4. Delivers lessons where pupils feel safe, using a variety of teaching approaches to enable them to take part 5. Is based on reliable sources of information, including about the law and legal rights, distinguishing between fact and opinion 6. Promotes safe, equal, caring and enjoyable relationships and discusses real age-appropriate issues such as friendships, families, consent, relationship abuse, sexual exploitation and safe relationships online 7. Gives a positive view of human sexuality, with honest and medically accurate information, so that pupils can learn about their bodies and sexual and reproductive health in ways that are appropriate to their age and maturity 8. Gives pupils opportunities to reflect on values and influences that may shape their attitudes to relationships and sex, nurturing respect for different views 9. Includes learning about how to get help and information from a range of reliable sources 10. Fosters gender equality and LGBT+ equality and challenges all forms of discrimination in lessons and in every-day school life 11. Meets the needs of all pupils with their diverse experiences - including those with special educational needs and disabilities 12. views about RSE so that teaching can be made relevant to their Seeks pupils’ real lives and assessed and adapted as their needs change The principles require that RSE gives a positive view of human sexuality, delivered by properly trained staff, working in partnership with parents. The subject must present reliable, medically-correct information relevant to all pupils, including those with disabilities, special educational needs and must foster LGBT+ equality and gender equality. High quality, inclusive RSE is an essential safeguarding tool that can help pupils stay safe. Hence it is important that it begins in Primary School, delivered through a whole-school approach, in an age-appropriate way. Recommendations Schools are asked to consider whether the 12 principles of good quality RSE are embedded in their current curriculum. In addition, schools are urged to start planning for statutory relationships and sex education as soon as possible; considering any barriers and training/support they may need. There are frameworks, toolkits, and guidance for primary, secondary and special schools available, for example, through the Sex Education Forum, . BMBC Public Health may also be able to provide support to schools. In addition, Barnsley Secondary Schools can access a free comprehensive RSE programme delivered by Spectrum Integrated Sexual Health Service (a Public Health commissioned service). Please use the contact details below if you would like further information. Officer: Dr Amy Booth (Public Health Senior Practitioner) Contact: 01226 747464 Email:
4. Delivers lessons where pupils feel safe, using a variety of teaching approaches to enable them to take part 5. Is based on reliable sources of information, including about the law and legal rights, distinguishing between fact and opinion 6. Promotes safe, equal, caring and enjoyable relationships and discusses real age-appropriate issues such as friendships, families, consent, relationship abuse, sexual exploitation and safe relationships online 7. Gives a positive view of human sexuality, with honest and medically accurate information, so that pupils can learn about their bodies and sexual and reproductive health in ways that are appropriate to their age and maturity 8. Gives pupils opportunities to reflect on values and influences that may shape their attitudes to relationships and sex, nurturing respect for different views 9. Includes learning about how to get help and information from a range of reliable sources 10. Fosters gender equality and LGBT+ equality and challenges all forms of discrimination in lessons and in every-day school life 11. Meets the needs of all pupils with their diverse experiences - including those with special educational needs and disabilities 12. Seeks pupils’ views about RSE so that teaching can be made relevant to their real lives and assessed and adapted as their needs change The principles require that RSE gives a positive view of human sexuality, delivered by properly trained staff, working in partnership with parents. The subject must present reliable, medically-correct information relevant to all pupils, including those with disabilities, special educational needs and must foster LGBT+ equality and gender equality. High quality, inclusive RSE is an essential safeguarding tool that can help pupils stay safe. Hence it is important that it begins in Primary School, delivered through a whole-school approach, in an age-appropriate way. Recommendations Schools are asked to consider whether the 12 principles of good quality RSE are embedded in their current curriculum. In addition, schools are urged to start planning for statutory relationships and sex education as soon as possible; considering any barriers and training/support they may need. There are frameworks, toolkits, and guidance for primary, secondary and special schools available, for example, through the Sex Education Forum, . BMBC Public Health may also be able to provide support to schools. In addition, Barnsley Secondary Schools can access a free comprehensive RSE programme delivered by Spectrum Integrated Sexual Health Service (a Public Health commissioned service). Please use the contact details below if you would like further information. Officer: Dr Amy Booth (Public Health Senior Practitioner) Contact: 01226 747464 Email:
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