Why is RHSE important?

Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) is an integral part of our curriculum and school ethos. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values they need to build positive relationships, make informed decisions and lead healthy, safe and fulfilling lives.

Our RSHE programme is carefully planned and delivered across all key stages through a variety of approaches, including dedicated curriculum lessons, enrichment activities, Acts of Collective Worship, form tutor sessions, assemblies, themed awareness events and workshops delivered by specialist organisations. This ensures that learning is age-appropriate, relevant and responsive to the needs of our students.

We regularly review our RSHE provision to ensure it reflects current statutory guidance, emerging safeguarding concerns and the lived experiences of young people. Student voice and parent/carer feedback play a vital role in shaping and developing the curriculum.

High-quality RSHE contributes to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment where all students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, respect and empathy.

RHSE is important because it:

Supports safeguarding and personal safety

RSHE plays a key role in helping schools fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities. It enables students to recognise and respond appropriately to risks, understand healthy and unhealthy behaviours, know where to seek support, and develop strategies to keep themselves and others safe.

Promotes healthy relationships

Students learn about the characteristics of positive, respectful and healthy relationships, including friendship, family relationships, consent, boundaries, communication, equality and mutual respect. This helps prepare them for life in modern Britain and beyond.

Supports mental and physical wellbeing

RSHE helps students understand how to maintain good physical, emotional and mental health. It encourages healthy lifestyles, self-care, resilience and emotional literacy, enabling students to make informed choices and seek support when needed.

Prepares young people for adult life

The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges they may encounter throughout their lives, including education, employment, relationships and citizenship.

Promotes equality, diversity and inclusion

RSHE supports students in understanding and respecting differences, challenging prejudice and discrimination, and celebrating diversity within our school community and wider society.

Develops digital literacy and online safety

Technology continues to evolve rapidly, creating both opportunities and risks for young people. RSHE helps students develop the skills needed to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. This includes learning about cyberbullying, online exploitation, misinformation, image sharing, online relationships, social media influences, privacy, consent and emerging technologies.

Encourages informed decision-making

Students are supported to critically evaluate information, assess risk, manage peer influence and make informed decisions that positively impact their health, wellbeing and future aspirations.

Our Commitment

Through our RSHE programme, we aim to empower all students to become confident, respectful and responsible individuals who can build positive relationships, contribute positively to society and make informed choices throughout their lives.

Our RSHE curriculum reflects current statutory guidance and supports the school’s commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the promotion of student wellbeing.

Documents and Links

RSHE Survey

RSHE Policy

PSHCE Curriculum Overview

Useful links