From September 2020, statutory guidance relating to Relationships Education, Relationship (RSE) and Health Education was introduced. Government guidance on Relationships Education, Relationship (RSE) and Health Education at: Understanding Relationships

The RSE and Health Education policy for Winifred Holtby Academy can be accessed below:

Relationships Education, Relationship (RSE)

By the end of secondary school:

Schools should continue to develop knowledge on topics specified for the primary RSE curriculum as required and in addition cover content in the following topic areas by the end of secondary school:

• Families
• Respectful relationships, including friendships
• Online & media
• Being safe
• Intimate and sexual relationships, including sexual health

Relationships and Sex Education, (RSE)

Relationships and Sex Education will build on the teaching at primary. It aims to give young people the information they need to help them develop healthy, nurturing relationships of all kinds. RSE content covers what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like and what makes a good friend, colleague and successful marriage or committed relationship. At the appropriate time, the focus will move to developing intimate relationships, to equip young people with knowledge they need to make safe, informed and healthy choices as they progress through adult life. At Winfred Holtby Academy the above RSE topics are taught via the PSHCE curriculum. Click on the related link below to view the 2022/23 RSE programme for both KS3 and KS4 year students:  

PSHCE/RSHE/Programme 2024/2025

Health Education

By the end of secondary school:

Health Education aims to give your child the information they need to make good decisions about their own health and wellbeing, to

recognise issues in themselves and others, and to seek support as early as possible when issues arise. Health Education is taught via a range of subjects across the academy.

• mental wellbeing
• internet safety and harms
• physical health and fitness
• healthy eating
•  drugs, alcohol and tobacco
•  health and prevention
•  basic first aid
• changing adolescent body

At Winfred Holtby Academy the above Health Education topics are taught through a range of subject areas. Click on the link below to view the 2024/2025 Health Education Curriculum mapping for our academy.

Curriculum content

Read the Department for Education FAQs for Parents: FAQs

For further information, or should you have any questions relating to the Relationships Education, Relationship (RSE) and Health Education programme at our academy please email: RSE@winifredholtbyacademy.com