Relationships and Health Education (RHE) includes Relationships Education, Relationships & Sex Education and Health Education. RHSE is taught within the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) curriculum.
RHSE involves a combination of sharing information, and exploring issues and values. The purpose of these subjects is to support all young people to be happy, healthy and safe – to equip them for adult life and to have respect for themselves and for each other.
We emphasise the importance of relationships and keeping safe (including online safety). Biological aspects of RHSE is taught as part of the Science and RHSE curriculum.
Relationships education focuses on teaching the fundamental building blocks and characteristics of positive relationships including:
- Families and people who care for me
- Caring friendships
- Respectful relationships
- Online relationships
- Being safe
Our Vision
Through RHSE, our children will:
- be able to take part in sensitive discussions and learn the importance of talking,
- be prepared for the changes that come with growing up including puberty, and gain an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene,
- develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy,
- contribute to a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships,
- learn the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies.
Our progression document
PSHE progression 2025 – 26
Meet our Subject Leader
Deputy Headteacher Miss Harris leads Relationships & Health across school.
Parent Consultation
We would like to consult with parents/carers when developing and reviewing our policy for Relationship and Health Education, which will inform decisions on when and how certain content is covered.
Effective engagement gives the space and time for parent/carers to input, ask questions, share concerns and for the school to decide the way forward. We will listen to your views, and then make a reasonable decision on how best to proceed.
You can find further details about the introduction of compulsory Relationships and Health Education, as well as answers to many other frequently asked questions, on the Government website.
You can read our current Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) policy by clicking HERE
You can complete the Parent Consultation Survey HERE:
Please note the survey is available to complete at any point in the year – responses will be reviewed periodically by the PSHE Lead, and considered when the policy is reviewed each year.
Thank you very much for your time and helping support the school.
Other Resources
In school, we use NSPCC ‘PANTS Underwear Rule’ resources to teach children that their body belongs to them, they have a right to say no, and that they should tell an adult if they’re upset or worried or made to feel uncomfortable.
Please see NSPCC guides below:
NSPCC PANTS guide for Parents
NSPCC PANTS guide for Children
NSPCC PANTS guide for Children with Autism
NCPCC Healthy Relationships
Please see the Department for Education documents below:
Department for Education Guide for Parents
Department for Education Information
Please see the Shropshire Council Information documents below:
RSE Primary Schools Guide for Parents
RSE Leaflet