At Shuttleworth College we aim to provide the skills and knowledge to enable each student to become healthy, independent, curious and responsible members of society.
Our PSHE curriculum allows students to understand how they are developing throughout their secondary school years personally and socially and tackle many moral, social and cultural issues that are part of their adolescent lives. Not only can we prepare them for issues that they will face in their adolescent lives, but our aim is to prepare them for life after school. At Shuttleworth College we understand the importance and fortune of living in a multi‐cultural society, therefore we provide our students with the opportunities to learn about different cultures to help them become a member of such a diverse society. By promoting opportunities to learn about rights and responsibilities both within school and outside of school, students begin to develop the ability to self‐reflect and develop their own skills and are encouraged to develop their sense of self‐worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and within the wider community.
PSHE will be taught to Key Stage Three through the Humanities faculty, with 1 hour a fortnight dedicated timetable time to PSHE. At Key Stage Four, they are completing a programme of study known as ‘Worldview Studies’ which is also delivered by form tutors in registration groups. In these sessions, the students will learn statutory PSHE content, SRE content, and Core RE elements.
PSHE 5 year curriculum plan
PSHE 5 year progression map
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
1. Can I withdraw my child from the relationship’s aspects of RSE content?
a. We have a statutory (legal) obligation to deliver all parts of the RSE statutory framework within our Academy. As per the DFE guidance parents cannot withdraw children from any lessons around Relationships, this includes different types of relationships and LGBTQ+. Parents will continue to have a right to request to withdraw their child from sex education delivered as part of RSE. Three terms before a child turns 16 the right to withdraw is given to them. At this point, if the child themselves have the right to receive sex education rather than be withdrawn if they wish.
2. Does the new Relationships Education and RSE curriculum take account of my faith?
a. The subjects are designed to help pupils from all backgrounds build positive and safe relationships, and to thrive in modern Britain as per the 2010 Equality act. When putting together this policy, the religious background of pupils has been considered, so that topics are appropriately handled. In developing these subjects, the DFE, have worked with a number of representative bodies and faith organisations, representing all the major faith groups in England.
3. Within my religion there are rules around contraception and abortion, how will you ensure that this is handled sensitively?
a. Where contraception and abortion are taught this will be done in a factual way. The range of contraception available will be discussed, this will include the use of abstinence and natural contraceptive methods. Where abortion is taught, this is done in line with the laws of the UK, and discussions will focus on the law around abortion and will not be opinion based. For both topics it will be highlighted that within certain religions both contraception and abortion are not allowed.
4. Will my child be taught about LGBTQ+ relationships?
a. DFE guidance states that “Pupils should be taught about the society in which they are growing up. These subjects are designed to foster respect for others and for difference and educate pupils about healthy relationships Pupils should receive teaching on LGBT content during their school years. Teaching pupils about the society that we live in and the different types of loving, healthy relationships that exist can be done in a way that respects everyone. Primary schools should cover LGBT content when teaching about different types of families. Secondary schools should cover LGBT content in their RSE teaching. RSE should meet the needs of all pupils,– this should include age appropriate teaching about different types of relationships in the context of the law.”
Contact:
Mr R. Hinchliffe
