1. P6 Living & Growing Parents Presentation

2. The cunning plan…… Why do we teach Sex Ed in P6?
Where does it fit into the curriculum?
What will be taught?
How will it be taught?
How can parents support the teaching?

3. Why do we teach Sex Ed at P6?
Because it is in the Curriculum for Excellence!
P6 working through Second Level Experiences and Outcomes.
These Experiences and Outcomes form the basis of our learning and teaching.
They are part of an ongoing process from early Level to 4th Level.
It fits well into the Science topics being covered in P6.

4. Where does it fit into the curriculum?
The work we do comes from Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes and Science Experiences and Outcomes.

5. Health and Wellbeing Es and Os
Early/First level
Second Level
Third Level
I recognise that we have similarities and differences but are all unique.
HWB 0-47a/HWB 1-47a
I am aware of my growing body and I am learning the correct names for its different parts and how they work.
HWB 0-47b/HWB 1-04b
I recognise that how my body changes can affect how I feel about myself and how I may behave.
HWB 2-47a
I understand my body’s uniqueness, my developing sexuality, and that of others.
HWB 3-47a/HWB 4-47a
Using what I have learnt I am able to make informed decisions and choices that promote and protect my own and others’ sexual health and wellbeing.
HWB 3-47b/HWB 4-47b

6. Health and Wellbeing Es and Os
Early/First Level
Second Level
Third/Fourth Level
I am learning what I can do to look after my body and who can help me.
HWB 0-48a/HWB 1-48a
I can describe the physical and emotional changes during puberty, understand why they are taking place and the importance of personal hygiene.
I know how to access services, information and support if my sexual health and wellbeing is at risk. I am aware of my rights in relation to sexual health including my right to confidentiality, and my responsibilities, including those under the law.
HWB 3-48a/HWB 4-48a

7. Science Experiences and Outcomes
Second Level
By investigating some body systems and potential problems which they may develop, I can make informed decisions to help me maintain my health and wellbeing.
SCN 2-12a
By investigating the life cycles of plants and animals, I can recognise the different stages of their development.
SCN 2-14a
By investigating the characteristics offspring inherit when living things reproduce, I can distinguish between inherited and non-inherited characteristics.
SCN 2-14b

8. What will be taught? Puberty- changes at puberty for boys and girls
Body parts- referred to by their correct names throughout.
Lifecycles- how a baby is conceived and the birth of a baby.

9. How will it be taught?
Watching the relevant parts of the Living and Growing DVD
Weekly over five weeks
Parents informed beforehand of the dates and subject matter
Discussion about the key Learning in the video clip
Question box

10. Living and Growing Changes

11. How can parents support the learning?
Being aware of what is being taught on different dates
Being open to discussing what the children have been learning
Being aware that this learning is part of a Health and Wellbeing programme running through Primary and Secondary.

12. Main points of programme
Date
Topic
Main points of programme
Monday 22nd Feb
Differences
Naming body parts
Monday 29th Feb
Changes
Differences between girls and boys
Body changes at puberty
Monday 7th March
Girls Talk
Boys talk
Emotional changes at puberty
Importance of personal hygiene
Practical period chat from Mrs Watson
(girls only)
Monday 14th March
Relationships/reproduction
Different kinds of loving relationships
How a baby is made
Monday 21st March
Birth
Getting ready to welcome a baby
How to be a good parent
Birth of a baby
Inherited and non-inherited characteristics
Date
Topic
Main points of programme
Thursday 26th Feb
Differences
Naming body parts
Thursday 5th March
Changes
Differences between girls and boys
Body changes at puberty
Tuesday 17th March
Girls Talk
Boys talk
Emotional changes at puberty
Need for personal hygiene
Practical period chat from Mrs Watson
(girls only)
Tuesday 23rd March
Relationships/reproduction
Different kinds of loving relationships
How a baby is made
Tuesday 31st March
Birth
Getting ready to welcome a baby
How to be a good parent
Birth of a baby
Inherited and non-inherited characteristics

13. Any Questions?