Welcome Relationships, sexual health and parenthood Parent/Carer Workshop Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

All schools in Scotland are expected to provide Relationships, sexual health and parenthood education (RSHP) Curriculum for Excellence Expressive Arts Health and Wellbeing Languages Mathematics RME Sciences Social Studies Technologies Mental, Social, Emotional & Physical Wellbeing Physical education & physical activity and sport Food and health Substance misuse Relationships, sexual health and parenthood Planning for choices and changes Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

Your active involvement as parents/carers in the RSHP programme is important because: High quality RSHP education should be delivered in an objective and balanced manner by professionals who are trained for this role and who are able to support and complement the role of parents and carers as educators of children and young people Your values influence a young person’s attitudes and beliefs You are the principal source of continuing support to a young person Your relationships can be closely observed by a young person Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

RSHP work in primary school will: Help children make sense of the world around them Support emotional development Build confidence and self-esteem Prepare children for puberty Support academic achievement Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

I am aware of my growing body and I am learning the correct names for its different parts and how they work. Early Level - HWB 0-47b NurseryPrimary 1 1.Compare and contrast the things that are the same and the things that are different about people. 2.Identify all the parts of their body. 1.Identify how their body changes as they grow older. 2.Identify what their different body parts do. 1.I can identify the visible differences and similarities between individuals e.g. hair colour, eye colour, skin colour, size, weight, etc 2.I can names the parts that I can see e.g. knees, shoulders, elbow, bottom (no reference to genitals) 1.I can describe how the body changes as we get older e.g. taller, heavier, feet size, etc 2.I can name the body parts I can see and tell you what they do e.g. eyes, ears, nose, fingers, etc. Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

I am aware of my growing body and I am learning the correct names for its different parts and how they work. First Level - HWB 1-47b Primary 2Primary 3Primary 4 1.Identify the correct names for external body parts and explain the differences between male and female. 2.Compare the physical differences between men and women. 1.Distinguish between the terms public and private. 2.Identify the parts of the body that are private and how we respect this. 1.Describe the different stages of the life cycle. 2.Identify how the body changes through different stages of life. 1.I can identify the correct names for external body parts and the differences between male and female. 2.I can recognise the differences and similarities between male and female. 1.I can identify the body parts that are private to me and nobody else. 2.I can explain how we respect others’ privacy and understand what is appropriate in terms of touching. 1.I can identify the different stages of human life i.e. baby, childhood, etc. 2.I can describe how the body changes at each stage of life. Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

I can describe the physical and emotional changes during puberty, understand why they are taking place and the importance of personal hygiene. Second Level - HWB 2-48a Primary 5Primary 6Primary 7 1.Describe how girls and boys bodies and feelings change as they grow. 2.Explain why it is important to maintain good personal hygiene as their body changes. 1.Understand and discuss changes that happen emotionally and physically during puberty. 1.Describe how our feelings and emotions have changed as we grow older, and how we cope with them. 1.I can discuss the changes which occur during puberty for boys and girls. 2.I can identify the ways in which people grow and change physically and emotionally during puberty. 3.I can explain the importance of personal hygiene during and after puberty. 1.I can describe the process of menstruation. 2.I understand that everyone moves through puberty at different rates. 3.I can consider and discuss some of the changes over which we have no control 4.I can identify and discuss choices available to me when going through puberty. 1.I can recognise how people’s emotions change as they reach puberty. 2.I can identify how to deal with these changing emotions towards others in a positive way. Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

I am able to describe how human life begins and how a baby is born. Second Level - HWB 2-50a Primary 5Primary 6Primary 7 1.Identify the main things a pregnant woman needs to do to keep healthy. 2.Explain how the foetus develops over the course of nine months 1.Explain the cycle link between menstruation and pregnancy 1.Explain the process of fertilisation involving sperm and an egg. 2.Explain the steps involved in the birth process. Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

I understand my own body’s uniqueness, my developing sexuality, and that of others. Third Level HWB 3-47a and Fourth Level HWB4-47a Third Level – S1 1.Know the physical changes that both boys and girls will experience during puberty. 2.Know the emotional changes that both boys and girls will experience during puberty. 3.Value and be understanding of the differences between each other in relation to their body. 4.Know the meaning of the terms related to puberty and developing sexuality. 1.I can identify how both boys and girls bodies change physically during puberty. 2.I can explain the emotional changes that both boys and girls experience during puberty. 3.I can discuss the differences between each other in relation to their body. 4.I can explain the meaning of terms related to puberty and developing sexuality. Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

Working together – Staff, parents and pup i ls Build confidence Develop consistent approaches Raise awareness at other levels Moderation of standards Health and wellbeing leaflet Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

Questions Answering those sensitive questions ‘Ask it’ baskets NHS Health Scotland Resources: 1.Talking with your child 2.Talking with your teenager School Resources: 1.Body Boards 2.BBC Active 3.Primary Health and Values Dumfries High School Cluster 2015

Your role The most important thing as a parent/carer is to talk with your child. Dumfries High School Cluster 2015