Freemans

CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Children are encouraged to respect and care for their environment. This is fundamental to
the school ethos and the quality of life which all who work and live within the community are
striving to achieve. Our Eco Council began its’ work in 2008.
HEALTH AND SAFETY/SEX EDUCATION
We aim to give the children an awareness of their own bodies through healthy diet and
personal habits. We also aim to teach children to apply the knowledge and skills of safety
education in the home, at play and on the roads, as well as at school. Our Year 6 children are
taught specifically about the physiological changes in boys and girls at the onset of puberty
that they may understand their own bodily changes. This study will include work on human
reproduction, and the anatomy of male and female reproductive systems and the process of
conception within the context of family life. Representatives from the Northamptonshire Area
Health Authority advise and assist in the Sex Education provided. A detailed policy statement
on the school approach to Sex Education is available at school and has been fully supported
and endorsed by the Governors of the School. Parents have the right to withdraw their child
from these lessons, except those covering the requirements of the National Curriculum, and
can do so by informing the Head Teacher or Chair of Governors in writing.
DRUG EDUCATION
At Freeman’s School we have recognised our responsibility to respond to substance misuse
and we aim to work in partnership with health and social services, the police and other
agencies. Further details can be found in our Drug Education Policy.
CULTURAL EDUCATION
The curriculum will reflect the needs of everyone in a multicultural society and teach respect
for all individuals and the understanding of the beliefs and cultures of others. Good cultural
education consist of developing good attitudes and relationships too one another and this is
but achieved through cross curricular links.
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