At Lime Academy Orton we do not seek to be a substitute for the important role that parents/carers have to play within this delicate area. As within all areas of the curriculum, we strive to work very closely with families.  We aim to provide a programme to all of our pupils, which will provide information appropriate to their physical and emotional maturity. Assisting pupils to develop strategies for keeping safe, good social behaviour and respect for the feelings of others is constantly being reinforced throughout the school. Any parent/carer with strong views on this subject is urged to contact the school for further discussions. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from sex education although not from those elements which are covered in Science National Curriculum.

As a part of your child’s education, we promote personal wellbeing and development through our bespoke Personal Development and Wellbeing curriculum programme. The programme supports learners to develop age and stage appropriate knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live safe, healthy and productive lives. It is taught throughout the school, in every key stage and pathway in a safe learning environment underpinned by our Trust ethos:

As you may already be aware, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is now, nationally, a compulsory part of PSHE. RSE is delivered in all Lime Trust Academies and provides the statutory relationships education.

More details on our Wellness curriculum can be found on our curriculum document.

In addition to this we also work with external specialist Dhiverse who deliver their ABC Project in school to specific learners – we will always seek your permission before you child accesses this resource.

Our new Relationship and Sex Education Policy can be viewed on the Policy page of our website, which has been through a period of Parent and Carer consultation.

This is no right to withdraw from Relationship Education at primary level and we believe the content at this level – family, friendship, safety (including online) is important for all learners that are at a stage where they can access this on our inspire pathway.

Secondary learner requests to withdraw from Relationship Education should be made formally via email to the headteacher via the school office, attaching the form at the end of the RSE policy outlining the reason for withdrawal. As a learning community we are committed to working in partnership with families, if you have any questions or want more information to support your decision, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss.