We very much.Health education which includes Sex and Relationship Education and Drug Education, is taught throughout the College to Years 7-13 during their Personal & Social Health Education (PSHE) pessons.  Other subjects such as Citizenship, Science, English, Food Technology and History also play a major role in the delivery of this, as they cover topics which encompass Health Education.

Sex and Relationship Education is presented in a sensitive manner and should be complementary to the role of parents.  DVD’s and outside speakers are used with particular topics.  Please contact the College if you wish to see the materials used or ask questions about Sex and Relationship Education at Earl Mortimer College.

Parents have a right to withdraw their child from any aspect (or all aspects) of Sex Education not covered in the National Curriculum.

Sex Education at Earl Mortimer College – Summary Of Content

Years 7* and 8* – Age 11-13

• Sexual development in humans
• Puberty – what’s happening to me?
• Menstrual Cycle – an introduction
• Adult Sex Organs
• Contraception – an introduction
• Childbirth
• Body image – the way I look

Year 9* – Age 13-14

• Sexual relationships
• Language and contexts
• Social/sexual attitudes implicit in language
• Facts/consequences of sexual relationships
• Menstrual cycle, pregnancy and childbirth
• AIDS, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Legal considerations and consequences
• Contraception
• The Law relating to sex
• Relationships

Year 10 – Age 14-15

• HIV/AIDS reinforcement
• Healthy relationships
• Single mothers and the obstacles that lie ahead

Year 11 – Age 15-16

• Parenthood
• Consequences of pregnancy
• Support agencies

Years 12*, 13 and 14 – Age 16-19

• Lifestyles – sexual relationships
• STDs

* Some lessons in Years 7, 8, 9 and 12 are delivered by the College Nurse.