The Personal Development curriculum at Alder takes full account of the government’s statutory guidance on RSE and health Education (June 2019). We aim to prepare students to take their place in society as responsible and risk aware citizens. The curriculum has been carefully sequenced taking into account age appropriateness to provide students with knowledge that will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships and to develop the resilience to ask for, and know when to, seek support and advice.
The curriculum is designed to support students to embrace the challenges of adult life, equipping them with the knowledge that will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships and to build their self-efficacy. Students can also put this knowledge into practice as they develop the capacity to make sound decisions when facing risks, challenges and complex problems in a range of contexts.
The aims of sex and relationship education (SRE) at our school are to:
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Provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place;
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Prepare students for puberty, and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene;
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Help students develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy;
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Create a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships;
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Teach students the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies.
Personal Development Curriculum
We have a clear Sex and Relationships Education policy which outlines our vision, intent, teaching approach and curriculum plan. This was created through engaging with parents, students, teaching staff, school leaders and governors and is informed by statutory guidance to write the policy, and will continue to engage all stakeholders when updating policies.
Parents’ have the right to withdraw their children from the [non-statutory/non-science] components of SRE.
Requests for withdrawal should be put in writing and addressed to the Headteacher.