Reception - Knowledge Organiser

Year 1 - Knowledge Organiser

Year 2 - Knowledge Organiser

Year 3 - Knowledge Organiser

Year 4 - Knowledge Organiser

Year 5 - Knowledge Organiser

Year 6 - Knowledge Organiser

A parent and carer consultation has been carried out, obtaining viewpoints and feedback in regards to our updated Relationships and Sex policy. Alongside this, the new compulsory objectives, which link to the corresponding year groups, have beenshared.  As a school, we felt it vital for the opinions of all stakeholders to be listened to, therefore, pupils also spent time discussing what PSHE means to them and shared what they would like to see being taught.  Following on from this and in response to any feedback received, a Frequently Asked Question sheet was formed ( see below).

In response to some of the comments received we have constructed a FAQ sheet to both respond and give further information.

1. Will parents be informed before content linked to Sex education is taught? Can we know what is taught so we can discuss this with our children?

Yes! As a whole school, before any content is taught parents will be contacted through SZAPP with both a reminder as to when lessons will be taught (Summer term 2) as well as an overview of objectives that will be covered. This will provide parents with an understanding of content if they wish to discuss this further at home.

2. How are the children taught? Are images used of sexual organs?

All PSHE lessons are taught in classrooms which foster a supportive learning environment. Children are taught from KS1 to listen to each other and to be respectful to each others ideas and discussions. Lessons can consist of discussions, mind maps and matching activities to written outcomes, dependent on the age of the child and the lesson objective. Images are used to illustrate all body parts and are labelled with their scientific name. As you can see below the images are illustrations and are in no way done in graphic detail. This becomes normal for children and is discussed using the correct terminology throughout the school.

As children move into upper key stage 2, videos are used to, again illustrate, puberty and the physical changes in an adolescent body.

3.  Is PSHE focusing heavily on sexual content?

No, Linden’s PSHE and Relationship education curriculum covers a whole range of objectives vital in supporting the whole child to develop and grow, whilst being inclusive of modern society. As included in the overviews, coverage includes a wide range of objectives;

• - mental well being
• - first aid
• - online safety and wellbeing
• - healthy relationships (friendships, different family structures etc).

 Units also focus on celebrating differences, including race, gender and gender identity, physical attributes but recognises how each and every one of us is special. Setting dreams and goals for the future and keeping healthy both physically but also mentally (body confidence, self awareness, media influences).

One unit out of the six taught throughout the year focuses on sex education which is called ‘changing me.’ Lessons taught will cover aspects of body parts, menstrual cycles and how to deal with changes in their lives (asking for help, looking towards the next school year.) All of which remain at age appropriate levels and set within government guidance.