Introduction to All that I am

The origin of this project was born from the experience of practitioners teaching primary and secondary pupils. The need to provide a curriculum in sex and relationship education that is authentic to the Church's teaching and acknowledges pupils' stage of physical and sexual development. Throughout the writing of the script and teacher-support meterials the Department consulted with primary and secondary aged pupils.

The programme is split into 5 distinct sessions - All that I am, Key Stage 2 for Year 5 and 6 teachers, Where I am, Key Stage 3 for Year 7, 8 and 9 teachers, How I am, Key Stage 4 for Year 10 and 11 teachers, and finally Who I am, Key Stage 5 for Year 12 and 13 teachers. For more information on a specific session, click on a link below.

The programme is founded on:

• The belief that every human life has an intrinsic and absolute value through being created by God and in the image of God.
• This value derives from the simple fact of existing and is not dependent on an individual’s age, abilities, social acceptability or any other characteristic.
• Self-respect and respect for each other must underlie all human relationships.

Teaching Methods

The learning process of the All that I am programme is a mixture of teaching methods and technique including:

• Biblical and theological reflections
• Teacher reference points to the Church’s teaching
• Posed question
• Video extracts
• Suggested activities
• Accurate scientific knowledge
• Use of literature to explore emotions and issues
• Key vocabulary
• Use of different spoken and written genres

The sessions can be used independently, or adapted to fit existing patterns and good practice in schools. They may form part of a citizenship programme or be delivered through the school's provision for personal, social and health education (PSHE). It is the integration and the drawing together of the three elements - moral and spiritual development, factual scientific material and personal development - that underpins the whole programme.

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