There has been much talk and hype in the media regarding same-sex relationships and LGBTQ.
For absolute clarity regarding Abbey’s curriculum and the messages we give. We will be showing, through the resources that we use, that the representations of family may look different to different people. We will not be promoting one over another, nor will we be denigrating one over another.
Family is important.
Families may look different.
There has also been much talk and hype in the media regarding the sex education of children. The specific aspects to be covered can be found in a separate section at the end of this document. We aim to use age-appropriate scientific terminology for body parts. In brief: We teach about the parts of the body and how these work, and we explain to them what will happen to their bodies during puberty. For example, we tell the boys that their voices will change during puberty and we explain to the girls about menstruation. We encourage the children to ask for help if they need it. In science lessons in both key stages, teachers inform children about puberty and how a baby is born. For this aspect of the school’s teaching, we follow the guidance material in the New National Curriculum for Science
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