PHSE Sex Education Letter – Year 5/6
Dear Parents/Carers,
As part of our agreed PHSE programme, we plan to deliver a series of lessons on human growth and reproduction to the Year 5/6 pupils on Wednesday 17th July 2024. The content of these lessons is specified in the National Curriculum and covered by our Relationships, Health and Sex Education (RHSE) Policy. Copies of the policy can be obtained from the school office or are available on the website www.uphillvillageacademy.clf.uk
Please be aware that we will be teaching the objectives to Y5 and Y6 children together in their classes but separating genders for some of the sessions.
The sequence of lessons is as follows:
Self-image
Body image
Puberty and feelings
Conception to birth
Reflections about change
Physical attraction
Respect and consent
Boyfriends/girlfriendsWe believe that teaching children about human growth and reproduction is a vitally important school topic for Years 5/6. However, if you do not wish your child to participate in these sessions, we would ask that you send a written request for your child to be withdrawn.
If we do not receive a withdrawal request by Monday 15th July, we will assume that you are happy for your child to participate.
Yours sincerely
The Year 5/6 Team
