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This starts with pupils being taught about what many healthy and unhealthy relationships may look like, what friendships are and are not, what family means and who the people are who can support them. From preschool, pupils will be taught how to take turns, how to treat each other with kindness, consideration and respect, the importance of honesty and truthfulness, permission seeking and giving, and the concept of personal privacy. Establishing personal space and boundaries, showing respect and understanding the differences between appropriate and inappropriate or unsafe physical, and other, contact – these are the forerunners of teaching about consent, which takes place at secondary school.

● Teaching about relationships requires sensitive and well-judged teaching based on knowledge of pupils and their circumstances including acknowledging the nine protected characteristics. Families of many forms provide a nurturing
environment for children. (Families can include for example, single parent families, LGBT+ parents, families headed by grandparents, adoptive parents, foster parents/carers amongst other structures.)

● Positive relationships are embedded through our relational coaching circles, dojo captains, community events and nurture systems.

● Science as well as PSHE cover many areas of relationships and sex education including body changes and puberty. These lessons are supported from the school nurse with the pants talk in year 2 and the puberty talk in year 5. In some circumstances some cohorts may benefit from sex education and period talks. These decisions are made in line with parental support.

At Tyneview, we are committed to embedding the relational approach into every aspect of school life. This approach focuses on fostering positive relationships built on trust, respect, and understanding. By prioritizing strong connections between staff, pupils, and families, we create a nurturing and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Through relational practices, we ensure that our pupils develop social and emotional skills, such as empathy, communication, and self-regulation. Staff receive training to use restorative techniques, resolve conflicts constructively, and model positive interactions. This approach not only supports children’s well-being but also enhances
their ability to engage in learning and thrive socially. By embedding the relational approach, we cultivate a community where kindness, respect, and strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do, helping our pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.