Relationships Education
Relationships and Sex Education at Corpus Christi
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
The Governing Body of Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is responsible for ensuring that Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is delivered in accordance with statutory requirements, Catholic teaching, and the school's ethos. Governors review and monitor the RSE policy regularly, ensuring that parents and carers are consulted and informed of their rights regarding withdrawal from non-statutory elements of RSE.
The Head Teacher has overall responsibility for implementing the RSE policy and ensuring that it is embedded within the curriculum and the Catholic life of the school. Information about the RSE programme is made available to parents through the school website and regular communication.
Our RSE Programme
At Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, RSE is delivered through A Journey in Love, the programme recommended by the Archdiocese of Liverpool and approved by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.
Rooted in Catholic teaching, A Journey in Love helps children understand that they are uniquely created and loved by God. Through age-appropriate learning, children explore relationships, family life, friendship, community, emotional wellbeing and personal growth within the context of God's love and plan for humanity.
Guided by our mission statement, "Guided by the light of Christ, we grow, learn and shine together," the programme supports children's spiritual, social, emotional and physical development whilst instilling respect, dignity and compassion for themselves and others.
What Children Learn
The content of A Journey in Love develops progressively from Nursery to Year 6:
- In the early years, children learn about themselves, their families, friendships and the wonder of God's creation.
- As they move through school, they develop a deeper understanding of relationships, personal responsibility and emotional growth.
- In Year 5, pupils learn about puberty and the human reproductive cycle.
- In Year 6, pupils are introduced to human reproduction in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner.
All lessons include opportunities for reflection, discussion, scripture and prayer, helping children make meaningful connections between their faith and everyday relationships. More detailed information can be found in the user guide found at the bottom of this page.
Working in Partnership with Parents
We recognise that parents and carers are the primary educators of their children and play the most important role in teaching relationships and values. Parents are informed about lesson content in advance and are invited to attend information sessions about the programme.
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the non-statutory sex education elements of RSE. This right does not apply to statutory National Curriculum Science content.
If you would like further information about Relationships and Sex Education at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, please contact the Mr Hale or Mrs Badgdonivicius.