The teaching of RSE helps to prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. It allows us to promote the spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at school and in wider society. We want all students to grow up healthy, happy, safe, and able to manage the challenges and  opportunities of modern Britain. 

RSE is lifelong learning about emotional, physical, sexual and moral development, which involves acquiring information, developing skills and forming positive values and attitudes. The subject promotes an understanding of the importance of stable, loving relationships, mutual care and respect. Students learn about relationships online and how to manage these safely. RSE develops students’ abilities to be responsible for their personal safety, sexual health, and their emotional wellbeing to equip them with skills for adult life.

Assessment

In Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), staff are expected to complete one "Evidence for Learning" (EFL) log per term or maintain a marked workbook/annotated portfolio of work. The EFL log should capture the student's progress against the skills progression steps, showcasing their understanding and reflection on the topics covered. Alternatively, the workbook or portfolio will be regularly reviewed and annotated by teachers and learning support assistants, offering constructive feedback, addressing misconceptions, and providing positive reinforcement and next steps.

There is more detail below for each year group. If you have further questions, please contact Rachel Hodgson, Deputy Head - rachel.hodgson@coopacademies.co.uk