Relationships, sexual health and parenthood education (RSHPE) forms a key element of personal, social and health education in schools and is an important part of children and young people\u2019s preparation for life, both as they are growing up and as adults. The overarching aim of the relationships and sexual health programme is to assist children and young people to make and respectful decisions that will promote positive sexual health and wellbeing for themselves and others.<\/p>\n
Primary Stages<\/strong><\/p>\n Primary 1-3<\/strong> (Early\/First Levels)<\/strong><\/p>\n Theme 1 \u00a0\u00a0 Uniqueness of the body. Primary 4-5 (First\/Second Levels)<\/strong><\/p>\n Theme 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exploring changes in the body. Primary 6-7 (Second Level)<\/strong><\/p>\n Theme 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physical and emotional changes at puberty. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Relationships, sexual health and parenthood education (RSHPE) forms a key element of personal, social and health education in schools and is an important part of children and young people\u2019s preparation for life, both as they are growing up and as adults. The overarching aim of the relationships and sexual health programme is to assist children … Continue reading Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood<\/span>
\nTheme 2 \u00a0\u00a0 Awareness of the way bodies grow and change.
\nTheme 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where living things come from.
\nTheme 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Family and other special people who care for me.
\nTheme 5 \u00a0\u00a0 Recognising and expressing feelings.
\nTheme 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Respect and care for self and others.
\nTheme 7 \u00a0\u00a0 Ways of Keeping Safe.
\nTheme 8 \u00a0\u00a0 Bullying.<\/p>\n
\nTheme 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How human life begins.
\nTheme 3 \u00a0\u00a0 Expressing and dealing with feelings and emotions.
\nTheme 4 \u00a0\u00a0 Being part of a family.
\nTheme 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friendships.
\nTheme 6 \u00a0\u00a0 Dealing with bullying situations including cyber bullying and keeping safe online.<\/p>\n
\nTheme 2 \u00a0\u00a0 Body image and self worth.
\nTheme 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Understanding developing sexuality and dealing with sexual feelings.
\nTheme 4 \u00a0\u00a0 Developing awareness of gender identity.
\nTheme 5 \u00a0\u00a0 Changing nature of friendship.
\nTheme 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Menstruation, pregnancy and birth.
\nTheme 7 \u00a0\u00a0 Being part of a family and the importance of respect within families.<\/p>\n