St Patrick's Primary School, Liverpool

RSE

Relationships and Sex Education

We follow ‘A Journey in Love’ which is the recommended Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) programme for Catholic primary schools. This is embedded in our whole school PSHE curriculum (see link below).

Programme Overview

  • Core Philosophy: It is based on the belief that we are made in the image and likeness of God.
  • Holistic Focus: It covers social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development.
  • Key Themes: Lessons focus on friendship, family, community, relationships, and spirituality.

Year Group Themes

  • Early Years (EYFS): The wonder of being special and unique
  • Year One: We meet God’s love in our family
  • Year Two: We meet God’s love in the community
  • Year Three: How we live in love
  • Year Four: God loves us in our differences
  • Year Five: God loves me in my changing and development
  • Year Six: The wonder of God’s love in creating new life

Under current UK Department for Education regulations, parents have the right to request that their child be withdrawn from the “sex education” components of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE).

If you wish to withdraw your child, we invite you to speak to a senior staff member before making a final decision. 

If you have any questions, or would like to see the Archdiocesan approved teaching materials, please contact a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

We would like to gather your views on RSE to support our delivery please complete the parent questionnaire regarding RSE – click here to access this questionnaire 

St Patrick’s RSE Policy

RSE Guide – Learning to love

RSE DfE Guidance for Parents

RSE DFE Guidance 

Bishop’s Statement on RSE