PSHE and RSHE

Relationship, Sex and Health Education

RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education) is taught throughout each pupil’s time at St Alban’s CVA, in line with guidance from the Diocese of Nottingham and the Department for Education. Across the academic year, all classes follow the Catholic RSHE programme Life to the Full Plus, which also incorporates PSHE.

Our RSHE policy is available below. It outlines how the school delivers RSHE within a Catholic framework, supporting pupils’ personal development through a safe, inclusive and age-appropriate curriculum. The Ten:Ten Life to the Full Plus programme promotes respect, healthy relationships, wellbeing and safeguarding, while working in partnership with parents and meeting statutory requirements.

Our PSHE/RSHE Curriculum Map demonstrates how curriculum expectations are met through our Caritas in Action approach, Catholic Social Teaching principles, PSHE, Forest School and the Science curriculum. As with all aspects of life at St Alban’s CVA, this is underpinned by Gospel values.

Parents are kept informed about their children’s learning, particularly in relation to the teaching of correct anatomical terminology, menstruation and sex education. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from certain elements of sex education; however, some aspects are statutory within the Science curriculum. Opportunities to view teaching materials are provided via the Parent Portal, which is shared with families.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs McNamara (Headteacher), Mrs James (PSHE/RSHE Lead) or Mrs Johnson (Deputy Headteacher and Safeguarding Lead) using the usual school contact methods.

RSHE Including PSHE Policy January 2026