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RHSE resources for primary school age to teach about relationships, families and carers, respect and being safe.
Families and people who care for me
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Bereavement and loss
Practical training materials for primary schools to use to train staff to teach about bereavement and loss.
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Family lives
Practical training materials for primary schools to teach about family lives.
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Caring friendships
Resources for teaching about caring friendships at primary school age.
Respectful relationships
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Relationships
Resources for teaching about relationships at primary school age.
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Equality and diversity
Resources for teaching about equality and diversity at primary school age.
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Gender or sexual identity and orientation
Resources for teaching about gender or sexual identity and orientation at primary school age.
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Hate crime and extremism
Resources for teaching about hate crime and extremism at primary school age.
Being safe
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Online relationships
Resources for teaching about online relationships at primary school age.
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Safety
Resources for teaching about safety at primary school age.
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Sexualised behaviour
Resources for teaching about sexualised behaviour at primary school age.
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FGM
Resources for teaching about FGM at primary school age.
Churches, faith, relationships and young people.
Understanding pupils' faith backgrounds, and positive relationships between the school and local faith communities, helps to create a constructive context for teaching these subjects.
Catholic Education Service
RSE in Catholic Schools Go to http://catholiceducation.org.uk/schools/relationship-sex-education (opens new window) Catholic schools must produce a written policy following the guidance issued by the Department for Education on Relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education and in accordance with the teaching of the Church.
Church of England
Pastoral principles for living well together Go to https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-02/PAG-PP-website.pdf?utm_source=SEF+Member+List+2017&utm_campaign=53d8f12e47-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_10_08_34_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8496801aba-53d8f12e47-321663637&mc_cid=53d8f12e47&mc_eid=%5b895ff2e6bf%5d (opens new window) This document that can be useful for inclusive approaches to RSE, built around 6 principles.
Church of England Education Office Go to (opens new window)
Relationships, Sex and Health Education Go to http://www.churchofengland.org/about/education-and-schools/church-schools-and-academies/relationships-sex-and-health-education (opens new window), faith sensitive and inclusive Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education (RSHE).
Faith, relationships and young people
Faith, Relationships, and Young People Go to http://fryp.org.uk/ (opens new window) give information and support to help young people make intelligent and spiritually sensitive choices about relationships and sex.
Goodness and Mercy
Goodness and Mercy Go to https://goodnessandmercy.co.uk/ (opens new window) is a selection of RSHE resources written primarily for Church of England schools.
Planning RSHE
Roadmap to statutory RSE: Go to http://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/resources/advice-guidance/roadmap-statutory-rse-0 (opens new window) this poster-style document sets out 10 steps to providing high quality Relationships and Sex Education as an identifiable part of PSHE education. The poster includes hyperlinked buttons making it easy to navigate resources from both the PSHE Association and Sex Education Forum that will support school leaders in preparing for statutory RSE. The roadmap was co-produced by the PSHE Association and Sex Education Forum and is supported by five education unions.
The Sex Education Forum (2020) has published a blog about the new DfE RSHE training modules, including how they can support delivery of the statutory guidance:
- Resources Go to https://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/resources (opens new window)
- Plan your RSHE Go to https://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/news/news/have-confidence-you-plan-your-rshe (opens new window)
- RSE Definitions guide Go to (opens new window) (£5.99 or free to members)
- 12 principles Go to https://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/resources/advice-guidance/principles-good-rse (opens new window)
- Curriculum design tool Go to https://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/resources/advice-guidance/curriculum-design-tool-0 (opens new window)
- Confidentiality Go to https://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/resources/confidentiality-young-peoples-sexual-health-and-well-being-secondary-school (opens new window): young people's sexual health and wellbeing in secondary school
- RSE Audit tool Go to https://www.sexeducationforum.org.uk/resources/whole-school-approach-rse-audit-tool (opens new window)
Home learning
Parents or carers and RSHE
Parental engagement questions about RSE Go to (opens new window) This paper refers to SRE as opposed to RSE, but still raises useful points and evidence.
Guidance for Governing Bodies
PSHE Guidance for Governing Boards Go to http://www.nga.org.uk/getmedia/324ea783-63cf-4b03-86d8-b9171ae90982/nga-pshe-governors-guide-20210408.pdf (opens new window) from the National Governance Association (NGA) and the PSHE Association.
Quick-start guide
The PSHE Association Go to https://pshe-association.org.uk/guidance (opens new window) can help you understand new statutory RSE, Relationships Education and Health Education requirements with practical advice on key steps to successfully implementing the statutory changes:
- roadmap to statutory RSE Go to http://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/resources/roadmap-statutory-rse (opens new window)
- consulting with parents and pupils, and developing policy Go to https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/content/three-steps-rshe-success-plan-your-relationships#Target1 (opens new window)
- what to teach and how to teach it Go to https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/content/three-steps-rshe-success-plan-your-relationships#Target2 (opens new window)
- sustaining success Go to https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/content/three-steps-rshe-success-plan-your-relationships#Target3 (opens new window)
Events and training
Communications
DfE update on statutory RSHE expectations Go to https://pshe-association.org.uk/news/dfe-update-statutory-rshe-expectations (opens new window) of schools to implement statutory RSHE.
