RSE
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Intent, Implementation and Impact
Intent
At Park, our intent is to provide high‑quality, age‑appropriate Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) that supports pupils’ personal development, safety and wellbeing from EYFS to Year 6. We aim to equip children with the knowledge, skills and values they need to build healthy, respectful relationships, make informed choices and understand their own emotions as they grow. Our curriculum promotes confidence, empathy, personal responsibility and inclusivity. By working in partnership with Big Talk Education and delivering RSE through both external expertise and in‑school teaching, we ensure that pupils receive consistent, accurate and sensitive information that reflects our school ethos and statutory expectations.
Implementation
RSE is taught progressively across the school, beginning with simple concepts in the Early Years such as recognising feelings, understanding personal boundaries and learning about trusted adults. As pupils move through the school, these concepts develop into learning about friendships, respect, family diversity, personal safety and, in later years, the physical and emotional changes associated with growing up.
Our partnership with Big Talk Education, a specialist provider, ensures that children receive expert‑led sessions each year, appropriately tailored to their age and stage of development. These sessions complement the RSE we deliver ourselves through PSHE lessons, assemblies, circle time, safeguarding education and cross‑curricular links. Staff follow a clear progression framework, ensuring consistency and sensitivity across year groups. Lessons prioritise safeguarding, factual accuracy and the development of skills such as communication, self‑respect, consent and recognising inappropriate or unsafe behaviour. Parents are kept informed and involved through clear communication, information sessions and accessible materials.
Impact
By the end of Year 6, pupils are confident, respectful and well‑informed young people who can talk about relationships, emotions, personal safety and physical development with maturity and understanding. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards diversity, equality and respect, and are able to form healthy relationships both in and beyond school. Pupils understand how to stay safe, including knowing who to talk to if they have worries or concerns. Feedback from Big Talk Education, pupil voice, teacher assessment and behaviour in school all show that children are secure in their understanding of key RSE concepts and apply them in their everyday interactions. Our pupils leave Park equipped with the emotional literacy, knowledge and confidence they need for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain.