Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in Key Stage 4

In Key Stage 4, RSE builds on the subjects covered in earlier years, we focus on making positive and healthy lifestyle choices and on improving personal health and emotional wellbeing. Students are given information on access to services and where to go for confidential advice. We invite external organisation, such as the Terrence Higgins Trust, in for in-depth assemblies and workshops. 

Year 10

Students will discuss changing relationships, with a focus on sexual relationships and knowing when you are ready. Students will discuss the signs of both healthy and abusive relationships. Students will learn how to identify signs of an abusive relationship and where to seek advice and guidance. Students will also consider the strategies for handling break ups. Students will increase their knowledge of the law and sexual offences, which will include child sexual exploitation and revenge pornography. Students will learn first-hand from teenage parents, the impact of having a baby in your teens.

RSE Topics: Relationships; Self-esteem/respect; E-Safety; Pornography; Safe Sex; HIV/AIDS; Teenage Pregnancy.

Year 11

Students will further develop their knowledge of pregnancy, options and parenthood. Students will be taught about self examination and cancer identifications. There will a further opportunity for students to develop their knowledge of domestic violence, which will include information on seeking help. Students will also discuss the implication and laws surrounding forced marriage. Students will receive guidance on how to access sexual health and support services including overcoming possible barriers to access. 

RSE Topics: Relationships; Self-esteem/respect; Parenting; Abortion; Forced Marriage; Cancer and self examination.

Useful resources for students and parents:

Advice and information for over 14’s and their parents on sex, relationships and development.

www.bishuk.com

Family Planning Association: Advice on contraception and access to services.

www.fpa.org.uk

Free and confidential advice from the UKs leading sexual health charity

www.brook.org.uk