Why we teach RSHE at St. Chad’s
To develop the following attitudes and virtues:
- respect for the dignity of every human being – in their own person and in the person of others;
- joy in the goodness of the created world and their own bodies;
- responsibility for one’s actions and a recognition of the impact of these on others;
- recognising and valuing their own sexual identity and that of others;
- celebrating the gift of life-long love;
- recognising the importance of marriage and family life
To develop the following personal and social skills:
- making sound judgements and good choices;
- loving and being loved, and the ability to form friendships and loving, stable relationships;
- managing emotions within relationships including when relationships break down;
- managing conflict positively, recognising the value of difference;
- cultivating humility, mercy and compassion, learning to forgive and be forgiven;
- developing self-esteem and confidence, demonstrating self-respect and empathy for others;
- building resilience and the ability to resist unwanted pressures, recognising the influence and impact of the media, internet and peer groups
To develop the following knowledge and understanding:
- the Church’s teaching on marriage and the importance of marriage and family life;
- the centrality and importance of virtue in guiding human living and loving;
- the physical and psychological changes that accompany puberty;
- the facts about human reproduction
How we teach RSHE at St. Chad’s
A broad and balanced curriculum is delivered through the ‘Come and See Religious Education programme, Life to the Full (Ten:Ten) curriculum, Statements to Live By, Early Learning Goals, the Science curriculum and links to CAFOD resources and the global calendar. RSHE is taught through both discrete and cross curricular lessons. The entire teaching is underpinned with a Christian faith understanding that our deepest identity is as a child of God – created, chosen and loved by God.
It is based on five core themes within which there will be some overlap. It is adaptable to the age and ability of the pupils. The five themes are:
Moral (this explores the individual)
Children will learn: about the Christian belief to love self, made in the image and likeness of God, and an understanding of the importance of respecting, valuing and understanding themselves as the basis for personal relationships.
Spiritual (this explore the individual’s approach to the world and relationships through their relationship with God)
Children will learn: about the Christian belief in a personal relationship with God which will guide their relationships with others.
Physical (this explores the individual’s response to the world as they change and develop physically)
Children will learn: about how they change and grow, the changes that will take place in their body and rooted in the command to love, the basis of all Christian life.
*They will learn the facts about human reproduction, how love is expressed sexually and how sexual love plays an essential and sacred role in procreation
Emotional (this explores the individual’s relationships through their emotional responses and how to deal with them)
Children will learn: about the changes which happen in life, how to manage their feelings and behaviour rooted in Gospel values.
Social (this explores the individual’s relationships with others in the local community and the wider world)
Children will learn: how human beings live in the wider community, including how to keep safe in situations with others and how to spread the Gospel for the good of individuals and the wider world.
What we aim to achieve through the teaching of RSHE at St. Chad’s
To ensure that all of our pupils:
- are equipped with the ability to make practical judgments about the right thing to do in particular circumstances
- are formed and informed in preparation for adult life