Curriculum for Excellence

Relationships, sexual health and parenthood

Learners develop an understanding of how to maintain positive relationships with a variety of people and are aware of how thoughts, feelings, attitudes, values and beliefs can influence decisions about relationships, and sexual health.  They develop their understanding of the complex roles and responsibilities of being a parent or carer.
Early First Second Third Fourth
I am aware of how friendships are formed and that likes, dislikes, special qualities and needs can influence relationships.

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I am aware of how friendships are formed and that likes, dislikes, special qualities and needs can influence relationships.

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I understand that a wide range of different kinds of friendships and relationships exist.
I understand the importance of being cared for and caring for others in relationships, and can explain why.
I understand the importance of being cared for and caring for others in relationships, and can explain why.
I understand positive things about friendships and relationships but when something worries or upsets me I know who I should talk to.

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I understand positive things about friendships and relationships but when something worries or upsets me I know who I should talk to.

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I am aware that positive friendships and relationships can promote health and the health and wellbeing of others.

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I understand and can demonstrate the qualities and skills required to sustain different types of relationships.

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I understand and can demonstrate the qualities and skills required to sustain different types of relationships.

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      I understand and can explain the importance of, and need for, commitment, trust and respect in loving and sexual relationships. I understand the different contexts of such relationships including marriage.
I understand and can explain the importance of, and need for, commitment, trust and respect in loving and sexual relationships. I understand the different contexts of such relationships including marriage.
I know that there are people in our lives who care for and look after us and I am aware that people may be cared for by parents, carers or other adults.
I know that there are people in our lives who care for and look after us and I am aware that people may be cared for by parents, carers or other adults.
I am identifying and practising skills to manage changing relationships and I understand the positive impact this can have on my emotional wellbeing.
I recognise that power can exist within relationships and can be used positively as well as negatively.
I recognise that power can exist within relationships and can be used positively as well as negatively.
I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication.

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I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication.

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I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication.

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I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication.

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I am aware of the need to respect personal space and boundaries and can recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication.

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      I reflect on how my attitudes, beliefs, values and morality can influence my decisions about friendships, relationships and sexual behaviour.
I reflect on how my attitudes, beliefs, values and morality can influence my decisions about friendships, relationships and sexual behaviour.
      I know that popular culture, the media and peer pressure can influence how I feel about myself and the impact this may have on my actions.
I know that popular culture, the media and peer pressure can influence how I feel about myself and the impact this may have on my actions.
      I am developing skills for making decisions about my relationships and sexual behaviour. I am able to apply these to situations that may be challenging or difficult.
I am developing skills for making decisions about my relationships and sexual behaviour. I am able to apply these to situations that may be challenging or difficult.
I recognise that we have similarities and differences but are all unique.
I recognise that we have similarities and differences but are all unique.
I recognise that how my body changes can affect how I feel about myself and how I may behave.
I understand my own body's uniqueness, my developing sexuality, and that of others.
I understand my own body's uniqueness, my developing sexuality, and that of others.
I am aware of my growing body and I am learning the correct names for its different parts and how they work.
I am aware of my growing body and I am learning the correct names for its different parts and how they work.
  Using what I have learned I am able to make informed decisions and choices that promote and protect my own and others’ sexual health and wellbeing.
Using what I have learned I am able to make informed decisions and choices that promote and protect my own and others’ sexual health and wellbeing.
I am learning what I can do to look after my body and who can help me.
I am learning what I can do to look after my body and who can help me.
I can describe the physical and emotional changes during puberty, understand why they are taking place and the importance of personal hygiene.
I know how to access services, information and support if my sexual health and wellbeing is at risk. I am aware of my rights in relation to sexual health including my right to confidentiality, and my responsibilities, including those under the law.
I know how to access services, information and support if my sexual health and wellbeing is at risk. I am aware of my rights in relation to sexual health including my right to confidentiality, and my responsibilities, including those under the law.
I am learning about respect for my body and what behaviour is right and wrong. I know who I should talk to if I am worried about this.
I am learning about respect for my body and what behaviour is right and wrong. I know who I should talk to if I am worried about this.
I know that all forms of abuse are wrong and I am developing the skills to keep myself safe and get help if I need it.
I know how to manage situations concerning my sexual health and wellbeing and am learning to understand what is appropriate sexual behaviour.
I know how to manage situations concerning my sexual health and wellbeing and am learning to understand what is appropriate sexual behaviour.
      I know where to get support and help with situations involving abuse and I understand that there are laws which protect me from different kinds of abuse.
I know where to get support and help with situations involving abuse and I understand that there are laws which protect me from different kinds of abuse.
I am learning about where living things come from and about how they grow, develop and are nurtured.
I am learning about where living things come from and about how they grow, develop and are nurtured.
I am able to describe how human life begins and how a baby is born.
   
I am able to show an awareness of the tasks required to look after a baby.
I am able to show an awareness of the tasks required to look after a baby.
I can describe the role of a parent/carer and the skills, commitment and qualities that the role requires.
I can explain the importance and the enduring and complex responsibility of being a parent/carer, and the impact on life choices and options.
I can explain the importance and the enduring and complex responsibility of being a parent/carer, and the impact on life choices and options.
      I can explain the support and care necessary to ensure a child is nurtured through the different stages of childhood.
Through investigation I can explain the support available for parents and carers looking after babies and bringing up children.