Learning and Teaching

Heath and Wellbeing - Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE)

In Wales, Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) is now a compulsory part of the school curriculum. Its purpose is simple: to help children understand themselves, build healthy relationships and stay safe as they grow.  

At our school, we use Jigsaw—a well‑established, child‑centred PSHE programme—to support our RSE lessons. Jigsaw provides clear, age‑appropriate materials that help children explore topics in a safe, thoughtful and sensitive way.

What does RSE teach?

RSE helps children to:

• Look after their health and emotional well‑being

• Build positive, safe relationships with family and friends

• Understand how relationships and identity develop as they get older

• Respect their own rights and the rights of others

The focus is always on age‑appropriate learning that supports children as they grow and develop.

Why is RSE important?

High‑quality RSE helps children:

• Recognise what healthy and safe relationships look like

• Know when something isn’t right and how to get help

• Understand equality, respect and kindness

• Challenge bullying, including homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying

• Make informed, confident choices as they move towards adulthood

RSE is a key part of keeping children safe and promoting well‑being.

primary-rse-parent-information-leaflet-wales.pdf 

pshe-3-11-knowledge-content-snapshot-overview.pdf