Created: Sept 2013
Last reviewed: Jan 2020

BST Sex and Relationships
Education Policy

The British School in Tokyo
School Policy Document

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BST Sex and Relationships Education Policy
Introduction:‘SRE is the lifelong learning about physical, moral and emotional development. It is about
the understanding of the importance of stable and loving relationships, respect and care. It is also
about the teaching of sex, sexuality and sexual health. It is not about the promotion of sexual
orientation or sexual activity.’ DFE 2000.
Aims:
Through high quality learning and teaching, BST aims to Provide opportunities for students to have discussions about family life and a child’s place within asecure, loving relationship Provide students with accurate information to support the development of knowledge andunderstanding Reduce anxieties, misunderstandings and confusion Promote sensitive and caring personal relationships
 Encourage reflection on personal and social values
 Encourage respect and consideration for others Increase awareness of all consequences of behaviour

Organisation and planning:
In the Primary School and Secondary School
SRE is taught in units of work within the PHSE and science curriculum throughout the school.
Age-appropriate activities which cover this area of study are included in the following year group unitsof work:

Year group
Reception

Unit of work
Changes

Unit overview
A unit which develops an understanding of the students' life changes
since birth.

Year 1

Me and My
Relationships

A unit which promotes an understanding of our important
relationships and how to develop new friendships.

Year 2

Family andFriendships

A unit which develops an understanding of the difference in family
make-ups and friendships and how these can change.

Year 3

ChangeA unit which develops an awareness of different types ofrelationships including marriage and how to be effective within them.

Year 4Friendships
and Bullying

A unit which deepens the understanding of the emotional issues
involved in developing stable and nurturing friendships and how toavoid / deal with conflict and relationship problems.

Year 5Growing Up
A unit that promotes the importance of stable and loving relationships
and Relationships and teaches about sexual relationships. Some sessions are taught ingender groups to facilitate sensitive question and answer sessions.

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Year 7

ScienceA unit that reviews the teaching of reproduction of plants and animals
including human beings. The physical, emotional and psychologicalchanges related to puberty are also reviewed.

Year 7PSHCE

A unit that promotes the importance of stable and loving relationships
and includes discussion about sexual relationships.

Year 8

ScienceA unit which further develops an understanding of human reproduction

Year 8PSHCE

A unit that promotes the importance of stable and loving relationships
and includes discussion about sexual relationships.

Year 9ScienceA unit which deepens the understanding of hormones, contraception,
IVF and different types of reproduction.

Year 9PSHCE

A unit which explores the importance of relationships and the impact ofpregnancy on an adult's life and future responsibilities.

Year 10Science

A unit which develops an understanding of the cellular aspects ofsexual reproduction.

Year 10PSHCE

A unit which explores the importance of stable, loving
relationships including same sex relationships.

Year 11

ScienceA unit which investigates further understanding of IVF treatments.

Year 11PSHCE

A unit that explores the impact of teenage pregnancy, the related
responsibilities and life changes.

Monitoring and review:
The Primary PHSE coordinator is responsible for the implementation, coordination, delivery andmonitoring of the Sex and Relationships Education programme.
The Secondary phase leaders are responsible for the coordination and development of the PSHCE
curriculum which includes SRE. It is monitored by tutors, with the aid of the school nurses andother teachers if required. Monitoring is undertaken by phase leaders and the deputy head, who isresponsible for the secondary school’s pastoral provision.
The science curriculum includes elements of SRE. This is delivered by science teachers and monitoredby the Faculty leaders and the Head of Curriculum.

Paul ToughPrincipal

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