Upper Key Stage 2 Human Reproduction and Relationships

Sexual Health

Science

• Describe changes as humans develop to old age.
• Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.

PSHE

• Recognise what constitutes a positive, healthy relationship and develop the skills to form and maintain positive and healthy relationships.
• Recognise different types of relationship, including those between acquaintances, friends, relatives and that their actions affect themselves and others.
• Recognise when they need help and to develop the skills to ask for help.
• Use basic techniques for resisting pressure to do something dangerous, unhealthy, that makes them uncomfortable or anxious or they think is wrong
• Understand which, why and how, commonly available substances and drugs ( including alcohol, tobacco and ‘energy drinks’) can damage their immediate and future health and safety; that some are restricted and some are illegal to own, use and give to others.

Science

• Describe how micro-organisms, plants and animals are classified into groups, according to observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences.
• Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.

PSHE

• Understand that bacteria and viruses can affect health and that following simple routines can reduce their spread.
• Recognise how their increasing independence brings increased responsibility to keep themselves and others safe.