The New Forest C of E Primary School and Nursery

PSHE and RSE

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship help to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active, responsible citizens. Children are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across and beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the life of our school and local community. They learn to understand and respect our common humanity, diversity and differences so that they can go on to form the effective, fulfilling relationships that are an essential part of life and learning. We use a wide range of resources to ensure a broad and balanced PSHE and Citizenship curriculum. Children are encouraged to speak out and share their own thoughts and opinions within a safe and understanding environment.

PSHE/RSE Whole School Map

Relationship and Sex Education

Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) is part of our PSHE program. We use the SCARF scheme of work to deliver the key areas of RSE. We have reviewed our policies and published some documents to help understand what we will be teaching.

RSE_primary_schools_guide_for_parents.pdf

FAQs RSE.pdf

Relationships and Sex Education Policy

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education.pdf

The New Forest School - RSE consultaion.pptx

Statement on Sexual abuse in schools 0621.pdf

Books to support parents at home

Here is a nice selection of books covering a number of areas including inclusion, similarities and differences and emotions. Thanks to Parklands School in Leeds for the link.

 Here is a list of books for parents to support Relationships and Sex Education - more focused on Puberty and Sex Education

Parent Survey

Following our consultation meeting a survey was circulated and there were no comments on the policy or subject matter.

As a faith school we have consulted with the Diocese and have used their guidance to support our teaching of RSE. 

Here are some of the documents we refer to:-

https://www.churchofengland.org/about/education-and-schools/church-schools-and-academies/relationships-sex-and-health-education

RSHE Principles and Charter - Church of England

Valuing All God's Children pdf.

Healthy Schools Bronze Award

We are very proud to announce that we have achieved the prestigious Healthy Schools Bronze Award, in recognition of all of the good work we do to ensure children receive high quality PSHE education, including high quality care and support and the range of opportunities we provide for the children.