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12/02/25

If you can help in any way, please do get in touch! pic.twitter.com/mWdY48b7ZR

12/02/25

A huge thank you to for their generous donation. The children are absolutely loving the new addition to the playground, we have great plans to decorate and make it into a shop. We look forward to showing you the finished result! pic.twitter.com/r85ghd8Abr

10/02/25

Elder Class had great fun last week completing work and activities based around Child Mental Health Week. We thought about what helps our mental health and how to express our emotions. pic.twitter.com/gqArZB5C1m

07/02/25

As part of our Mental Health Awareness Week, we have looked at the importance we play in groups. We also recognise that we are all unique and special. pic.twitter.com/FcGrBtljVe

07/02/25

Elm Class have really enjoyed their print making afternoon. It has been great to learn about the pressure that is needed to create a mark on the tiles. pic.twitter.com/yfAg2ZM5dE

07/02/25

Year 5 were thrilled to receive a signed photograph from Tim Peake. We certainly loved learning about him. pic.twitter.com/PzHV3dtuPK

07/02/25

Number Day in KS1 at Aylesford has been the most amazing celebration of maths and fun! Year 2 can’t wait to try out their TT Rockstars logins for their times tables at home pic.twitter.com/RYMvAHfcUd

07/02/25

Number day raising money for pic.twitter.com/resUX3icU0

07/02/25

Some of the amazing outfits seen today pic.twitter.com/RfmC5c0Re0

07/02/25

Sycamore Class have loved making a class memory box for Children’s Mental Health Week. We are looking forward to adding our memories and feelings all year. pic.twitter.com/Ns3TND5AVM

07/02/25

Thank you so much to the parents for supporting our Year 2 showcase session. We are looking forward to seeing how quickly they can grow and care for a healthy plant! pic.twitter.com/rFGdR9woZJ

07/02/25

Congratulations to the four Year 5 and 6 children who took part in the Invicta Primary STEM Challenge. It was a fantastic event, they had an amazing time and we comfortably beat 10 other schools to first place! pic.twitter.com/e1DE1d6NaW

05/02/25

REMINDER: Number day is this Friday (7th February). We can not wait to see your number and rockstar outfits! Please remember to donate £1 using the link below. https://www.just https://t.co/CiNMJPi1Zn pic.twitter.com/AoDsNlm3Nq

03/02/25

Year 5 have loved learning about the history of space exploration this term. This week we have learned all about and his life onboard the ISS. pic.twitter.com/VuACgjX5vK

29/01/25

Our street art designs are showing great progress! Year 2 have used a huge range of skills to cut out and print their stencils. pic.twitter.com/m5cnzAGeOB

24/01/25

Well done to Olivia in Sycamore class who was very proud after she won this medal for her amazing serving at her local tennis club! Keep up your hard work. pic.twitter.com/Buw3d6UzzT

23/01/25

As part of their Geography learning, Year 6 made Cloud Finders and took them outside to identify which type of clouds we were experiencing today. They unanimously agreed we had a covering of stratus clouds which were the cause of the light rain. pic.twitter.com/zQWHaTrYAF

23/01/25

Year 5 enjoyed their Sister Act dance and drama workshop. Thank you pic.twitter.com/wxixjQ8R4T

20/01/25

Sausage rolls and fruit kebabs made at cooking club tonight! Delicious!#HealthEating pic.twitter.com/KS6ujSQOVx

20/01/25

Year 5 were absolutely thrilled to receive a reply from school and hear about the difference their art work, cards and money raised has made to the staff and children. pic.twitter.com/nfuINU5syg

17/01/25

Year 6 created fantastic mood boards in Art using a range of resources. These really helped develop their ideas for the WW2 propaganda posters they are going to make. pic.twitter.com/ZiqjFwBOVA

13/01/25

At lunch today, Luna and Victoria drew a fantastic diagram of our solar system on the chalkboards and gave a group of younger children a quick Science lesson! Well done, girls, for sharing your excellent subject knowledge! pic.twitter.com/t5noUVriFx

10/01/25

Excellent map work and geographical skills in Year 2 day. The children loved trying a range of French foods whilst exploring facts about France in their country study. pic.twitter.com/xhmKRi4ATz

10/01/25

We were thrilled to see so many children in KS1 earning their Basil Bear for 100 reads today. Such great commitment to their daily reading! pic.twitter.com/rWvzoWS2CP

07/01/25

Year 3 thoroughly enjoyed their science workshop this morning. They learnt a lot about optical illusions and chemical reactions. pic.twitter.com/fZE6JHvaNF

Relationships and Sex Education

As a part of your child’s education at Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, we promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme.

PSHE education is the curriculum subject that gives children the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live safe, healthy, productive lives and meet their full potential. It is taught throughout the school in every year group and this year it is even more important that you are aware of teaching content in order to support learning from home.

I am writing to let you know that, in the next few weeks, starting 15 June, if your child is in school, your child’s class will be taking part in lessons which will focus on the relationships and sex education (RSE) aspect of this programme.

The link below gives you key information about this teaching.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/812593/RSE_primary_schools_guide_for_parents.pdf

Why are we teaching this aspect of the curriculum?

Age four to six (Reception – Year 1): From this age, children should be able to identify safe situations and those which may be risky, like other children or adults taking improper photographs of them. They should be able to identify trusted adults (both at home and school) who they can talk to if they feel worried. Within this age group they should understand about different types of families, including those with same sex parents. The emphasis being on all different types of families.

Age six to eight (Year 2 – 3): Understanding the importance of boundaries within friendships and personal relationships is important, including online and through technologies such as mobile phones and games. They should know what films, programmes and online content they should and shouldn’t be watching, in addition to who to tell, if someone encourages them to watch inappropriate content (this is a grooming tactic).

Age eight to nine (Year 4): By this age, children need to be taught about the emotional and physical changes of growing up, coping strategies for different emotions, as well as looking after their bodies and the onset of puberty. We find that some girls may even be starting their periods in year 4, so it is critical that they have this knowledge at this age. We also recommend giving a gentle introduction to reproduction, this is the point at which we find we are able to tell children before they have received a muddled version from an older sibling or peers have been looking online for the definition of “sex”. 

Whilst some parents and teachers may question this age, it is important to know that ‘sex’ is spoken and sung about, widely in the media including in pop music aimed at children (e.g. Little Mix). If children type this simple word into the internet to find out what it means they will be presented with graphic and often disturbing images, so it is better to educate the children in a gentle age appropriate manner, than to leave them hungry for information.

Age nine to 11 (Year 5 – 6): At these ages it is important to review the previous information taught, as children tend to absorb and retain elements of the information when it is of relevance to them. So we allow children to ask more questions in these year groups, to ensure they understand what they have been taught and fill in any gaps in knowledge.

They will often want more details on conception, how babies develop (including twins) and are born. Sometimes they ask how people can get germs from sex and how they can be prevented, or there may be curiosity about feelings or body image – each group is different.

Lesson guidance

All PSHE teaching takes place in a safe learning environment and is underpinned by our school ethos and values.

In teaching Relationships Education and RSE, we ensure that the needs of all pupils are appropriately met, and that all pupils understand the importance of equality and respect.

We comply with the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, under which sexual orientation and gender reassignment are amongst the protected characteristics.

However, we ensure that all of their teaching is sensitive and age appropriate in approach and content.

Useful resources

Year 6 Lesson 1

How does a baby start?

How does a baby start cards

Puberty changes - guide

Puberty body part cards

Relationship pictures

Relationship question cards

Reproduction questions sheet

Reproduction answer cards

Anonymous questions template

Communication answers