1. HAWLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION

2. AIMS OF THE SESSION AIMS OF THE SESSION  To inform Parents of the Sex and Relationships programme of work carried out with our Year 6 children.  To inform Parents of the resources used during the teaching of the Sex and Relationships Education programme.  To enable Parents to ask questions about any aspects of the programme delivered to our Year 6 children.

3. HAWLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL POLICY FOR SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION Some key points from our policy: Our aim in providing Sex and Relationships Education is to:  Provide balanced factual information about human reproduction, together with consideration of the broader emotional, ethical, religious, and moral dimensions of sexual health. Our SRE programme aims to prepare pupils for an adult life in which they can:  Develop positive values and a moral framework that will guide their decisions, judgements and behaviour;  Have the confidence and self esteem to value themselves and others and respect for individual conscience and the skills to judge what kind of relationship they want.

4. MAIN ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAMME MAIN ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAMME Attitudes and Values Personal and Social Skills Knowledge and Understanding

5. THE ROLE OF PARENTS Knowledge of the programme Enabling children to ask questions Supporting and reassuring should any concerns arise. Informing Teachers of any concerns

6. Programme Content Starting after May half term Changes / Puberty Menstruation How babies are made? How are babies born? Groups - Girls Talk and Boys Talk Myths and Reality

7. CHANGES What we were like when we were younger What we are looking forward to Differences between girls and boys External / internal reproductive organs Physical changes Periods

8. HOW BABIES ARE MADE & BORN Relationships Sexual relationships Sexual intercourse – animation The science Pregnancy – development of the baby Birth – Live footage

9. Questions asked and answered  Both formal and informal SRE arising from pupil’s questions are answered according to the age and maturity of the pupil concerned.  Questions do not have to be answered directly and can be addressed individually later.  The school believes that individual teachers must use their skill and discretion in this area and refer to the Designated Safeguarding Leader if they are concerned.