Relationships & Sex Education Information
RSHE Consultation September 2026
Relationships, Sex & Health Education (RSHE) has been statutory in primary schools since September 2021. Schools are required to consult with parents at least every two years or when changes are made.
As part of this, and following our previous consultation in Autumn 2024, we are now undertaking a further review of our RSHE policy in light of updated national guidance becoming statutory from September 2026.
As detailed below and via this webpage, we use the ‘Journey in Love’ programme, which is approved by our archdiocese.
Consultation period:
Tuesday 1st September – Friday 25th September 2026Â
Parent information session:Â
Tuesday 22nd September at 9am
How to take part:Â
- Review the proposed draft policy and Journey in Love materials shared on this page
- Submit feedback and questions via email to the school office at (ststephens_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk)
- Attend the parent information session on 22/9/26 at 9am in school to discuss your questions or feedback further.
Please contact the school office if you would like any further information on our consultation.
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 Sex and Relationship Education, and has been written as a progressive scheme of work that supports the Religious Education, PSHE and Science curricula taught within the school.
Throughout A Journey In Love, an aspect of the mystery of love is focused upon in each group. Children and young people are encouraged to marvel at the wonder and beauty of God’s creative love. This is reflected in each stage of a person’s growth in the Primary Years through a series of suggested, progressive and developmental tasks, activities and reflections which focus on physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development.
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.
A Journey In Love highlights the importance of parental input and children will be told to discuss their lessons at home. Parents/carers only have the right to withdraw their children from the non-statutory component of sex education in Year 6 and must put their request to withdraw in writing to the headteacher.
Here you will find information about ‘A Journey in Love’. Please read the ‘Booklet for Parents’ then click the link below for your child’s class information.
In the gallery below, you will find some examples of the Journey in Love activities completed in the Autumn Term from Years 1-6:
