This no-nonsense guide provides comprehensive advice and support for primary schools looking to develop an effective SRE programme and policy, covering topics such as physical and emotional changes, human reproduction, developing a good self-image, dealing with negative pressures, and challenging sexual stereotypes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) in Primary Schools: A Comprehensive Guide for Effective Policy and Practice

Sex and relationship education (SRE) is an essential component of the primary school curriculum, providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships. However, there remains a degree of uncertainty about what, how, and when to cover different topics in SRE. This comprehensive guide aims to provide primary schools with the advice and support they need to develop effective SRE programmes and policies and to feel confident delivering them.

Updated Rose Review Emphasizes the Importance of Learning about Physical Development, Health, and Well-being

The updated Rose Review, which was published in 2019, emphasizes the importance of learning about physical development, health, and wellbeing in SRE. This guide aligns with the Rose Review's recommendations and provides clear and up-to-date guidance on what is deemed good practice and what is statutory.

Simple to Use, Cut and Paste Framework for SRE Policy Development

One of the key features of this guide is its simple to use, cut and paste framework for SRE policy development. The framework includes a range of policies, procedures, and resources that can be tailored to the specific needs of your school. It covers topics such as consent, sexual health, relationships, and gender identity, and provides guidance on how to implement these policies effectively.

Inset Activities for Staff, Governors, and Parents

In addition to the policy framework, this guide includes inset activities for staff, governors, and parents. These activities can help to ensure that everyone involved in SRE is aware of their responsibilities and has the skills and knowledge needed to deliver effective lessons. The activities include workshops, training sessions, and parent-teacher meetings.

Lesson Plans and Photocopiable Activity Sheets

The guide also includes lesson plans and photocopiable activity sheets for teachers to use in their SRE lessons. These resources are designed to be engaging and interactive, and they cover a range of topics, including the physical and emotional changes that take place in the human body as puberty is reached, human reproduction, developing a good self-image, dealing with negative pressures and challenging sexual stereotypes.

Topics Covered in SRE

The topics covered in SRE include the physical and emotional changes that take place in the human body as puberty is reached, human reproduction, developing a good self-image, dealing with negative pressures and challenging sexual stereotypes. These topics are important for students to understand in order to make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships.

Conclusion

Sex and relationship education is an essential component of the primary school curriculum, and this comprehensive guide provides primary schools with the advice and support they need to develop effective SRE programmes and policies and to feel confident delivering them. By aligning with the Rose Review's recommendations, this guide ensures that students receive the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 212 x 295 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472967022