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Sex EducationAt Painsley our policy reflects the belief that people are a unique creation made in God's image. Thus the gift of sexuality is seen as intimately bound to human relationships, especially that of marriage. Therefore sex education in the school does not just concentrate on the physical aspect of reproduction but emphasises the importance of relationships. More than ever, young people in our care need help and guidance in their struggle to live out their lives as members of the Christian family. Christian values are the foundation upon which our policy is built, and it is delivered in a way that does not preach, but rather informs and helps pupils, enabling them to reach their own conclusions upon thorough reflection in the light of Christian values and the teaching of the Catholic church. Overall the aims of our policy support the personal, moral and social development of all pupils, ensuring that they have the ability to accept their own and others' sexuality in positive ways and to enjoy relationships based upon mutual respect, dignity and responsibility, free from any abuse. Sex education is principally taught by the Religious Education and the Science departments, although P.E. and child development also take on board some aspects of the policy. The main biological facts are studied in Year 7 in Science Many other aspects of Health Education are studied in Science and other subjects. "Pupils develop through the school as mature and responsible young people." Ofsted, April 1997 |
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and the issue of
relationships and sexual morality are considered in Religious Education
throughout Years 7 to 11.
