RSHP

At BPS we base RSHP learning and teaching on the national teaching and learning resource for Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) education, which can be found at rshp.scot. This has been developed by NHS Specialists and teaching staff from both North and South Lanarkshire Councils. This resource was created from a need to improve the quality, relevance, consistency and coverage of RSHP education. RSHP education should help protect children and young people from harm and support them to understand that friendships and personal relationships should be healthy, happy and safe. Our RSHP education aims to reflect a modern and inclusive Scotland where we value and respect the human rights of everyone.

Learning in RSHP will build on our pupils’ previous knowledge and will be taught throughout the school, through a progressive programme, which meets the needs of all learners and is age and stage appropriate. Learning in RSHP will include class discussion, group and individual activities and the use of educational videos and literature where appropriate. Learners will be assessed on an ongoing basis through discussion and observation.

Themes that run through the RSHP curriculum are detailed below. These themes support teachers to highlight important information, appropriate to the stage of their class. 

● Bodily autonomy, consent and protection from harm

● Emotional wellbeing and help-seeking behaviour

● Equalities and inclusion

● Gender equality, discrimination and gender-based violence

● Parenthood and families

● Relationships and friendships

●Sexual health and reproduction

Our RSHP programme is based on the Experiences and Outcomes and Benchmarks of Curriculum for Excellence for Early, First and Second Levels. Plans and further information can be found below for each stage.