LEARNING OUTCOMES A clearer overview of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Methlick School. Be aware of the resources used and the learning experiences which are planned for your children. Have an opportunity to discuss any relevant questions or concerns. Why do we teach Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education? Sex education can be defined as a lifelong process. Children and young people will acquire knowledge and skills. They need to develop their beliefs, attitudes and values about their sexuality and relationships within a moral and ethical framework. Part of the Scottish national curriculum. What will our Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood education cover? In Scotland, all schools must take a whole school approach in order to deliver the key principles already mentioned. Throughout a child’s education the focus through primary and secondary will be on the experiences and outcomes set out in the Curriculum for Excellence: Health and Well Being. - Health and Wellbeing The six organisers. The experiences and outcomes in ~ Curriculum for Excellence: health and wellbeing ~ reflect a holistic approach to promoting the health and wellbeing of all children and young people. Experiences The learning experience. This recognises the quality and nature of the experiences. Outcomes An outcome represents what is to be achieved. Curriculum for Excellence Health and Wellbeing There are 51 related HWB outcomes. Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood outcomes go from 44a through to 51b covering Early to Fourth level. At primary school, we usually refer to all outcomes from early to second but for some children, they will extend into third level. In order to ensure that Relationships, sexual health and parenthood education is not seen as a ‘stand alone’ topic but an integrated part of the curriculum, it may be covered in other areas such as; literacy, bullying, growth and development, family roles, circle time, maths, ICT, history and in the wider PSD programme. Relationships, sexual health and parenthood Experiences and Outcomes. Early (to end of P1) First (P 2, 3, 4) Second (P 5, 6, 7) I am aware of how friendships are formed and that likes, dislikes, special qualities and needs can influence relationships. HWB 0-44a / HWB 1-44a I understand positive things about friendships and relationships but when something worries or upsets me I know who I should talk to. HWB 0-44b / HWB 1-44b I understand that a wide range of different kinds of friendships and relationships exist. HWB 2-44a I am aware that positive friendships and relationships can promote health and the health and wellbeing of others. HWB 2-44b I know that there are people in our lives who care for and look after us and I am aware that people may be cared for by parents, carers or other adults. HWB 0-45a / HWB 1-45a I am identifying and practising skills to manage changing relationships and I understand the positive impact this can ahave on my emotional wellbeing. HWB 2-45a I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication. HWB 0-45b / HWB 1-45b / HWB 2-45b / HWB 3-45b / HWB 4-45b Text highlighted in green and in italics are outcomes which span all learning and are the Responsibility of All staff. Relationships, sexual health and parenthood Experiences and Outcomes. Early (to end of P1) First (P 2, 3, 4) Second (P 5, 6, 7) I recognise that we have similarities and I recognise that how my body changes differences but are all unique. can affect how I feel about myself and HWB 0-47a / HWB 1-47a how I may behave. I am aware of my growing body and I am HWB 2-47a learning the correct names for its different parts and how they work. HWB 0-47b / HWB 1-47b I am learning what I can do to look after my I can describe the physical and body and who can help me. emotional changes during puberty, HWB 0-48a / HWB 1-48a understand why they are taking place and the importance of personal hygiene. HWB 2-48a I am learning about respect for my body and what behaviour is right and wrong. I know who I should talk to if I am worried about this. HWB 0-49a / HWB 1-49a I know that all forms of abuse are wrong and I am developing the skills to keep myself safe and get help if I need it. HWB 2-49a Relationships, sexual health and parenthood Experiences and Outcomes. Early (to end of P1) First (P 2, 3, 4) Second (P 5, 6, 7) I am learning about where living things I am able to describe how human come from and about how they grow, life begins and how a baby is born. develop and are nurtured. HWB 2-50a HWB 0-50a / HWB 1-50a I am able to show an awareness of the I can describe the role of a tasks required to look after a baby. parent/carer and the skills, HWB 0-51a / HWB 1-51a commitment and qualities the role requires. HWB 2-51a Methlick Primary School Example of an Early level planner (RSH&P) Methlick Primary School Example of an Early level planner (RSH&P) Methlick Primary School Example of a First level planner (RSH&P) Methlick Primary School Example of a First level planner (RSH&P) Methlick Primary School Example of a First level planner (RSH&P) Methlick Primary School Example of a Second level planner (RSH&P) Methlick Primary School Example of a Second level planner (RSH&P) Methlick Primary School Example of a Second level planner (RSH&P) How will it be taught? A variety of teaching methods will be used. class discussions group work role play homework activities peer education support agency input (e.g. health professionals) DVDs interactive CD-Roms Interactive whiteboards. websites worksheets active learning What resources do we use? BBC interactive DVD (P1-5) (RSHP) Channel 4 Living and Growing (P6 and 7) (RSHP) ALEC mobile classroom (Substance Misuse) Various health related resources (Gen HWB) Medical partners (Gen HWB) Leaflets available from NHS (Gen HWB) Current resources (Gen HWB) How can parents and carers help with their child/ren’s Relationship and Sexual Health Education? Feedback any comments when consulted. Take the opportunity to review the school’s programme and resources. Encourage your child/ren to speak about what they are being taught in school using the correct language. Support any homework activities. Express any concerns to Head Teacher or any other appropriate person in school. Any questions?