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Feedback from PHSE Consultation
Dear Parent/Carer,
Thropton Village First School carried out a consultation on Relationships, Health and Sex Education from Thursday, 11th March to Thursday, 25th March, 2021. Parents/Carers, Staff and Governors were sent a copy of our draft Relationships, Sex Education and Health Education policy together with with the relevant Government Guidance. Our virtual consultation asked:
1. I read and understood our school’s Relationships, Sex Education and Health Education policy – you may add any suggestions for additions/changes (please see statutory guidance)
2. I read and understand our school’s Relationships and Health Education curriculum plan you may add any suggestions / additions (please see statutory guidance)
3. I understand the right Parents/carers have to withdraw their child from sex education
There were four responses. Of the four responses all said they had read and understood our policy; all said that they had read and understood our Relationships and Health Education Plan. One response added the comment: “We are both happy with the plan. And understand the need to cover this topic”.
75% of the reponses said they understood the right of Parents/Carers to withdraw their child from sex education. The one respondent who had said they didn’t understand this question- during a subsequent conversion with the school – said that they had meant to say that they did understand it.
There were no further suggestions for additions/changes to the policy.
We also consulted with our school children – please see below:
PSHE Child Questionnaire
17 children asked from Years 2-4
| Do you like your PSHE lessons?
YES – 16 NO – 1 |
| What do you like about them?
The big book we record in The stories we look at Because we learn about friendship and I like friends They’re fun I like that we record things in a big book and I like that we sometimes link things to a book/story We keep it to ourselves and share what people have said with the whole school Fun activities Stories we hear It’s fun and we don’t need to answer questions if we don’t want to We do lots of activities I like it when we do it outside We record it in a big book We do activities that are fun and where we talk a lot When we sometimes watch a video about something How we have a class agreement about keeping what we talk about in the classroom We record it a big book and I like looking at it We do fun stuff |
| What do you dislike about them?
Doing writing Sometimes it’s a bit boring Nothing Sometimes it can be a bit boring if people are talking a lot If it’s too noisy I don’t like talking about things that happen in my life Nothing Nothing Sometimes it’s a bit hard |
| In PSHE we learn about friendship, health, well being, our body, money, jobs, growing up, staying safe…… Are there any other things you would like to learn about?
Gaming Lip reading What your teeth are made of Climate change Being a farmer How to become a farrier or archaeologist Sign language What we want to do when we are older How not to fall out with your friends |
| Any other comments….
It’s my favourite lesson I really like that people don’t argue in the lessons If I have had an argument with my friend at playtime it makes me regret it in the lesson |
Thank you very much for all of the responses to our consultation. PHSE and Relationships and Health Education is a really important part of our curriculum and we value your input into this essential work.
This week we will be following the scheme of work as listed in the appendix of our policy on which we consulted. Children will be looking at naming main parts of the body including genitalia.
‘Clever Never Goes’
We will be running a new child safety initiative called ‘Clever Never Goes’ this week and discussing this with the children during Team Time on Friday afternoon.
The ‘Clever Never Goes’ programme has been developed to replace the out-dated ‘stranger danger’ approach. Research shows that teaching children simply to avoid strangers fails to keep them safe. Strangers are often more likely to help a child than to harm them. Conversely, it can often be people known to children that pose the greatest threat.
‘Clever Never Goes’ moves the focus away from strangers and instead teaches children to recognise when someone (whether they are known to the child or not) is trying to persuade them to go with them. The programme is designed to be fun and positive, whilst at the same time delivering a serious message and giving children practical safety skills and confidence to engage with the outside world.
In addition to our lesson, you too can help your child to understand the Clever Never Goes message. You can download (free of charge) a Clever Never Goes home pack at the website www.clevernevergoes.
Thropton will be closed today due to the bad weather and further snow forecast
Please find letter from Simon Taylor, CEO of The Three Rivers Learning Trust.
This is a link from the chief nurse and interim chief medical officer of NHS Test and Trace to parents and carers. It explains in what circumstances parents should (or should not) book a coronavirus test for their child.
Requires a permanent, Level 3 Admin Assistant
To work 20 hours per week Term time + 5 additional days during school holidays £8685 – £8654
To start w/c 5th October 2020
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd September at 12 noon
Interview date: Tuesday 29 September; successful applicants will be contacted.
At Thropton Village First School children’s happiness is paramount. Set in the heart of our rural Northumberland village we promote our school values of friendship, trust, respect and tolerance.
Thropton Village First School enables each child to be the very best they can be, through a range of challenging and inspirational learning experiences that gives them an understanding of the wider world.
We are small enough to care but big enough to make a difference.
The successful person will be a highly efficient, self motivated, independent worker who is able to work as part of a family team in a small rural school as well as working closely with Cheviot staff in other schools. They will be the Communications Officer for the school and able to use all social media platforms and manage the school website in addition to all clerical and financial school systems. They will be trustworthy and able to work professionally under the highest level of confidentiality while maintaining and building good working relationships with all stakeholders. They will be compassionate and able to converse easily with young children. They must have a can do attitude and be happy to engage with all aspects of school life.
Please find following information and application process:
‘It was lovely to see the children and young people back in school last week. Attendance across all of the Trust schools was excellent and it is clear that everyone is very pleased to be back. We are all getting used to the new procedures and policies that we have implemented to keep everyone safe and I would like to thank you and your children for supporting these changes’.
To view the full letter please click here
Today we said goodbye to an amazing year 4 class. Unfortunately due to government restrictions we were unable to have our leavers service , therefore we have compiled a leavers video, from all the teachers and children.
We would like to wish our year 4 children all the best at Dr Thomlinson Middle School!
Covid 19 did not stop us with our annual sports morning. Each team (bubble) did very well, with great team work by all children.
