RSE Programme

St. SEACHNALL'S RSE
PROGRAMME

Learning about relationships and sexuality is a process that goes on throughout our lives. Children learn primarily from their families. Therefore, as a parent, you are the first and most important teacher of your child when it comes to relationships and sexuality. A school based Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) programme can complement and support what children are learning at home. RSE is most effective when schools and parents work in partnership.

The Department of Education and Skills requires all schools to teach RSE and to have an RSE policy. The policy will ensure that RSE is taught in a way that reflects the core values and ethos of St. Seachnall’s N.S.

What is RSE?

RSE teaches children about relationships, sexuality and their own growth and development. The lessons give children the opportunity to reflect on their lives and their relationships in a social, moral and spiritual framework. RSE is taught in the context of a wider subject called Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE).

SPHE provides opportunities to:
· Foster the personal development of children
· Promote the health and well being of children
· Help children to maintain supportive relationships
· Encourage children to become active, responsible citizens

The Stay Safe Programme is also an aspect of SPHE. The programme helps children to deal with upsetting, unsafe or frightening situations. For more information go to: www.staysafe.ie