Grangehurst Primary School

At our school, we are committed to helping every child develop the knowledge, skills and values
they need to thrive in life. This includes teaching Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE)
education and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) in a way that is age appropriate,
inclusive and engaging. We deliver PSHE and RSE education using the Muse Wellbeing curriculum.

RSE stands for Relationships, Sex and Health Education and is a key part of PSHE. It focuses on building healthy, respectful relationships, understanding personal boundaries, developing empathy and recognising the importance of consent. It also helps pupils understand the changes they will go through as they grow, and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to make safe, informed choices. RSE supports pupils to stay safe both online and offline and encourages values of kindness, respect and responsibility.

In primary schools, health education and relationships education are statutory. Sex education (beyond the science curriculum) is not compulsory at primary level, but many schools choose to teach elements of it to prepare children for the changes they will experience as they grow. Parents have the right to request that their child be withdrawn from non-statutory sex education lessons.

In the Muse Wellbeing curriculum, there are only three non-statutory lessons (found in Year 6 Term 1) across the whole programme. These focus on age appropriate topics such as understanding our bodies, learning about reproduction and life cycles, and exploring the concepts of consent, respect and keeping safe. All learning content is designed to be informative, respectful and age-sensitive.