Primary 4-7 Parent Information Talk Relationships, Sexual Health & Parenthood Education Keeping Myself Safe Programme August 2016

What factors influence young peoples’ attitudes Pause for thought What factors influence young peoples’ attitudes to relationships and sexual health?

Why is Sexual Health a Priority? They will become aware of how thoughts, feelings, attitudes, values and beliefs can influence decisions about relationships, and sexual health. The sexual health of young people in Scotland is poor High teenage pregnancy rate Sexually transmitted infections rising Attitudes to violence Unwanted sex and regret

First and foremost, it’s about relationships helping your children to be resilient to the messages they will be exposed to and being ready to make healthy choices at a time that is right for them

Curriculum for Excellence: Key themes Early and First Stages Defined by basic knowledge and awareness Friendship Boundaries Appropriate behaviour Babies’ needs Getting help Personal space How life begins Being cared for Body parts & names Difference & diversity Second Stage Defined by knowledge and enhanced self awareness of oneself and the impact of relationships Different relationships Puberty Human reproduction Impact of relationships Abuse is wrong How we are born Skills in relationships Roles of a parent/carer Third and Fourth Stages Defined by understanding, articulation and demonstration Mutual care Media literacy Safe choices Skills to sustain relations Verbal/Non Verbal comm. Pressure Services Power dynamics Impact of values/beliefs Difficult situations The law Complexity of parenthood Needs of a child

First level outcomes (P2 – P4) I am aware of how friendships are formed and that likes, dislikes, special qualities and needs can influence relationships I understand positive things about friendships and relationships but when something worries or upsets me I know who I should talk to I know that there are people in our lives who care for and look after us and I am aware that people may be cared for by parents, carers or other adults. I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication. I recognise that we have similarities and differences but are all unique.

First level outcomes (P2 – P4) I am aware of my growing body and I am learning the correct names for its different parts and how they work. I am learning what I can do to look after my body and who can help me. I am learning about where living things come from and about how they grow, develop and are nurtured. I am able to show an awareness of the tasks required to look after a baby

Second level outcomes (P5 – P7) I understand that a wide range of different friendships and relationships exist I am aware that positive friendships and relationships can promote health and the wellbeing of others I am identifying and practising skills to manage changing relationships and I understand the positive impact this can have on my emotional wellbeing. I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication I recognise that how my body changes can affect how I feel about myself and how I may behave

Second level outcomes (P5 – P7) I can describe the physical and emotional changes during puberty, understand why they are taking place and the importance of personal hygiene I know that all forms of abuse are wrong and I am developing skills to keep myself safe and how to get help if I need it I am able to describe how human life begins and how a baby is born I can describe the role of a parent/carer and the skills, commitment and qualities the role requires

RESOURCES Creating Confident Kids (P1-P7) Emotion Talks Living and Growing (P4 - P7) Keeping Myself Safe (Nursery - P7)

Living and Growing progression Primary 4 Differences Primary 5 How did I get here? Growing up Primary 6 Changes Girl Talk Boy Talk Primary 7 How a baby is made How a baby is born Lets talk about sex

Primary 4 – Differences Children are introduced to life cycles Explores the difference between male and female (physical and other) Correct names for male and female body parts

Primary 5 – How did I get here and growing up Explains that a baby develops inside a mother’s womb and that both the male and female sex parts are needed to make a baby Children reflect upon their development from babies Informs children about conception and the growth of the baby in the womb We discuss the fact that we all grow and change, as do all living things To show that some changes are social, that we become more independent and able to think about others as well as ourselves To look at identify and self-esteem, and reinforce the belief that we are all special

Primary 6 – Changes Explores physical & emotional changes that take place during puberty Considers how some of these changes are outside our control but that they will make choices and decisions about how they live their life Reaffirms that puberty is a normal and natural process

Primary 6 – Girl Talk & Boy Talk Reviews the physical and emotional changes that take place for girls and boys and the onset of puberty It deals with the information from the point of view of girls/boys but also in terms of what boys/girls need to know The importance of good hygiene for health and self esteem

Primary 7 – How a baby is made Life cycles and reproduction What does a new baby need? Emphasises the importance of loving, caring relationships between couples and the value of family

Primary 7 – How a baby is born Review of relationships and feelings and investigates roles and responsibilities The development of the baby in the womb and the needs of the mother before the baby The inheritance of physical characteristics

Primary 7 – Lets talk about sex The development of relationships Considers images of sex created by the media and popular culture Conception and contraception are explored along with stereotypical attitudes towards sex and relationships Love and marriage

Keeping Myself Safe Personal Safety Programme The programme builds on the work carried out within Keeping Myself Safe programme Nursery to P5, where they focus on one scenario in each year group Main focus is in Primary 6 and 7 Is taught with a gap of at least 4 weeks between sex education (Living and Growing) programme Individual scenarios

Format of scenarios Computer based scenario Discussion tasks Homework tasks School based worksheets Personal safety toolkit strategies

Primary 6 scenarios The Town – keeping secrets, peer group pressure, trust between adults/children The Skate park – safety issues when out by themselves, mobile phones, reverse charge calls The Swimming pool – inappropriate touch by a known adult, assertiveness My House – physical abuse, telling a trusted adult, right to feel safe The Chat Room – dangers using the internet, self esteem, vulnerability, possible abduction

Primary 7 scenarios The Bus – inappropriate touch by a stranger, peer group pressure, trust between adults and children The Park – peer pressure, alcohol, strategies to say ‘no’ The School Concert – sexual abuse by a sibling, personal space, inappropriate touch The Youth Club – trusted adults, physical signs that warn a situation may be dangerous The Woods – sexual abuse by another young person, keeping going when you are not believed