Government Response to
the Report by the Sex and
Relationships Education
(SRE) Review Steering Group (May 2009)
The steering group’s report focused on 6
broad areas where it was felt there was scope
to take action that would drive up the quality
of SRE in schools:
improving the skills and confidence of
those who deliver SRE;
the role of external contributors in
supporting schools’ delivery of SRE;
the need for further guidance and
support for schools;
involving young people in the design of
SRE programmes;
how best to maximise the impact of
wider programmes and initiatives; and
improving school leadership on SRE.
Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership's online information site for young people in the county which covers a range of topics related to PSHE & Citizenship.
This inter-active website also offers vidcasts, mp3 downloads, competitions and opportunities for discussion and webchats. It is free to join and provides a safe online community for young people in Hertfordshire.
FPA Policy Statement
January 2006
“Sex and relationships education is learning about sex, sexuality, emotions, relationships, sexual health and ourselves. The term ‘sex and relationships education’...represents learning about sex and relationships in all settings including home, care, community, youth, secure, school and other educational settings”1. fpa believes that it is vitally important to educate people about sex and relationships, to ensure that they have all the information and advice they need to explore, develop and express their own sexuality safely.
Ofsted Report on Sex & Relationships Education in Schools
April 2002 Summary of main findings
Schools adequately cover factual aspects of human reproduction but teaching about parenthood, relationships and the prevention of infection was too often poor. Reducing the incidence of teenage pregnancy is very important, but it is not the only purpose of SRE...
This guidance reflects the DfEE Sex and
Relationship Education Guidance, which was published in 2000 and
takes account of the National Curriculum Personal Social
and Health Educuation (PSHE) and Citizenship Frameworks and Programmes
of Study, National Healthy Schools Standard (NHSS) and the Social
Exclusion Unit Report on Teenage Pregnancy.
Improving Access to Sexual Health Services for Young People in Further Education Settings
This guidance has been produced jointly by the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health. It aims to help young people avoid unplanned pregnancies and STIs by providing contraceptive and sexual health advice services in locations which are easier for them access. It builds on similar guidance issued to schools earlier this year.
Assessment in SRE should be active and participatory helping children
to recognise the progress they are making in developing skills
and taking part, as well as in their knowledge and understanding.
Opportunities need to be created for individuals and groups to
be acknowledged, recognised, noticed and praised. Pupils should
learn how to reflect on their experiences, ask questions, make
judgements and where appropriate set personal targets. School staff
and pupils should be involved in monitoring and assessing learning.
An assessment process that supports SRE should be continuous and
formative and ensures teachers share the learning objectives with
their pupils.
Ofsted has identified assessing and monitoring pupils learning PSHE
as an area that needs further development. Currently there are no
statutory assessment requirements for SRE when it occurs as part
of a PSHE programme, Ofsted’s suggested learning outcomes provide
a positive framework for undertaking effective assessment.
Schools are required to keep records on all aspects of pupils' development
and annual school reports should include a section on PSHE and
Citizenship. When pupils keep a record of their progress their
comments can be included in this report.
Pupils can undertake a range of activities that forms the basis
of assessment. These can include:
Speaking and listening activities eg debating and Circle Time
Demonstrating skills through role play or games
Drawing and writing techniques
Resolving conflicts
Making safe and healthy choices
Assessing risk
Planning a visit or arranging for a speaker's visit
Writing letters to and replies from Agony Aunts or Uncles
Looking at stereotypes in the media, fiction and non-fiction
Sex & Relationship Education in the Secondary School
This pack provides guidance and practical activities that teachers and school nurses can draw on to facilitate motivating and varied lessons. They are directly linked to the National Curriculum (2000) framework for PSHE and complements current national and local strategies. A hard copy has been sent to all school PSHE co-ordinators and school nurses.
Introduction
Acknowledgements
1. Key issues for schools
2. DfES Guidance summary
3. Guidelines on policy reviews
4. Child protection and confidentiality
5. SRE in the National Curriculum
6. Ofsted suggested learning outcomes
7. Key Stage Three activities
8. Key Stage Four activities
9. Assessment, recording and reporting
10. Resources list
11. Organisations and websites
12. SRE and parents/carers
‘The Royal Society of Health HPV & Cervical Cancer – What you and your pupils need to know’, a curriculum linked teaching and learning resource, is available now online for teachers. Hard copies will be distributed at the beginning of August 2008 to all secondary schools who have requested a pack.
These materials will provide teachers and school nurses with specific support for the delivery of personal, social & health and sex & relationship education (PSHE) and science sessions for pupils aged 12 – 14 years.
This pack includes:
A Teacher / Session Leader's Guide
3 x comprehensive lesson plans, each with associated, teaching notes, information and photocopiable templates
The NHS Communications section holds material from the NHS Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust. Currently includes The New National HPV Vaccination Programme and Measuring Height & Weight of Children in Reception & Year 6.
