Information to support the introduction of ‘A Journey in Love’

“In the name of God, respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life” John Paul II in the Gospel of Life

Sex and Relationship Education What the law says… Governing Bodies and Headteachers must decide whether SRE, apart from that taught as part of the Science Curriculum, should be included in the school’s curriculum What it should consist of And how should it be organised A written record of decisions should be kept Parents should be consulted about programmes Governors must have a written statement of whatever policy they adopt The SRE programme is to be embedded in Personal, Social, Heath and Economic (PSHE) education Pupils are actively encouraged to develop loving and caring relationships Parents have a right to withdraw their children from all or part of SRE

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship, as well as Sex and Relationship Education(SRE) are all underpinned by a theology of relationship and all are encompassed in the title ‘Education for Personal relationships’ (EPR)

We believe in the unique dignity of the human person. Our approach to SRE is rooted in the Catholic Church’s teaching of the human person... Which must be presented positively and prudently Stemming from this we seek to educate the whole child: Spiritually, intellectually, morally, emotionally, and physically towards maturity.

All sex and relationship education will be in accordance with the Church’s moral teaching. Marriage is emphasised So is the Family BUT All children have a right to have their life protected whatever household they come from. Help will be given to help pupils deal with different sets of values.

So A Journey in Love is recommended to you. It focuses on the belief we are made in Gods image and likeness and as a consequence, gender and sexuality are God’s gift to us. An aspect of the mystery of God’s love is treated in each year group. Children are encouraged to marvel at the wonder and beauty of God’s creative love. This is reflected through a series of suggested, progressive and developmental tasks, activities and reflections.

L O V E A Journey in L O V E Sr Jude Groden RSM and contributors, Dominique Collins, Annette Lawrence DMJ A developmental programme for children in the primary years

LOVE A Journey in LOVE A developmental programme for children in the primary years Year OneYear Two c Year Three Year Four Year Five Year Six Nursery Reception A Journey in love - Home page

Each level will focus on the following themes: Physical Social Emotional Intellectual Spiritual Clear Learning Objectives Activities for each them Keywords for each level Pause, Reflect and Prayer at each level

A Journey in Love A developmental programme for children in the primary years. Sr Jude Groden RSM Published by McCrimmons ISBN The resource includes Book and CD £25.00