From September 2026, all primary schools in England will follow updated statutory guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) for Relationships and Health Education (RHE). In response, drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust has reviewed its RHE policy and curriculum to ensure it meets the new requirements and remains appropriate for pupils.
What is changing?
The updated guidance introduces several key developments:
- Stronger online safety focus – helping children understand and respond to risks they may encounter online
- Use of correct body part names – supporting safeguarding and clear communication
- Broader personal safety education – including everyday risks such as roads, water, railways and fire
- Greater focus on emotions, change and loss – supporting wellbeing, resilience and understanding of bereavement
- Clearer inclusion of different families – ensuring all pupils feel represented, including those with same-sex parents
- No fixed age limits – schools use professional judgement to ensure content is age-appropriate
- Stronger partnership with parents – schools must consult parents and share curriculum materials
The Trust has ensured that all statutory updates are reflected in the RHE curriculum. The existing Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) content will continue, as it already meets requirements and is appropriate for pupils.
You can view the current curriculum on the PSHE section of the school website:
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- Audley Primary School
- Beechwood CE Primary School
- Bromley Pensnett Primary School
- Hawbush Primary School
- Hob Green Primary School
- Jervoise School
- Paganel Primary School
- Princethorpe Schools
- The Oaks Primary School
- The Oval School
- Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
- Wychall Primary School
- Yorkmead Junior and Infant School
Have your say
We are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure the policy reflects both the needs of pupils and the values of our school communities.
We are now inviting parents and carers to take part in a consultation.
During the consultation, you can:
- Read the draft RHE policy
- View an overview of the curriculum for each year group
- Share your views, questions and feedback via the online feedback form
Consultation details
- Consultation opens: Friday 8 May 2026
- Consultation closes: Friday 29 May 2026
- Note: Consultation for Yorkmead Junior and Infant School opens Tuesday 12 May 2026 and closes Tuesday 2 June 2026
- If you would like to provide feedback, please follow this link: Online Form
- Hard copies of this consultation along with large print versions and translations into other languages are available on request from your child’s school. Maximum of 2 copies per request or individual.
Why your feedback matters
We understand that RHE is an important and sometimes sensitive area of the curriculum. Our aim is to ensure that pupils receive high quality, age appropriate, learning that supports their wellbeing, safety, and personal development. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us shape a policy that supports our pupils while respecting the views of our school communities.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to engage with this consultation. We greatly value your partnership and support.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher of your School.
Publication Date: Friday 8th May 2026
