- The Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) curriculum
contains a comprehensive approach to respectful relationships education.
Content relating to interpersonal communication, changing modes of
communication for young people, recognising forms of bullying and harassment
(including sex-based harassment), sexual health and gender expectations,
evaluating standards of sexual behaviour considered appropriate by self, peers,
family and community are explicitly addressed in the PDHPE syllabus.
The
English K–10 Syllabus prescribes content in relation to the responsible
and ethical use of digital technology. Students learn to use digital
technologies as a communication tool and explore the ethics of communication
through technology. They are provided with opportunities to learn about
appropriate and safe behaviours associated with the use of digital
technologies.
- Through PHPE students learn about the social and legal consequences of
their behaviours, including the sharing of explicit imagery or sharing
information without consent.
BOSTES is currently reviewing the PDHPE K-10
Syllabus to update and strengthen content. BOSTES will consult widely with
stakeholders to ensure that the PDHPE curriculum addresses relevant and key
health issues that impact on young people in our society, including the sharing
of material online.
The NSW Department of Education provides high quality
professional learning and resources to support teachers in the areas of
sexuality, online safety and building the skills of students to seek help and
make positive decisions in relation to health, safety and wellbeing.
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