RSHE Curriculum
Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education
Our last consultation with parents/carers was held on Monday 20th May 2024.
As a part of the child’s educational experience at Griffin, we aim to promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive programme of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education that gives children and young people the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live healthy, safe, productive and fulfilled lives, both now and in the future.
The Department for Education announced changes to Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), following nationwide consultation. These changes came into effect from September 2020 and all schools were required to comply with the updated requirements. The statutory guidance can be found at:
The guidance centres on healthy relationships and keeping children safe in the modern world. It also covers a wide range of topics relating to physical and mental health, wellbeing, safeguarding and healthy relationships.
Learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up will give children and young people the information, skills and positive values to have safe, fulfilling relationships and help them take responsibility for their own well-being.
Consequently, from September 2020, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), along with Health Education, is statutory and forms part of the National Curriculum.
We have reviewed our RSE and health curriculum and policy so we can be sure our RSE and health provision is appropriate for our pupils based on their:
- Age
- Physical and emotional maturity
- Religious and cultural backgrounds
- Special educational needs and disabilities
To help you understand the curriculum requirements, we have uploaded the following information documents below, for you to read:
- An overview of the Jigsaw RSE programme of study
- A PowerPoint presentation for parents/carers
- Our proposed draft Policy for Relationships, Sex and Health Education