Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)
The aim of RSHE at Parklands is to equip children and young people with the information, skills and values to have safe, fulfilling and enjoyable relationships, and to take responsibility for their sexual health and well-being. Good quality RSHE promotes the core values of respect, love and care. It also provides the opportunity for children and young people to reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs and those of their peers and others. RSHE is an integral element of PSHE and it is therefore essential and good practice that teaching and learning about sex and relationships is planned and implemented within this broader framework rather than as a stand-alone subject.
RSHE at Parklands is covered through the 1decision scheme which has been updated to alight with the new statutory content for RSHE. See below for the mapping document of all the areas taught, parent information letter and the RSHE policy.
Parents and carers can access support from our scheme 1decision and find out more about it here:
What is Talk PANTS?
Talk PANTS from the NSPCC is a simple way to help keep children safe from abuse. It teaches children that their body belongs to them, that they have the right to say no, and that they should tell an adult if they're upset or worried.
In Key Stage One we will be teaching our pupils the NSPCC's Underwear Rule, using the 'PANTS' acrostic. During these discussions we aim to teach our pupils the following important safety skills without giving explicit information, telling scary stories or even using the term "sexual abuse." PANTS stands for:
- Pants are private
- Always remember your body belongs to you
- No means no
- Talk about secrets that upset you
- Speak up, someone can help
All lessons will be delivered in a way that's fully age appropriate.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch. More information about the Underwear rule can be found at:
PANTS resources for schools and teachers | NSPCC Learning | NSPCC Learning