| Year Group | Learning Objectives | Key Vocabulary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | -To explore the differences between males and females and to name the body parts -To consider touch and to know that a person has the right to say what they like and dislike -To explore different types of families and who to go to for help and support | Stereotypes, gender roles, similar, different, male, female, private parts, penis, testicles, vagina, womb, family, fostering, adoption, relationship |
| 4 | -To explore the human lifecycle -To identify some basic facts about puberty -To explore how puberty is linked to reproduction | Puberty, lifecycle, reproduction, physical, breasts, sperm, egg, pubic hair, emotional, feelings |
| 5 | -To explore the emotional and physical changes occurring in puberty -To understand male and female puberty changes in more detail -To explore the impact of puberty on the body & the importance of hygiene -To explore ways to get support during puberty | Puberty, physical changes, emotional changes, moods, menstruation, periods, tampons, sanitary towels, wet dreams, semen, erection, sweat, breasts, spots, pubic hair, facial hair, underarm hair, sexual feelings |
| 6 | -To consider puberty and reproduction -Consider physical & emotional behaviour in relationships -*To explore the process of conception and pregnancy (lesson 3)* -To explore positive and negative ways of communicating in a relationship *In year 6, the children learn about sex. Parents have a right to withdraw their children from this lesson. Please contact the head teacher for information on how to do this. | Womb, sperm, egg, conception, fertilisation, pregnancy, sexual intercourse, twins, fostering, adoption, relationship, love, friendship, consent, intimacy, communication, personal/private information, internet safety |