RSE

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:

 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. 
 
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