PSHE & RSE

From September 2020, the government introduced a new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education curriculum. Relationships and Health Education became mandatory for all pupils from summer 2021 onwards.

Since then, we have delivered our RSHE curriculum as part of our wider PSHE curriculum, following consultation with relevant stakeholders.

However, new statutory guidance was published by the Department for Education in July 2025. As a result, all schools are required to update their policies and curriculum ahead of the implementation deadline in September 2026.

Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education Statutory Guidance.

The updated framework introduces several enhancements to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and protective for children in today’s world, including:

• Personal Safety: New content on recognising risks related to fire, water, roads and railways.
• Mental Wellbeing: Increased focus on emotional regulation, managing feelings such as loneliness, and understanding grief and loss.
• Online Safety: Expanded guidance on navigating digital spaces, including online financial harms, scams and age-restricted content.
• Biological Accuracy: Reinforced use of correct anatomical language for safeguarding purposes.

As a school, we have amended our PSHE and RSHE curriculum to reflect these changes and ensure that it:

• Meets statutory requirements
• Reflects pupils’ age, physical and emotional maturity
• Respects our children’s religious and cultural backgrounds
• Is inclusive of pupils with SEND
• Aligns with our school values and ethos
• Prepares children to stay safe, healthy and confident in their relationships