RSHE and Citizenship
At West Coventry Academy, we believe that supporting students to achieve their full potential, make informed decisions, and feel prepared for adult life is at the heart of education. Our approach ensures that every aspect of school life not only fosters academic success but also nurtures the skills needed for physical health, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. We encourage high aspirations and personal growth alongside academic achievement.
Our RSHE Provision
Our Relationships, Social, Health and Economic Education (RSHE) curriculum is thoughtfully planned and regularly reviewed to align with government guidelines while reflecting the needs and voices of our students and the wider community. We actively engage students in reviewing content, encouraging them to share their perspectives and concerns. This ongoing dialogue helps us continually improve our provision to offer the support they need. Feedback from parents, carers, and the broader school community is always welcomed to help us enhance student wellbeing and progress.
A Whole-School Commitment
RSHE is embedded across the curriculum, with all departments playing a vital role in supporting its delivery. We recognise the shared responsibility to nurture respectful, responsible, and resilient individuals who will make positive contributions to society.
Delivery of Citizenship
Our teachers integrate Citizenship into tutor time as well as PSHE lessons, fostering strong, supportive relationships and creating a safe environment where students can openly discuss issues that matter to them. This structure allows for deeper exploration of complex subjects in a secure, informed setting, promoting personal development, resilience, and shared values.
Enriching Learning Through Partnerships
We enhance our RSHE provision by collaborating with external experts and services. These partnerships offer valuable insights and experiences, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed for adulthood. Through these collaborations, we aim to raise career aspirations, broaden economic and global awareness, and celebrate the diverse, vibrant community we are proud to be part of.
A Comprehensive Approach
Our whole-school approach ensures consistent support for students’ emotional and physical health across all year groups. Alongside core RSHE lessons, students develop essential life skills such as cultural awareness, problem-solving, and effective communication. We instill key values, including respect for democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and appreciation of different faiths and beliefs, through a blend of timetabled lessons, assemblies, tutor activities, and off-timetable activities.
Off-Timetable Enrichment
When circumstances allow we run relevant activities, trips and event, focusing on topics such as the law, mental health, and citizenship. These events enable year groups to explore specific RSHE themes in depth, often with support from external organisations like the NHS, local banks, mental health services, universities, the armed forces, road safety teams, fire services, faith groups, and charities. These opportunities help students expand their social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding as they progress through school.
Community Connections
We work closely with local agencies, including community policing and youth services, to stay attuned to local and global issues. This allows us to adapt our RSHE curriculum in response to emerging needs, ensuring it remains relevant, inclusive, and respectful of the diverse values within our school community.
Our goal is for every student to leave West Coventry Academy equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their potential and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
For copies of the government guidance for RSHE (available in a range of languages please follow the link below). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-sex-and-health-education-guides-for-schools
RHSE Consultation
Dear Parents and Carers,
As a part of your child’s education at West Coventry Academy we promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive RE and Wellbeing curriculum. This subject area gives young people the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live safe, healthy, productive lives and meet their full potential. The Department for Education announced changes to relationships and sex education (RSE), which is part of our program of study. These changes came into effect from September 2020 and all schools are required to comply with the updated requirements. This means we continue to review our our RHSE curriculum and policy so we can be sure our provision is appropriate for our pupils based on their:
- Age
- Physical and emotional maturity
- Religious and cultural backgrounds
- Special educational needs and disabilities
RSHE is taught throughout the school in every year group and is monitored and reviewed regularly by the staff and governing body. All teaching takes place in a safe learning environment and is underpinned by our school ethos and values. As a school community, we are committed to working in partnership with parents and all stakeholders within it and as such we need your feedback to help us do this.
We would like to invite you:
- To take the opportunity to view our policy and curriculum
- To complete a questionnaire in order for your feedback to be captured:
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Neofitou
