At Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary Academy, our vision is rooted in “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). Our Relationships, Health and Sex Education (RHSE) curriculum supports pupils to grow into confident, respectful and responsible individuals who can flourish in modern society.

What is RHSE?

RHSE (Relationships, Health and Sex Education) forms part of our wider personal development curriculum. It includes:

Relationships Education

• building positive, respectful relationships
• understanding family, friendship and community
• online relationships and staying safe
• respect, kindness and inclusion

Health Education

• physical health and healthy lifestyles
• mental health and emotional wellbeing
• personal safety and risk management

Sex Education

• learning about the human body and puberty
• understanding how babies are conceived and born

Parents may request to withdraw their child from the non-statutory sex education elements of the curriculum. Please note that parents do not have the right to withdraw their child from Relationships Education or Health Education. Requests should be discussed with the school.

Our Curriculum

From September 2026, we will use the Kapow Primary RSE and PSHE scheme of work.

This scheme:

• fully meets statutory requirements set out by the Department for Education
• provides a carefully sequenced curriculum from Reception to Year 6
• builds knowledge and skills progressively each year
• supports pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and character

The curriculum covers:

• personal development
• relationships and wellbeing
• health and safety
• economic wellbeing and citizenship
• optional sex education in upper Key Stage 2

How RHSE is taught

RHSE is taught through:

• weekly planned lessons
• discussion-based and reflective activities
• real-life contexts and scenarios
• links to collective worship and our Christian values

Learning is also reinforced through daily school life, where pupils are supported to apply their understanding in real situations.

The curriculum is delivered in an inclusive and age-appropriate way, taking account of pupils’:

• development stage
• SEND needs
• cultural and religious backgrounds

Working with parents

We value strong partnerships with parents and carers.

We will be consulting with parents during the 2025–2026 academic year as we implement our updated RHSE curriculum for September 2026. This will include:

• opportunities to view curriculum materials
• an information session in school
• a chance to share feedback

Further information about consultation dates will be shared in due course.

Further information

You can find more detail in the documents below:

• RHSE Policy
• Curriculum overview
• Parent information materials

If you would like to discuss our RHSE curriculum, please contact Mrs Hodgson (RHSE Lead) via the school office.