1. Y5 and Y6 SRE Programme Sex and Relationship Education April 2016

2. Our Philosophy What do they need to know before puberty begins? Appropriate sources of information

3. Our Aims: Untangle confusions and provide accurate information Answer questions honestly where appropriate – we may not answer every question. Girls and boys will have different experiences – important for all to have a wider understanding beyond ‘just me’. Why am I different?

4. Ready or not.. If they have questions, who are they asking? Notes passed in class – replaced by online messaging.

5. Where we find out about sex 1980s…… TV drama, teen magazines, older siblings, racy novels from the local library. Never asked my parents. 2016? Inappropriate access can lead to anxiety, inappropriate behaviour and a fear of being different.

6. Body words Best of all - use the correct words You may have introduced words as a family. Do not leave the private/sexual parts of the body unnamed. ‘Down there!’is not a helpful term.

7. The right words Penis / testicles Vagina / clitoris / labia Erection Wet Dream Intercourse Sperm Period Menstruation Pubic hair Genitals

8. What is your role? Find your own way to talk with your child about puberty, about relationships, about the role of sex in some relationships. Answer their questions Share the culture and ethos of your family Monitor their sources of information

9. Lessons about sex!? SRE means learning about: The importance of family Loving relationships Physical & emotional changes through puberty Knowledge about the human body Knowledge about human reproduction SRE does not promote: Sexual experimentation Sexual activity

10. Learning environment Supportive, familiar learning environment Mainly with own teacher and own class Not secretive or different – just learning No pressure to ask or answer questions Respect for cultural and family beliefs

11. Questions and the role of the teacher Factual questions – ‘plumbing’ information is easy. E.g. Puberty, erections, child birth, hairy armpits, cell division Questions we think are concerning for the age group; we may share with parents, talk to child privately, consult colleagues including counsellor. E.g. some sexual acts, reference to something seen or experienced. Questions around developing sexuality that require an simple, agreed response. These issues are discussed in more detail once these students reach Secondary School. E.g. masturbation, sexual identification – examples on next slide

12. What is Masturbation? Our response: Masturbation is a normal part of growing up. Touching your own genitals is not shameful, but should always be kept private. Parents should be concerned if masturbation becomes an obsessive or public activity.

13. What does gay mean? Our response… A gay person is attracted to people of the same gender as themselves. How come some people like men and women? Our response… Some people are attracted to people of either gender.

14. Respecting privacy We do not refer to our own experiences. We do not ask students to share their personal experiences in any context. We are mindful not to place students in situations which may lead to an accidental or inappropriate disclosure.

15. A family decision Supportive of cultural concerns You may consider it the responsibility of the family to provide appropriate sex education. Arrangements can be made to withdraw your child for part or all of the SRE programme We are happy to discuss any concerns