Planning RSHE
Roadmap to statutory RSE Go to http://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/resources/roadmap-statutory-rse (opens new window), quick start guide.
RSHE Ready
RSHE Ready podcasts Go to https://pshe-association.org.uk/news/three-steps-rshe-success-guidance-and-new-rshe (opens new window) exploring different aspects of RSHE implementation, with guidance and tips from voices from across the sector to help you plan for RSHE success.
Home learning
Safe home learning checklist Go to https://pshe-association.org.uk/news/safe-home-learning-checklist-new-family-life-ks4 (opens new window) for choosing safe PSHE education or RSHE home learning resources.
Parent and carers and RSHE
Relationships Education: supporting parental engagement Go to https://pshe-association.org.uk/news/new-relationships-education-and-rse-guides (opens new window) for primary schools about how to positively communicate with parents about statutory Relationships Education.
Guidance for governing bodies
PSHE guidance for governing boards Go to http://www.nga.org.uk/getmedia/324ea783-63cf-4b03-86d8-b9171ae90982/nga-pshe-governors-guide-20210408.pdf (opens new window) to safeguard pupils and support their mental and physical health.
Curriculum Guidance for RSHE
Information to help school leaders plan your relationships, sex and health curriculum Go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/plan-your-relationships-sex-and-health-curriculum (opens new window).
Adaptable RSHE training modules to teach about relationships, sex and health Go to http://www.gov.uk/guidance/teaching-about-relationships-sex-and-health (opens new window) for schools.
Parents or Carers and RSHE
Guides for parents about teaching RHSE Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-sex-and-health-education-guides-for-schools (opens new window) that schools can share.
A guide for primary headteachers about engaging parents Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/engaging-parents-with-relationships-education-policy (opens new window) with relationships education policy.
What you can do when concerns are growing to calm tensions about primary school disruption over LGBT teaching Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-issues-with-lgbt-teaching-advice-for-local-authorities/primary-school-disruption-over-lgbt-teachingrelationships-education (opens new window).
Guidance to help schools understanding and dealing with issues relating to parental responsibility Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dealing-with-issues-relating-to-parental-responsibility/understanding-and-dealing-with-issues-relating-to-parental-responsibility (opens new window) as recognised by education law.
Guidance documents linked to RSHE
Teaching citizenship programmes of study for key stages 1 and 2 Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/citizenship-programmes-of-study-for-key-stages-1-and-2 (opens new window) in England.
Education for a Connected World Go to https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/896323/UKCIS_Education_for_a_Connected_World_.pdf (opens new window), a framework to equip children and young people for digital life.
Get help with remote education Go to http://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-with-remote-education#mental-wellbeing (opens new window), for teachers and school leaders on educating pupils and students at home
Keeping Children Safe in Education Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2 (opens new window), 2021 statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.
Guidance for the teenage pregnancy prevention framework Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-framework (opens new window) to help young people avoid unplanned pregnancies and develop healthy relationships.
Equality Act 2010 advice for schools Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-advice-for-schools (opens new window) to understand how the Equality Act affects you and how to fulfil duties under the act.
PSHE education: a review of impact and effective practice Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pshe-education-a-review-of-impact-and-effective-practice (opens new window), high level overview of recent reviews of personal wellbeing education and interventions which could be applied during PSHE lessons. It also provides a short narrative on evidence on economic well-being.
Ofsted's 2021 review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges (opens new window), including online sexual abuse.
Advice on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and college Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges (opens new window).
Guidance on responding to incidents and safeguarding children and young people sharing nudes and seminudes Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-advice-for-education-settings-working-with-children-and-young-people?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=c96a649dde-TUK_GLOBAL_12_11_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-c96a649dde-55151545 (opens new window).
Advice for schools and colleges to support their approach to harmful online challenges and online hoaxes Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/harmful-online-challenges-and-online-hoaxes (opens new window).
Resources
The Healthy Schools Rating scheme Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-schools-rating-scheme (opens new window) is a voluntary scheme for schools that recognises and encourages their contribution to supporting pupils' health and wellbeing.
Counter-extremism: preventing radicalisation in schools Go to https://counterextremism.lgfl.org.uk/default.html (opens new window), from the the National Grid for Learning.
Inspections
The education inspection framework Go to http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework/education-inspection-framework (opens new window) sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make.
House of Commons Library
Relationships and Sex Education in Schools Go to https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06103/ (opens new window), an overview of the current rules and recent reforms to relationships and sex education in schools in England.
Research
RSHE: school practice in early adopter schools Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rshe-school-practice-in-early-adopter-schools?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=1a3c00ee-8ed8-46bc-be32-b4b3e4cede59&utm_content=immediately (opens new window), qualitative research into how early adopter schools prepared for statutory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) requirements.
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