Boughton Leigh Junior School

26th April 2018 Dear Parents and Carers, Warwickshire County Council is rolling out a Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) programme called ‘Spring Fever’ (currently in the process of being renamed to become ‘All About Me’). All year groups, from year 3 through to year 6 are going to take part in ‘Spring Fever’ in the week beginning Monday 21st May 2018. All parents and carers are invited to an information session about ‘Spring Fever’ on Tuesday 8th May 2018 at 6pm in the school hall. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the meeting, it is not appropriate for children to attend. It will be led by Jonny Hunt (SRE Consultant). He will talk about why we are doing ‘Spring Fever’, and give details of the programme based on the four key themes that run throughout: • Physical development & self-image • Reproduction & Family Forming • Social & Emotional Development • Assertiveness There is a lot of misunderstanding about what a relationship and sex education package might contain, especially when aimed at primary school children. There is the worry that children will lose their innocence if we give them certain information too soon. The evidence suggests that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Many primary schools in the area have delivered the programme successfully. Spring Fever is an evidence-based package which progresses year-by –year at an age appropriate level. The focus is on providing children with a safe space to ask questions and offers fun and responsible support which enables children to express and deal with their feelings in a positive manner. The programme links strongly to the work we already do with the children in school through the Taking Care Project. Please come along to the information session to find out more, with the opportunity to ask Jonny questions at the end. Kind regards Mrs Charlotte Cox (SRE lead)