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Why do we need to teach sex and relationship education in primary schools?

Why do we need to teach sex and relationship education in primary schools?. In the 1970’s the UK had similar teenage birth rates to other European countries but while they have seen dramatic falls, the UK rate remains largely unchanged.

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Why do we need to teach sex and relationship education in primary schools?

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  1. Why do we need to teach sex and relationship education in primary schools?

  2. In the 1970’s the UK had similar teenage birth rates to other European countries but while they have seen dramatic falls, the UK rate remains largely unchanged.

  3. The conception rates among females aged 13 – 15 years old were between 8 to 10 per cent per 1000 females in 1999 to 2000.

  4. The under 16 conception rate for England in 2002 was 7.9 per cent per 1000 girls in 2002.

  5. A recent UNICEF report on teenage pregnancy in industrialised countries listed the United Kingdom as having the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe.

  6. There is a concern about the rate of teenage pregnancies because these figures are a good indicator of general sexual health and have repercussions for other social issues.

  7. 90% of teenage mothers who have their baby outside of marriage and relationships started in the teenage years have at least a 50% chance of breaking down.

  8. Teenage parents are more likely than their peers to live in poverty and unemployment and then be trapped there through lack of education, child care and social assistance.

  9. 51% of all conceptions among under 16 year olds resulted in terminations in 1990 and 54% in 2000.

  10. Death rates for the babies of teenage mothers is 60% higher than for babies of older mothers. They are likely to have low birth weights, have childhood accidents and be admitted to hospital.

  11. In the longer term, their daughters have a higher chance of becoming teenage mothers themselves.

  12. Research shows that good sex and relationship education helps to delay rather than accelerate the age at which young people start to become sexually active.

  13. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO TEACH?

  14. ‘The department recommends that all primary schools should have a sex and relationship education programme tailored to the age and physical and emotional maturity of the children’ DfEE SRE Guidance 2000

  15. OFSTED inspectors are required to evaluate and report on the strengths and weaknesses of the provision made by schools for sex and relationship education.

  16. The National Curriculum for Science requires schools to teach: • Life processes including nutrition, movement, growth and reproduction common to animals including humans...and the main stages of the human life cycle.

  17. SEX EDUCATION IS... • Knowledge • Positive Self Esteem • Assertiveness • Choice Making • Self Expression • Respect

  18. SEX EDUCATION IS NOT... • Encouraging children into early sexual experimentation • Instilling our views on to the children • Using inappropriate resources or materials • Forcing children to take part in discussions • Answering questions without a sound knowledge ourselves

  19. HOW DO WE TEACH SRE? • A continuation of the circle time sessions the children have been taking part in throughout the year. • Sessions are planned – to ensure continuity but go at pace children are comfortable with • In a safe, relaxed environment • Taking part in discussions is always voluntary • Channel 4 DVD, • Parents have the right to withdraw their child – please inform us in writing

  20. WHAT DO WE TEACH AT H.P.J.S? • Year Group 3 – Families • Know what caring in a family looks like • Know how families change • Know about and accept a wide range of different family arrangements e.g second marriages and extended families • Know how people change as they get older • Know the names of the sexual parts of the body • Year Group 4 - Keeping Safe and Healthy • Respect their own and others bodies • Be able to decide who has access to their body • Be able to discuss and ask questions about changing bodily needs • Know about physical changes that take place at puberty, why they happen and how to manage them • Know how body changes at puberty affect hygiene • Be able to manage hygienic procedures

  21. Year group 5 - Body Parts and Reproduction • Know what love and sexual relationships are • Know the names and functions of the sexual parts of the body • Know the functions of the egg and sperm • Know about physical changes that take place at puberty, why they happen and how to manage them • Year Group 6 - Gender Stereotypes and Relationships • Show understanding of gender stereotypes • Know how the media impact on the forming of attitudes • Know that body changes are a preparation for sexual maturity, and understand the process of contraception and birth • Know about the main stages of the human life cycle • Know more about the changes that take place in human life-parenthood and making new relationships

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