At Pentrebane Primary School we want to ensure that we provide our pupils with all the skills necessary for them to develop as healthy, confident individuals. As part of our core curriculum, Relationships and sexuality Education (RSE) plays a part in securing this ambition for all our learners.

What is RSE?

All children should have the right to access information that keeps them safe from harm. This includes learning about healthy and safe relationships (family, friends, society etc.), and keeping safe online and offline; raising concerns with adults where this is appropriate. RSE is designed to safeguard all our children, supporting them to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours that will assist in protecting them throughout their lives. The skills and knowledge that is taught to pupils is always developmentally appropriate to the age of the child being taught. RSE does not simply mean 'Sex Education', as can often be misunderstood, rather developing an understanding of what healthy relationships are and using this understanding to stay safe. Learning in RSE will also include recognising, understanding and speaking about all forms of discrimination, violence, abuse and neglect and to seek support and advice on a range of issues from trusted sources.

At Pentrebane Primary School, we use a purchased scheme to help us teach RSE in an age-appropriate and progressive way. Please see the attached documents for more information.