RSE at St Augustine's
“I have come that you might have life and have it to the full” John 10: 10
A Journey in Love is a resource created by Sister Jude Groden of BRES. It is the recommended programme of study for Catholic schools for Relationship and Sex Education and has been written as a progressive scheme of work that supports the Religious Education, PSHE and Science curricula taught within the school. Our approach to relationship and sex education is rooted in the Catholic Church’s teaching and is presented positively and carefully.
Following guidance from our Bishop and Diocese and from Bishops of England and Wales and as advocated by the DFE, all relationship and sex education will be firmly embedded in the Religious Education framework, as we are concerned, primarily, with nurturing and educating the human wholeness of our pupils: spiritually, intellectually, morally, emotionally, psychologically, and physically.
As with all aspects of learning, children are naturally curious, and many will have questions related to their lessons. Opportunities to discuss questions form part of the lessons and again these are treated with care and understanding.
All relationship and sex education will be in accordance with the Church’s moral teaching. It will emphasise the central importance of marriage and the family whilst acknowledging that all pupils have a fundamental right to have their life respected whatever household they come from and support will be provided to help pupils deal with different sets of values.
A Journey in Love highlights the importance of parental input and children will be told to discuss their lessons at home. Details of Journey in Love can be accessed through the links below:
