Resources for Introduction of Updated Statutory Guidance on RSHE

Updated statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education, and health education (RSHE) has been published. It is due for introduction by schools from September 2026. East Sussex County Council’s Public Health and Children’s Services teams, along with the East Sussex School Health Service, have developed this comprehensive package to support East Sussex Schools to implement the new RSHE statutory guidance. These resources are not intended for use beyond state-funded schools in East Sussex without the explicit permission of East Sussex County Council.

DfE RSHE Statutory Guidance

Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education Statutory Guidance - For implementation from 1st September 2026

 

Package Briefing

PSHE & RSHE Package Briefing [61.5 KB] [docx]

 

RSHE Curriculum Content Comparison

Curriculum Content Comparison Dfe 2019 Vs 2025 [233.4 KB] [xlsx]

 

Model PSHE & RSHE Policy

Model PSHE & RSHE Policy 25 26 [95.3 KB] [docx]

 

Model External Visitor Policy

Model External Visitor Policy 25 26 [85.8 KB] [docx]

 

Model Right to Withdraw Letter

Model Right To Withdraw Letter 2025 2026 [92.0 KB] [docx]

 

Parent/Carer Consultation Tools

Model Parent Letter 2025 2026 [47.8 KB] [docx]

Primary

Model Parent Survey Primary [42.1 KB] [docx]

Parent/Carer Guide To RSHE Primary 25 26 [1.9 MB] [pptx]

Parent/Carer In Person Facilitated RSHE Session Primary [4.4 MB] [pptx]

Secondary

Model Parent Survey Secondary [37.9 KB] [docx]

Parent/Carer Guide To RSHE Secondary 25 26 [1.8 MB] [pptx]

Parent/Carer In Person Facilitated RSHE Session Secondary [6.4 MB] [pptx]

 

Learner Consultation Tools

PSHE Association Pupil Questionnaires KS1-4

Learner Voice Facilitated RSHE Session [2.3 MB] [pptx]

 

Governor Guide to RSHE

Governor Guide To RSHE 25 26 [1.2 MB] [pptx]