduction to the physical changes for boys and girls during puberty including menstrual cycle. Year 5/6 – Puberty talk (school nurse visit) See vocabulary checklist on the school website for specific year groups. |
Can I withdraw my child from RSE?
You cannot withdraw your child from Relationships Education because it is important that all children receive this content, covering topics such as friendships and how to stay safe.
The science curriculum in all maintained schools also includes content on human development, including reproduction, which there is no right to withdraw from.
Relationship Education,
Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education
Mosaic Federation School PSHE Policy
A copy of our school policy can be found on our school website.
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