Growing Up (IPC Unit) Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) in Year 6 Mr Matthew Whitten Ms Gillian Bird

Presentation overview SRE in the UK Approach of the unit PBS/IPC Curriculum overview

SRE in the UK Sex and relationship education (SRE) is compulsory from age 11 onwards (National Curriculum) Rationale – Importance of learning about reproduction, human relationships and sexual health. SRE doesn’t promote early sexual activity or any particular sexual orientation. – In the UK, some parts of sex and relationship education are compulsory - these are part of the national curriculum for science. Parents can withdraw their children from other parts of sex and relationship education if they want.

Approach of the unit Appropriate/safe environment for discussion – Rules – Question box – Mixed group sessions – Male and female group sessions – Child led discussions

PBS/IPC Curriculum overview In Science: – How male and female bodies grow and develop – About the changes that take place during puberty for boys and girls – How humans reproduce – How a baby develops inside its mother – About different methods of contraception In Society: – About different types of relationship – About the personal and social factors that can influence our lifestyle decisions – About love and what it means to different relationships In International: – About different views that some cultures and countries have about growing up