Relationships & Sex Education (RSE)

  • Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is a crucial part of students' emotional, social, and cultural development. It helps young people understand:

    • Healthy relationships

    • Sexual health and well-being

    • Diversity and personal identity

    • Consent, boundaries, and respect

    • Online safety and managing relationships

    RSE is not about promoting sexual activity but rather equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices about their well-being and relationships.

  • Following the UK government’s review of RSE in England, it is now a statutory requirement for all schools in England and Wales to include Relationships and Sex Education as part of the curriculum.

    At Changing Lives Independent School, we believe that promoting health and well-being is essential to a well-rounded education. Our RSE programme is delivered as part of Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE) education and is designed to:

    ✅ Encourage self-awareness and confidence
    ✅ Support students in making safe, informed decisions
    ✅ Promote respect, inclusivity, and equality
    ✅ Equip students with the skills to build healthy relationships
    ✅ Ensure students understand personal safety, online risks, and where to seek support

  • Our age-appropriate and inclusive RSE curriculum covers key topics, including:

    Relationships & Respect

    • Different types of relationships (friendships, family, intimate relationships, and interactions with strangers)

    • Consent, boundaries, and managing conflict

    • Understanding self-respect and respect for others

    • The impact of relationships on mental and emotional well-being

    Health & Well-being

    • Personal safety and recognising unhealthy relationships

    • Sexual health, contraception, and factual knowledge around sex

    • Diversity and identity (including LGBTQ+ awareness)

    • How relationships affect physical and mental health

    • Recognising and addressing harassment and abuse

    Online Safety & Legal Awareness

    • E-safety and managing relationships in a digital world

    • Legal rights and responsibilities related to relationships and equality

    • Understanding sexual harassment, abuse, and the law

  • RSE at Changing Lives Independent School provides students with:

    ✔ The ability to navigate relationships safely and responsibly
    ✔ A deeper understanding of personal identity and diversity
    ✔ Practical skills to manage academic, personal, and social life positively
    ✔ Awareness of mental health and emotional well-being
    ✔ Resilience and confidence to seek support when needed

    By providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment, we ensure that students feel empowered to make informed choices about their relationships and well-being—now and in the future.

    📩 For more information about our RSE curriculum, please contact us.