Sex Education and Relationships

 At South Rise we teach sex education in the context of the school’s aims and philosophy. Whilst we give children information about relationships and sexual behaviour, we do this with an awareness of the moral code and values which underpin all our work in school. In particular, we believe that:

• Sex education should be taught in the context of family life;
• Sex education is part of a wider social, personal, spiritual and moral education process;
• Children should be taught to have respect for their own bodies;
• Children should learn about their responsibilities to others, and be aware of the consequences of sexual activity;
• It is important to build positive relationships with others, involving trust and respect;
• Children need to learn the importance of self-control.

We teach children about:

• The physical development of their bodies as they grow into adults;
• The way humans reproduce;
• Self respect and the importance of sexual activity as part of a committed, long-term, and loving relationship;
• The importance of family life;
• Moral questions;
• Relationship issues;
• Respect for the views of other people;
• Sexual abuse and what they should do if they are worried about any sexual matters.

We do not use sex education as a means of promoting any form of sexual orientation.