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From 2020, the following subjects will become compulsory in applicable schools in England.

relationship education in primary schools

Some primary schools currently choose to teach sex education. This is not compulsory and will not become compulsory as part of the new curriculum.

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Parents do not have the right to withdraw their children from relationships education.

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the non-statutory components of sex education within RSE.

Before deciding whether to withdraw from sex education parents should contact the school and arrange to have a discussion about their concerns with a member of the senior leadership team.

Please email office@stjohnandjames.enfield.sch.uk

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The aims of relationships and sex education (RSE) at our school are to:

·        Provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place

·        Teach children about safe relationships based on mutual respect

·        Support our safeguarding practices by providing children with strategies to ensure their own safety

·        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

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How Babies Grow
Babies
Outside Body Changes
Inside Body Changes
Family Stereotypes
Looking Ahead

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Please note, the boxes in green are statutory material and must be taught, as they are in the national curriculum.

Purple boxes can be revised within our curriculum.