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

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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