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 and is an important part of our Personal development and well being offer.
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 will emphasise the importance of relationships and keeping safe (including online safety). Biological aspects of RHE will be taught as part of the Science and RHE 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
Progression of skills
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 on the link below.
RSHE-Policy-2025-2026
Resources
We will the ‘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
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