Personal, Social, Health Education/Relationship, Sex Education (PSHE/RSHE) at Saffron Valley Collegiate
Introduction
At Saffron Valley Collegiate, we are committed to providing a comprehensive Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) that supports students' personal and social development. As an integral part of our PSHE curriculum, our RSHE programme has been developed with the primary focus of protecting, informing & safeguarding our young people, that includes many sensitive yet relevant topics including Healthy/unhealthy relationships Consent, Child Sexual Exploitation, Child Criminal Exploitation, Youth Sharing sexual imagery (nudes,sexting), Online Safety (e-safety), Domestic and Sexual Violence. In delivering these topics, we aim to empower young people, enabling them to recognise behaviours that may cause them harm and whom they can contact if they feel at risk. Our RSHE curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to lead healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives.
Aims and Objectives
Our RSHE curriculum aims to:
- Develop students' understanding of relationships and personal well-being.
- Promote respect and equality among all students.
- Equip students with the skills to make informed decisions about their health and relationships.
Curriculum Overview
Our RSHE program covers a range of topics, including:
- Healthy relationships
- Personal safety and consent
- Mental health and emotional well-being
- Physical health and lifestyle choices
Parental Involvement
We value parental/carer involvement and encourage all to review our RSHE curriculum. Parents have the right to request that their child be withdrawn from some or all of sex education delivered as part of statutory RSHE. For more information, please contact our RSHE coordinator or the Head of your young person’s provision. https://www.saffronvalleycollegiate.co.uk/_site/data/files/users/16/documents/website/AF107281B55E9CDE53589019814A8DE4.pdf
Policy Review and Updates
Our RSE policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant and effective. Updates will be communicated to parents and carers via our school website. To view the entire RSE policy please visit
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
- RSHE Coordinator: Kathy Callaghan
- Email: kathy.callaghan@saffronvalleycollegiate.co.uk
- Phone: 020 8680 0949