RSHE

Relationships, sex and health education is learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, sex, human sexuality and sexual, physical and mental health.

Intent

At Broadfield, we aim to give our students the opportunity to learn about themselves, their changing bodies through puberty, how to keep themselves safe, about different relationships we develop online and offline as we grow older, the pleasure of consensual physical contact, and overcome the confusion over public and private or safe and unsafe touch.

Implementation

For many of our learners, healthy relationships, body changes, naming body parts and keeping safe is a priority. To promote the safety of our learners, we aim to support them to communicate effectively. We teach RSHE at a level that is appropriate to the needs, learning styles and level of maturity of the students. The curriculum is planned and delivered around the government guidelines for each Key Stage. The curriculum is designed by the subject lead for all class teachers to follow and plan their lessons based around the pupil’s level of understanding.

Over the course of the year, students will cover the following topics.

Autumn 1 Relationships – Family and Friends

Autumn 2 Relationships – Intimate and Sexual

Spring 1 Online Relationships, Media and Body Image

Spring 2 Physical Health and Fitness

Summer 1 Health, Prevention and First Aid

Summer 2 Being Safe, Changing Bodies, Sexual Orientation

Impact

RSHE is monitored and assessed using Bsquared. Teachers will make judgements around a student’s progress, through their written work and contribution to class discussions. Students are encouraged to share their thought and questions. RSHE lessons are promoted as an opportunity for students to discuss any concerns or clear any confusion they may have, so that they can be confident and knowledgeable when talking about sex and relationships.