RSE

Parents are invited to read the information below regarding the Relationships Sex Education (RSE) policy.

In the academic year 2026, Relationships Education and Health Education became statutory in all primary schools in England. We are pleased to let you know that our school has decided to continue to adopt Life to the Full Plus by Ten Ten Resources. Ten Ten is an award-winning Catholic educational organisation that is well-respected and very experienced in this field of work.

                                                                        

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Consultation feedback

We would like to thank all the parents who took the time to attend our RSE consultation meeting, those who have viewed our proposed RSE Policy and those of you who took part in the Parent Survey.

Parent Survey – Summary of Results

Thank you to all parents and carers who took the time to complete our recent Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) survey. We received 40 responses, and we are grateful for the thoughtful feedback and views shared.

The survey was an important opportunity for parents to share their thoughts on our RSE programme and how we can continue to deliver it in a way that reflects our Catholic ethos, supports children's wellbeing and recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children.

Key findings

The feedback was generally positive, with strong support for many aspects of our RSE provision.

• 95% agreed that parents are the first educators of their children.
• 88% supported the Catholic ethos of our RSE programme.
• 87% supported teaching children the correct names for body parts in Key Stage 1.
• 85% supported an age-appropriate approach to teaching about female genital mutilation (FGM) in Key Stage 1.
• 82% supported teaching about discrimination and bullying in Upper Key Stage 2.
• 80% agreed that they understood what their children would be learning and when.
• 75% expressed confidence in the school's judgement when delivering RSE.
• 87% wanted further information about optional content and key decisions relating to the programme.

What parents told us

The survey highlighted several important themes:

Our Catholic ethos: Parents value an RSE programme rooted in Catholic teaching, which promotes dignity, respect, healthy relationships and care for others.

Keeping children safe: There was strong support for helping children understand personal boundaries, body safety, respectful relationships and how to seek help when needed.

Age-appropriate teaching: Some parents expressed concerns about when sensitive topics are introduced, including puberty, pornography, sexual orientation and gender identity. Parents emphasised the importance of teaching these subjects sensitively and in ways appropriate to children's ages and maturity.

Clear communication: Parents would welcome more information about lesson content, teaching resources and when particular topics will be covered.

Working in partnership: Parents highlighted the importance of the relationship between home and school, including opportunities to discuss sensitive topics and access guidance to support conversations at home.

Accessing RSE lesson content and resources

A reminder to all parents and carers: You can access all of our RSE lesson content, including the videos and teaching resources used in school, using the parent login details that have previously been shared with you via the school app.

To access the Online Parent Portal you will need the following login credentials for our school.
https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal/

Username: blessed-dom-nw9

Please see the school app for the password.

We encourage you to explore these materials so that you are fully informed about what your child will be learning and can feel confident in supporting conversations at home.

Moving forward together

We value all the feedback received and recognise that families may hold different views about aspects of RSE.

As a Catholic school, we remain committed to providing a caring, respectful and age-appropriate approach to RSE, rooted in our faith and focused on the dignity, safety and wellbeing of every child.

The feedback will help inform our ongoing review of RSE provision, particularly how we communicate curriculum content, share resources and support parents in their vital role as their children's first educators.

Thank you once again for your continued support and partnership. By working together, we can help our children develop the knowledge, confidence and values they need to build healthy, respectful relationships and stay safe.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education

Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education is a statutory subject in all primary schools in England. This subject builds on the non-statutory lessons we have previously taught in PHSE.

As a Catholic school, our mission is to support all of our pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, rooted in the wisdom and teaching of the Church.  The Church teaches us that this is very much a partnership with parents, in which parents are the first educators of their children on these matters; ultimately, you confer on us the right to co-educate your children with you.

Life to the Full Plus has been approved by the Westminister Catholic Diocese. Furthermore, Ten Ten have entered into a partnership with the Catholic Education Service and the Department for Education to provide training for teachers in Catholic schools on the new statutory curriculum.  Through their programme, Ten Ten understand the foundational role parents have in educating and nurturing their children on these matters. Within the programme, they have built-in resources that will keep you informed about what is being taught in school and allow you to engage your children in discussion, activity, and prayer.

Please see the link for further information  Ten Ten Resources | Catholic / Christian resources

The Life to the Full Plus programme is based on the structure of ‘A Model Catholic RSE Curriculum’ by the Catholic Education Service. This model curriculum was highlighted as a work of good practice by the Department of Education so we therefore have confidence that the programme will be fit for purpose in supporting the growth and development of your child.

Life to the Full Plus is much more than a series of lessons. It is an entire platform of creative resources that will engage, inform and inspire our children and, indeed, you as parents. This includes interactive video content, story-based activities, employing a wide range of teaching tools, original worship music and an accompanying programme of classroom prayers.

Life to the Full Plus is intended to be partnership between home, school and church. We know that you already do a fantastic job and we see our new programme as a means to further develop, support and enrich the partnership between home, school and church so that your child is fully supported.