Relationships, Sex and Health Education
RSE at LGGS
Our ethos and values of care, contribute and challenge support a safe learning environment for RSE which reflect the values of the school.
- An awareness, understanding and respect for self, including self-confidence and self esteem
- An awareness and respect for others and their views
- Taking responsibility for choices and actions
- The promotion of understanding and empathy to enable all pupils to treat others with fairness and respect
- The development of relationships based on mutual understanding and trust
- Develop a regard for family life, friends, and the wider community
Definition and objectives for RSE
- RSE is part of lifelong learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, sex, human sexuality and sexual health.
- RSE, within subject’s such as BTC, citizenship, Science, PE and health days, aims to give children and young people essential skills for building positive, enjoyable, respectful and non-exploitive relationships and the skills to stay safe both on and off line.
- It enables pupils to explore their own and others’ attitudes and values and builds their self-esteem and confidence to view their own sexuality positively.
- RSE is not about the promotion of sexual activity. The objective of RSE is life-long learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, sex, human sexuality and sexual health. It should help pupils to learn to respect themselves and others by acquiring accurate information, developing skills and forming positive beliefs, values and attitudes.
- RSE is about the understanding of the importance of marriage for family life, stable and loving relationships, respect, love and care. It is also about the teaching of sex, sexuality and sexual health and to enable pupils to take responsibility for their sexual health and well-being.
- Promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of all pupils
- Prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life
- Encourage pupils to value themselves and others
- Allow pupils to acknowledge and appreciate difference and diversity
- Teach pupils how to make informed choices
- Prepare pupils to be positive and active members of a democratic society
- Teach pupils to understand what constitutes a safe and healthy lifestyle
- Provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place
- Promote safety in forming and maintaining relationships,
- Provide pupils with a toolkit for understanding and managing their emotions
- Provide pupils with the opportunities to consider issues which may affect their own lives and/or
- Help pupils to identify the characteristics of healthy relationships, how relationships may affect mental and physical health; and how to stay safe online.
- Prepare pupils for puberty, and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene
- Help pupils develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy
- Create a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships
- Teach pupils the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies
Delivery of RSE and the Curriculum
RSE is taught across BTC, Citizenship, PE and Health days’ curriculum. Some biological aspects of sex education are taught within the science curriculum. Many aspects are taught through cross-curricular links and as part of everyday class activities. At Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School we believe that pupils should be taught about the society in which they are growing up. These subjects are designed to foster respect for others and for difference and educate pupils about healthy relationships. We believe that RSE should meet the needs of all pupils, whatever their developing sexuality or identity – this should include age-appropriate teaching about different types of relationships in the context of the law. Pupils will receive teaching on LGBTQ+ relationships, for example, through teaching about different types of family, including those with same sex parents.
| Health & wellbeing | Relationships | Living in the wider world | |
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YEAR 7
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Transition and safety Transition to secondary school and personal safety in and outside school, including first aid Health and puberty |
Diversity Diversity, prejudice, and bullying Building relationships
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Developing skills and aspirations Financial decision making
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YEAR 8
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Drugs and alcohol Health and emotional wellbeing, including body image and coping strategies |
Discrimination Identity and relationships |
Community and careersEquality of opportunity in careers and life choices, and different types and patterns of work Digital literacy
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| YEAR 9 |
Peer influence, substance use and gangs Healthy lifestyle |
Respectful relationships Intimate relationships |
Setting goals Employability skills |
| YEAR 10 |
Mental health Mental health and ill health, stigma, safeguarding health, including during periods of transition or change Exploring influence |
Healthy relationships Relationships and sex expectations, myths, pleasure and challenges, including the impact of the media and pornography. Consent and sharing images. Addressing extremism and radicalisation Communities, belonging and challenging extremism |
Work experiencePreparation for and evaluation of work experience and readiness for work
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| YEAR 11 |
Building for the future Independence
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Communication in relationships Families |
Next steps Financial decision making
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| YEAR 12 |
Mental health Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
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Relationships Consent |
Choices and pathways Media literacy and digital resilience
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YEAR 13
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Healthy lifestyles Bullying, abuse and discrimination |
Relationships Sexual health
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Financial Choices
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How can I help to support my child at home and encourage a good education in RSE?
Your contacts in school are:
Ms Pardoe, Assistant Head
Ms Nickell, Lead RSHE