Personal Development
What is Relationships, Sex and Health Education?
Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) is learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, sex, human sexuality and sexual health. Some aspects are taught in Biology at both Key Stage 3 and 4, and others are taught as part of the Personal Development (PD) Curriculum and form part of our Personal Development Days which are held five times during the academic year.
A comprehensive programme of RSHE provides accurate information about the body, reproduction, sex, and sexual health. It also gives children and young people essential skills for building positive, enjoyable, respectful and non-exploitative relationships and staying safe both on and offline.
All students within the school have equal access to RSHE. Topics are revisited to allow provision for previous absence and different levels of understanding and maturity. The programme allows teachers to adapt materials and approaches to suit students of different learning abilities.
Why is it important?
RSHE at Colne Park High School
From September 2020, Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RHSE) will be statutory and form part of the National Curriculum.
We have reviewed our RSHE curriculum and policy so we can be sure our RSHE provision is appropriate for our students based on their:
- Age
- Physical and emotional maturity
- Religious and cultural backgrounds
- Special educational needs and disabilities
As part of this process, the school consulted with parents, staff and governors, which helped to inform our school’s decisions on when and how certain content is covered. This consultation enabled us to reach a general consensus and we made adjustments to our policy and curriculum based on this feedback. Please find the topic areas that are taught throughout Key Stage 3 and 4 below:
Parents do not have the right to withdraw their child from Relationships, Sex and Health Education, however, parents do have the right to request withdrawal. At Park High School we are more than happy to discuss any concerns or worries which parents may have.
If you have any further questions please go to the Government website of frequently asked questions. Additionally, if you wish to see the resources and content that is being delivered please email:
Mrs Nixon: fnixon@parkhigh.penninetrust.org
or
Miss Heafield:sheafield@parkhigh.penninetrust.org