1. Body Awareness Education

2. Sexual Development

3. Birth to 2 years old Curious about their bodies
Touching their private parts
Children do not have the same feelings as mature adults in these actions.
Difference between being male or female.
Parents buy different toys for their sons and daughters

4. 2-5 years old Learn to dress and undress themselves
Many children really like to be naked
Interested in how others look under their clothes
Talk with children about what “private” means
Begin to understand that sexuality is private.
Language to name their body parts and bodily functions

5. 6-9 years old Boys and girls begin to look noticeably different
Early stages of puberty
Both boys and girls may start sweating and needing deodorant
Pimples and oily skin may start
Embarrass
Curious about sexuality
Sexual language
Adults can help children learn to use respectful and appropriate sexual language.

6. 10-12 years old Preteens - sexual development is very active
Some girls start having periods, and their breasts begin to develop.
Boy’s voices change, and they start to grow pubic hair.
feel uncomfortable, embarrassed,

7. Key Stage One Pupils should be taught:
That animals, including humans, move, grow, use their senses and reproduce.
That humans and animals can reproduce offspring and that these grown into adults.
To recognise and compare the main external parts of the human body and other animals including genitals.
To recognise similarities and differences between themselves and others and and treat others with sensitivity.
How to treat animals with care and sensitivity.

8. Key Stage Two Pupils should be taught:
That life processes common to humans and other animals, include nutrition, growth and reproduction.
About the main stages of the human life cycle.

9. Ground rules
No-one (teacher or pupil) will have to answer personal questions
No-one will be forced to take part in a discussion
Meanings of words will be explained in a sensible and factual way
Correct names of body parts will be used
Everyone’s contribution is valued and respected

10. Questions from the children
Opportunities to ask questions in whole class, group and individual basis
Question box
Will answer questions honestly and openly with no bias.
More sensitive questions to refer back to parents.

11. When will it be taught? Year R Year 1 & Year 2
Session 1: 28th February
Session 2: 2nd March
Session 3: 6th March
Class teachers

12. When will it be taught? Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6
Session 1: 29th February
Session 2: 1st March
Session 3: 7th March
Year 3,4 and 5 – class teachers
Year 6 – Mrs Pecile and Mr Richards

13. Reception Differences between the children in the class
Long hair/short hair, glasses/not glasses,
Likes and dislikes
Boys and girls

14. Year 1 Understanding basic hygiene principles Growing and changing
How to keep clean
Growing and changing
Know how people grow and change
Understand that babies become children and then adults
Know the differences between boy and girl babies
Families and care
Know there are different types of families
Know which people we can ask for help

15. Year 2 Differences: boys and girls Differences: male and female
Describe the differences between boy and girl babies
Talk about how boys and girls can be the same and different
Understand that some people have fixed ideas about what boys and girls can do
Differences: male and female
Describe some differences between male and female animals
Describe some differences between boys and girls
Understand that making a new life needs a male and a female
Naming the body parts
Describe the physical differences between males and females
Name the male and female body parts

16. Year 2 example

17. Year 3 Explore the differences between males and females
Know some differences and similarities between males and females
Name body parts
Name male and female body parts using agreed words
Consider personal space and to know that a person has the right to say what they like and dislike
Identify different types of touch that people like and do not like
Understand personal space
To explore different types of families and who to go to for help and support
Understand that all families are different and have different family members
Identify who to go to for help and support

18. Year 4 Explore the human life cycle
Describe the main stages of the human life cycle
Describe the body changes that happen when a child grows up
Basic facts about puberty, reproduction and pregnancy
Know that during puberty the body changes from a child into a young adult
Understand why the body changes during puberty
Identify some basic facts about pregnancy
Physical changes associated with puberty
Physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty
Know that each person experience puberty differently

19. Year 5 Explore emotional and physical changes during puberty
Explain the main physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty
Understand male and female puberty changes
Understand how puberty affects the body and the emotions
Describe how to manage physical and emotional changes
Explore the impact of puberty on the body and importance of hygiene
Explain how to stay clean during puberty
Describe how emotions change during puberty
Know how to get help and support during puberty

20. Year 6 To consider puberty and reproduction
Describe how and why the body changes during puberty in preparation for reproduction
Talk about puberty and reproduction with confidence
Consider reproduction in the context of relationship
Discuss different types of adult relationships
How babies are made
Explore the process of conception and pregnancy
Describe the decisions that have to made before having a baby
Know some basic facts about pregnancy and conception

21. And finally…
Questions from parents