Relationships Curriculum and Policy

We had an assembly led by Mrs Warren about looking after our bodies and the right to say no. We learnt about our private parts and how they belong to us and other should respect this.
 
Here is the song Pantosaurus which they sang about their bodies. (copy and paste the link into your browser)
 
 https://youtu.be/-lL07JOGU5o
 
 
 
 
Please have a look at our new RSE Policy 2026 and if you have any questions or concerns you would like to raise please contact Mrs Warren at school. There is a full RSE consultation on the parent section of the website.
Relationships Curriculum
(RSE - Relationships and Sex Education)
 
 

Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) Consultation 2026

At Orrets Meadow, we are fully committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive, and appropriate Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum for all year groups.

As you may be aware, the Department for Education (DfE) has introduced an updated statutory PSHE/RSHE framework. This new framework is designed to better protect children and prepare them for the realities of growing up in a modern, technologically advanced world. In response, we have updated our curriculum and policies, and we want to ensure our school community is fully informed and consulted.

 Why RSHE Matters Now More Than Ever

RSHE provides the vital building blocks our children need to lead happy, healthy, and safe lives. Our updated curriculum places a strong emphasis on:

  • Healthy & Respectful Relationships: Focusing on family dynamics, positive friendships, and mutual respect.
  • Digital Safety & Literacy: Equipping children to navigate online spaces, understand digital boundaries, and recognize online risks.
  • Mental & Physical Wellbeing: Helping children identify their emotions, develop resilience, and understand the link between physical and mental health.
  • Citizenship: Focusing on being a good citizen.

To ensure consistency and the highest quality of teaching, our RSHE curriculum is delivered through the Dimensions Education programme. This is seamlessly integrated into our wider PSHE lessons and taught by your child’s familiar class teacher in an age and stage appropriate manner.

 Reviewing the Curriculum & Policy

We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for your child’s development. We want parents to feel entirely confident about the content being taught so you can comfortably support these vital discussions at home.

  • Dimensions 3D Parent Presentation: This clearly explains the changes being made.
  • Curriculum Breakdown: You can view the full Dimensions programme below. We have also provided a downloadable, year-group-by-year-group breakdown of specific topics.
  • Updated Policy: Our updated draft policy, which aligns with the new national framework and details our teaching approach, is available for download below.

 Have Your Say: Our Annual Parent Consultation

Society and technology move fast, which is why we value your feedback. All our parents have been sent a link email directing them to this page regarding consultation. After initial consultation we conduct an annual RSHE consultation to ensure our approach continues to meet the needs of our pupils and families.

A Note on Parental Rights: > Under the statutory framework, parents have the right to request that their child be withdrawn from the specific, non-statutory elements of Sex Education. However, there is no right to withdraw children from the Relationships or Health Education components of the curriculum, as these are foundational to child safety and wellbeing.

Please take a few moments to review our updated materials.

 Further Questions?

We practice an open-door policy and welcome your questions, thoughts, or feedback. If you would like to discuss the curriculum content, view specific resources, or ask about the new framework, please do not hesitate to reach out:

  • Your child’s class teacher
  • Mrs. Warren (PSHE & RSHE Lead)

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our children safe, healthy, and prepared for the future.

 

Previous Consultations 2020:

 Changes to RSE policy September 2020:

From September 20 schools have got to produce a policy on RSE. Here is some information to inform you about RSE at Orrets Meadow.  We have also put the draft policy up for you to look at. Feel free to make any suggestions about the content or if you would like to speak to Mrs Warren please call school and you can be part of the consultancy process.
 
The policy is reviewed annually by R Warren. 
 

Policy Development

The Government has committed to making the health education and relationships education/RSE aspects of PSHE compulsory.

 

This policy was developed by Roz Warren the PSHE Lead, a parent working party, SLT and Teaching staff.

Different views were taken into account when developing this policy and the Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) programme. The consultation and policy development process involved the following steps:

  1. Review – Roz Warren pulled together all relevant information including relevant national and local guidance.
  2. A parent working party was invited to attend a meeting about the policy and the best way to relay information to parents.
  3. A document went out to all parents giving information about RSE and the adaptations required by law.
  4. Staff consultation – staff were given the opportunity to look at information and make recommendations.
  5. Senior Leadership Team – to look through policy and see if it meets the stated guidelines and checklist provided.
  6. Governor’s consultation – to share information on the policy.
  7. Parent working party to review policy and make recommendations and look at policy against the checklist provided.
  8. Staff consultation to look at final version of policy.
  9. Ratification – once amendments were made, the policy was shared to governors and ratified.

Aims and Objectives of policy

This policy is a working document which provides guidance and information on all aspects of RSE in the school for staff, parents/carers and governors.  To be accessible to all of these groups the document needs to be available on request and presented in a way that is easy to understand. Other related policies and documents include the PSHE & Citizenship policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, Child Protection Policy and the Promoting Race Equality document.

 

Definition of RSE

 

RSE is lifelong learning process of acquiring information, developing skills and forming positive beliefs and attitudes about sex, sexuality, relationships and feelings (Sex Education Forum 1999). 

Effective RSE can make a significant contribution to the development of the personal skills needed by pupils if they are to establish and maintain relationships.  It also enables young people to make responsible and informed decisions about their health and well-being.

The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019, made under sections 34 and 35 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017, make Relationships Education compulsory for all pupils receiving primary education. They also make Health Education compulsory in all schools except independent schools. Schools are free to determine how to deliver the content set out in this guidance, in the context of a broad and balanced curriculum.