PSHE and RSE

We follow the Let's Talk Scheme of work at Burley, from Opening Young Minds. We are transparent about what we teach as part of our RHSE curriculum and encourage open dialog with parents and carers. All resources and materials will be shared with parents in advance and parents will be reminded of their right to withdraw from certain aspects of the sex education curriculum.

 

We are transparent about what we teach as part of our RHSE curriculum and encourage open dialog with parents and carers. All resources and materials will be shared with parents in advance and parents will be reminded of their right to withdraw from certain aspects of the sex education curriculum.

 

At Burley St Matthias, consultation is carried out when the policy is initially formed and we will consult whenever it is updated. We will consult with parents by sharing information via letter with opportunities to share any concerns or feedback. We will consult with parents by sharing information via letter with opportunities to share any concerns or feedback. We will be opening a consultation for Parents and Carers later this year on our new Relationships and Sex Education policy,

Let's Talk is a PSHE curriculum that creates a culture of outstanding learning behaviours. The lessons build the children's resilience and give them the tools to tackle life's challenges with curiosity and confidence. The concepts taught permeate through every aspect of school life and establish a calm, safe and supportive environment where everyone can flourish - and belong, believe, become.

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How Does Let's Talk Help Children?

Firstly, they recognise the importance of talking. Talking about what worries them. Talking about their challenges. And then talking about how best to tackle them. In this era where life is speeding up, Let's Talk gives children the space to breathe and make sense of the world around them. Most importantly, these lessons make children realise that they are not alone - that everybody fails and has challenges, and that with the right approach these challenges can be the stepping stones to a successful life.

The Let's Talk Curriculum

Let's take a look at what your children will be learning...

Term 1: Resilience

Life challenges us every day. The lessons in this unit will help you identify these challenges and give you the tools to tackle them with confidence. Failure, emotions and other people are all covered along with developing a better understanding of our own triggers.

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Term 2: Relationships

They say that relationships are a cornerstone of a positive life. In this section we learn about different families and the skills needed to collaborate. We also touch on th more challenging aspects of relationships including bullying and stereotyping.

Term 3: Wellbeing

These lessons are packed with ideas to helo you build happy and healthy lives. We first learn about the importance of talking and the different ways to express ourselves. We then tackle thought gremlins, gratitude and self-care. All crucial steps to boost our wellbeing.

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Term 4: Health Education

It is surprising how we sometimes forget to treat our bodies kindly. If you want to know what a healthy life looks like then this is your term. Here we focus on sleep, eating and exercise along with providing tips on staying safe in life and online.

Term 5: Friendships

This term is all about developing the skills that create healthy friendships. Honesty, empathy and managing conflict are all covered in this section and will make it clear to you what it takes to be a good friend.

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Term 6: Wider World

Our ever-changing world can led to a lot of questions. Questions about tolerance, money, change, work and serving the community. Well, this section gives answers to these questions and provides important insights about the world we live in.

Being Human

As part of the curriculum, we teach a series of key words designed to give children the vocabulary to talk about their feelings and emotions. These are listed below in the 'Being Human' overview.

Sex and Relationship Education (SRE)

Our bodies are amazing things. These lessons shine a spotlight on how our bodies change as we go through primary school. You will learn about puberty, physical contact and also how to keep your self safe.

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More Information

For more information about our PSHE curriculum, see the documents below.

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PSHE and SRE consultation

Please see below for the PSHE and SRE policy which is currently under consultation with parents, staff and governors.

Parent Survey

Please click the link below to access the survey. This can be done at any point. Responses will be reviewed periodically and will be taken into account when the policy is reviewed each year.

Burley St Matthias C of E Primary School - Consultation on new PSHE and SRE Policy – Fill out form