KNTV SEX

CURRICULUM

The series is aimed at 14-19 year olds, and is relevant to themes covered in Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education at KS3 and 4 and Health and Wellbeing at the third to fourth level.

It may be most appropriate for young people working at KS3, as some of the programmes revisit and extend concepts from the end of KS2/second level. Other episodes build upon that learning and are therefore more suitable (in a classroom context) for pupils later in KS3 or into KS4.

PROGRAMME RELEVANCE

Each 24-minute programme follows a similar format whilst covering a different topic, but it is not necessary to view the programmes in order of transmission. The following viewing order may work well, depending on the prior learning of students:

KS3 (to revisit and extend work done at the end of KS2)

1. Programme 1: The male body
2. Programme 2: The female body
3. Programme 5: Puberty
4. Programme 4: The rules of attraction
5. Programme 10: Relationships

Later in KS3 or into KS4 (to build on earlier programmes)

1. Programme 3: The act of sex
2. Programme 7: Contraception and STIs
3. Programme 6: Pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood
4. Programme 8: Sexuality
5. Programme 9: Fantasy, arousal and desire

DETAILED CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

The following applies to the series as a whole:

England

Personal, social, health and economic education

KNTV Sex covers almost all the Key concepts and Key processes described in the Personal wellbeing documents for Key Stage 3, which are listed under the following headings:

Personal wellbeing – Key concepts

• Personal identities
• Healthy lifestyles
• Risk
• Relationships
• Diversity.

Personal wellbeing – Key processes

• Critical reflection
• Decision-making and managing risk
• Developing relationships and working with others.

Personal wellbeing: Range and content

• 3a Examples of diverse values encountered in society and the clarification of personal values
• 3b The knowledge and skills needed for setting realistic targets and goals
• 3c Physical and emotional change and puberty
• 3d Sexual activity, human reproduction, contraception, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections and HIV and how high risk behaviours affect the health and wellbeing of individuals…
• 3g Ways of recognising and reducing risk, minimising harm and getting help in emergency and risky situations
• 3i The features of positive and stable relationships, how to deal with a breakdown in a relationship…
• 3j Different types of relationships, including… boys and girls, and people of the same sex, including civil partnerships.
• 3k The nature and importance of marriage and of stable relationships for family life and bringing up children
• 3l The roles and responsibilities of parents, carers and children in families
• 3m The similarities, differences and diversity among people of different… gender… and sexual orientation and the impact of prejudice, bullying, discrimination… on individuals….

The series also revisits some aspects of Personal, social and health education at KS2:

• To recognise, as they approach puberty, how people's emotions change at that time and how to deal with their feelings towards themselves, their family and others in a positive way
• About how the body changes as they approach puberty
• To be aware of different types of relationship, including marriage and those between friends and families, and to develop the skills to be effective in relationships
• To recognise and challenge stereotypes
• Find information and advice.

Scotland

Health and wellbeing (draft experiences and outcomes)

Relationships, sexual health and parenthood, third level:

• I am learning about the need for commitment, trust and respect in loving relationships. I understand that these can manifest themselves in a variety of forms, including marriage
• I recognise that power can exist within relationships and can be used positively as well as negatively
• I understand the importance of being cared for and caring for others in relationships
• I reflect on how my attitudes, beliefs, values and morality can influence my decisions about friendships, relationships and sexual behaviour
• I know that popular culture, the media and peer pressure can influence how I feel about myself and the impact this may have on my actions
• I am exploring strategies for making decisions about my relationships and sexual behaviour. I am able to apply these strategies to situations that may be challenging or difficult
• I understand my own body's uniqueness and my developing sexuality
• Using what I have learned I am able to make decisions and choices and my own and others' sexual health and wellbeing
• I understand the local, national and global impact of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses
• I know how to manage situations concerning my sexual health and wellbeing and I know how to access support, advice and information to help me make informed and responsible choices
• I can explain the importance and the enduring and complex responsibility of being a parent/carer and the impact of parenting on life choices and options.

The series also revisits some aspects of Relationships, sexual health and parenthood at the second level:

• I can describe changes in growth and development during puberty and the importance of personal hygiene
• I recognise how my body changes can affect how I feel about myself and how I may behave
• I am able to describe how a baby is born
• I understand the role of a parent/carer and the skills, commitment and qualities that these roles require.

Northern Ireland

Learning for life and work

Personal development (KS3)

Self-awareness:

• Explore and express a sense of self
• Investigate the influences on a young person
• Explore personal morals, values and beliefs.

Personal health:

• Investigate the influences on physical and emotional/mental personal health
• Develop understanding about, and strategies to manage the effects of change on body, mind and behaviour.

Relationships:

• Explore the qualities of relationships including friendships
• Explore the qualities of a loving, respectful relationship
• Develop coping strategies to deal with challenging relationship scenarios
• Explore the implications of sexual maturation
• Explore the emotional, social and moral implications of early sexual activity.

Wales

Personal and social education

Health and emotional wellbeing (KS3)

• Display a responsible attitude to keeping the mind and body safe and healthy
• Understand the law in relation to aspects of sexual behaviour
• Understand contraception, sexually transmitted infections and HIV within the context of relationships
• Understand the features of safe and potentially abusive relationships
• Understand the role of marriage, the importance of stable family relationships and the responsibilities of parents
• Understand the range of emotions they experience and how to develop strategies for coping with negative feelings
• Understand the benefits of accessing different sources of information, support and advice.