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    SEND and RSHE

    At St Philip's, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), can access a broad, balanced and inclusive Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum. Teaching is adapted to meet individual needs, ensuring that every child can develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to stay safe, healthy and prepared for life.

    RSHE Area

    SEND Links

    Relationships Education

    Visual supports, social stories and explicit teaching help pupils understand friendships, emotions, family relationships, kindness, respect and communication.

    Health Education

    Pupils are supported to understand personal hygiene, healthy lifestyles, emotional wellbeing, safety and self-care through adapted resources and practical learning opportunities.

    Personal Safety

    Clear and repeated teaching helps pupils recognise trusted adults, understand boundaries, identify unsafe situations and know how to seek help when needed.

    Emotional Wellbeing

    Additional support may be provided to help pupils identify, express and regulate emotions, build resilience and develop positive self-esteem.

    Online Safety

    Learning is adapted to ensure pupils understand online risks, personal information, privacy and safe digital behaviours.

    Preparing for Adulthood

    RSHE supports pupils in developing independence, confidence, decision-making skills and an understanding of their rights and responsibilities within society.

    Our Approach

    We support pupils with SEND by:

    • Adapting lessons and resources to meet individual needs.
    • Using visual aids, social stories and structured routines.
    • Providing additional adult support where appropriate.
    • Revisiting key concepts regularly to aid understanding.
    • Working closely with families and external professionals.
    • Creating a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel confident to ask questions.

    Intended Outcomes

    Through the RSHE curriculum, pupils with SEND will:

    • Develop positive relationships with others.
    • Understand how to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe.
    • Build confidence, independence and self-awareness.
    • Recognise and communicate their feelings appropriately.
    • Know where and how to seek help when needed.
    • Develop the skills needed to participate successfully in school, the community and later life.

    We believe that every child has the right to access high-quality RSHE, enabling them to flourish, develop healthy relationships and become confident, responsible members of society.

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