SRE is a fundamental aspect of the Curriculum in promoting good mental health, self esteem and safety.
Lessons build on knowledge from previous years and are taught in a sensitive and age appropriate way using quality assured resources. We always start with what pupils know and are guided by regular advice and updates from the Government on subject delivery.
Topics covered by all year groups include the protected characteristics , consent , healthy and unhealthy relationships and how and where to seek support.
Themes for each year group are
- Year 7 Bullying /peer pressure
- Year 8 Friendships / Family
- Year 9 Equality and respecting difference
- Year 10 Sex and Relationships
- Year 11 Relationships and Independent living
Right of Withdrawal from Sex Education
Following Government Guidelines Parents are not able to withdraw their child from any aspect of Relationships education or Health education. Parents are able to withdraw their child from any or all aspects of Sex education, other than those which are part of the science curriculum, up to and until three terms before the age of 16.
Please contact Head of Thriving Curriculum Mr John Reynolds to discuss further.
Where students are withdrawn from sex education the School will ensure that the pupil receives appropriate, purposeful education during the period of withdrawal.