Statutory RSHE

We support schools to cover compulsory Relationships Education, RSE and Health Education with confidence.

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Please note: the information on this page refers to the 2019 RSHE statutory guidance. Updated statutory RSHE guidance was published in July 2025. Schools have until September 2026 to adapt their curriculum to reflect this new RSHE guidance, and in the meantime can continue to use this 2019 version until they are in a position to reflect all updates. We will support you to make these changes through CPD, guidance and lesson plans.
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What to cover, and how to cover it

Most of PSHE education became compulsory for all schools in September 2020. These statutory RSHE requirements cover Relationships Education at key stages 1 and 2, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) at key stages 3 and 4 and Health Education from key stage 1 to 4. This was a big moment for those of us working to raise the status and quality of the subject for years. 

We have everything you need to plan and teach RSHE with confidence while getting your senior leadership, parents and pupils on board. And we make sure you’re not just ticking boxes – but designing a coherent, easy-to-evidence PSHE curriculum that also covers economic wellbeing and careers. 

Meaningful RSHE for every pupil

Our advice and guidance will help you implement and maintain high-quality, engaging RSHE.
Planning and teaching
Plan and sequence effective RSHE
Use our Programme of Study and audit planning tools to build a comprehensive programme
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Teach PSHE education, including RSHE
Including lesson planning, creating a safe classroom and more
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RSHE implementation guidance to support schools with statutory RSHE curriculum requirements.
3 steps to RSHE success partner organisations

Training and events

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