At King Edwin Primary School, the teaching of Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) and Relationship and Sex Education (RSE):
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Helps children to make sense of the world around them and teach them how to be happy and stay safe in it.
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Develops an age-appropriate understanding of and respect for the Protected Characteristics.
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Allows children to explore their relationships and learn how to build and maintain positive, respectful and caring friendships.
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Teaches children about online relationships and how to stay safe using technology.
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Encourages children to explore families and help them to understand that everybody's family is unique.
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Supports children to understand how to look after their own bodies through exercise, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and looking after their mental health.
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Teaches children to be financially aware and to understand the world of work.
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Helps children to understand why and how bullying can occur and what support is available if they have worries about this.
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Develops children’s understanding of the British Values, preparing them for life in modern Britain.