Relationships education is changing from September 2022 when it will be called Relationships and Sexuality Education or RSE.  The change is nothing to be concerned about as this element of the curriculum is all about helping children to be safe and healthy.

What is RSE?

All children should have the right to access information that keeps them safe from harm. This includes learning about healthy and safe relationships (family, friends, society etc.), keeping safe online and offline and raising concerns with adults where this is appropriate. RSE is designed to safeguard all our children, supporting them to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours that will assist in protecting them throughout their lives. The skills and knowledge that is taught to pupils is always developmentally appropriate to the age of the child being taught.

It should be clear that RSE does not simply mean 'Sex Education' as can often be misunderstood, rather developing an understanding of what healthy relationships are and using this understanding to stay safe. Learning in RSE will also include recognising, understanding and speaking about all forms of discrimination, violence, abuse and neglect and to seek support and advice on a range of issues from trusted sources.

The RSE Code

Within our School, we follow the guidance set out in the 'RSE Code' which provides detail for schools and settings on what must be taught in school and when. We have included a link to the code below, in order to give Parents/Carers clarity about what their children will learn and when. We have also shared below a document that outlines the skills pupils will be taught at different points during the school, so you have a clear understanding of what your child will learn and when. 

RSE at Gabalfa Primary School

As a Parent/Carer, we want you to know the exact skills and topics that will be taught across the school, in line with the Code for RSE. The documents below outline the various phases of the code and provide you with an overview of what skills and knowledge will be taught to our pupils, in specific year groups, so that you can see how lessons will develop pupils' knowledge and skills at an age-appropriate level.

The documents below link to the phases that are applicable to us in a primary school which are Phase 1 (children aged 3-7) and Phase 2 (children aged 7-11).

As a school we use a scheme called 'Jigsaw' to teach RSE across the school. We have included 'Jigsaw Content and Skills' documents below so you can have a better understanding of what it is that your child will be taught.  In addition to this information, every class page has a Curriculum Newsletters that outlines coverage for each half term.

Here you will find a link to the Welsh Government's information leaflet for parents.