RSHE at The Redway
RSHE is learning about emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, sex, human sexuality and sexual health.
RSE develops the qualities and the attributes the pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.
Through lessons carefully designed around learners’ developmental levels, pupils receive information, knowledge and positive values to have safe, fulfilling relationships, to enjoy their sexuality and to take responsibility for their sexual health and well-being.
Relationships Education (statutory in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) builds positive foundations for healthy and safe relationships of all kinds, starting with family and friends, how to be kind, and exploring online friendships.
In Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, Relationships and Sexual Education will – as appropriate – include learning about respectful relationships, contraception and parenthood, understanding consent, staying safe online, recognizing abusive behaviours, and healthy intimate and sexual relationships.
The RSE curriculum at The Redway School follows the Government’s Statutory Guidance, with Relationship Education being taught in Primary Education (Key Stage1 and 2) and Relationship and Sex Education in Secondary (Key Stage 3 and 4) and for post-16 students (KS5).
It follows the same areas of learning as stated in the National Curriculum, interpreted and adapted to ensure appropriate accessibility for all pupils, responding to a wide range of needs and abilities. The learning content is carefully chosen and presented to meet the specific needs of the individual pupils at different developmental stages.
Pre-Formal learners have a variety of practical opportunities to encounter and develop an awareness of self in relation to other people (family, friends, staff etc), responding and recognising some ways of keeping safe (like asking for help). Awareness of consent (being allowed time for the pupils to indicate they are ready/aware of what is happening) and recognising/requesting help are just a few of the main learning areas in the Pre-Formal Pathway.
The Semi-Formal and the Formal pathways continue to build on the knowledge, at progressively deeper levels according to development, preparing pupils for their future lives.