PSHE (with RSE) is delivered within a whole school approach which includes:

• Dedicated weekly lesson time with a key focus on oracy and reflection
• Linking PSHE (with RSE) with other subject/curriculum areas e.g. Computing and digital safety, Science and Geography with environmental change and climate anxiety.
• Using stories
• Whole-school and Class Worships
• School events e.g. Fairtrade fortnight, Harvest collection
• Pastoral care and guidance
• Visiting speakers e.g. NSPCC, local MP
• Visit opportunities e.g. Crucial Crew in Year 6
• Personal development offer from Richard Taylor

Details of our PSHE provision at RTS can be found here – PSHE at RTS

PSHE (with RSE) is taught to all children, and we make sure every child can access and benefit from the learning. We have high expectations for every pupil and support them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to stay safe, healthy and flourishing individuals.

Our teachers adapt lessons to suit each child’s individual needs. When planning, we take into account any targets in a child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or their support or behaviour plans. We also work closely with parents and carers to understand each child’s needs so that home and school can work together consistently.

We recognise that some children with SEND may be more vulnerable to issues such as bullying, exploitation or misunderstanding social cues. Because of this, we carefully adapt our teaching, pace, language and resources so that all children can participate fully, feel included and understand how to keep themselves safe.

Lessons are delivered in a way that supports children’s emotional wellbeing. We prioritise creating a safe, respectful environment where pupils feel able to ask questions, share their views, reflect and build confidence in expressing themselves in an age‑appropriate and sensitive way.

Our approach to PSHE (with RSE) reflects our school values and our commitment to inclusion, respect and ambition for every learner. This curriculum plays an important role in safeguarding, helping all children learn the vocabulary and understanding they need to recognise unsafe situations and ask for help when they need it.

From September 2026, following the updated RSHE guidance published by the Department for Education (DfE) in July 2025, primary schools can choose to teach sex education in addition to what is already required in the science curriculum. If a school decides to teach this additional content, parents have the right to request that their child does not take part in any sex‑education lessons that are not part of statutory science or compulsory Relationships Education.

As set out in the 2025 DfE guidance, we teach the legal facts about biological sex and gender reassignment. We do not teach gender identity as an innate personal characteristic or as fact.

We are committed to keeping parents fully informed. Our full PSHE (including RSE) curriculum is available on our school website. All the materials we use in sex‑education lessons (Wensleydale and Wharfedale classes only) — including any third‑party resources — will be available for parents to view.

If you have concerns or are considering withdrawing your child from any non‑statutory sex‑education lessons, you will be invited to meet with the headteacher, class teacher and PSHE Lead. This meeting is simply to look through the lesson content together and discuss the educational and safeguarding considerations.

If, for safeguarding reasons, we need to introduce certain content earlier than planned, we will always let parents know.

There is lots of easy ways you can help support your child with their PSHE learning at home. If you would like more support with a specific topic, feel free to come and speak with our PSHE Lead, SENDCo or deputy headteacher.

• Our Five Ways to Wellbeing

• Zones of Regulation:

• NSPCC Pants Talk PANTS: Conversation to help keep children safe | NSPCC
• Safer internet use Parents and Carers – UK Safer Internet Centre
• BBC Bitesize PSHE Primary PSHE teaching resources