At The Priory Witham, we are committed to promoting personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive, well-structured programme of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, based on the PSHE Association’s Primary and Secondary guidance, recommended by the Department for Education.

Our PSHE curriculum equips children and young people with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills they need to lead healthy, safe, productive and fulfilling lives, both now and in the future. It also strongly supports The Priory Federation of Academies Trust’s vision of developing true citizens of the world.

For further information, please refer to the Personal Development section of the website:

Priory Witham Academy – Personal Development

Relationships and Health Education is delivered as part of our wider PSHE curriculum.

The Trust RSE policy can be viewed here

If you would like any further information about our curriculum please contact us at: generalenquiries@priorywitham.co.uk

RSE Curriculum: Statement of Intent

The intent of our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum is to ensure it forms an integral part of lifelong learning, enabling students to make responsible, informed and confident decisions. We aim to support students in understanding the importance of family life, stable and loving relationships, respect for others, and the values of care, love and mutual respect.

Through RSE and health education, the Academy actively promotes students’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical development, both within the Academy and in wider society.

In addition, our RSE curriculum aims to:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based and age-appropriate teaching that reflects modern society
• Ensure entitlement for all young people
• Be delivered within a context that promotes family values, respect, affection, openness and understanding
• Encourage respectful dialogue between students and staff, valuing all viewpoints
• Create a safe, supportive environment where questions and discussion about relationships and sexual health can take place without stigma or embarrassment.
• Recognise parents and carers as the primary educators in relationships and growing up, and work in partnership with them through consultation and communication
• Acknowledge the valuable contribution of health professionals, social workers, peer educators and other external partners