The aim of Sex and Relationship Education in the School is to inform boys of what they need to know and help them develop maturity of judgement in the difficult process of growing up, so that they can come to terms with their needs and the needs of others.

Science, Religious Education, Moral and Social Studies, Personal, Social and Health Education are the subjects in the core curriculum of the School that contribute to Sex and Relationship Education. Pupils are taught the facts in a context of moral values, stable relationships and the responsibilities of parenthood. Emphasis is given to the value of love and caring relationships within the framework of family life.

Teaching about the biological aspects starts in Year 7 with understanding the elements of human reproduction. Other relevant and appropriate issues are covered in different syllabuses for each year. GCSE Science covers areas such as puberty, sexual reproduction and the menstrual cycle.

The Personal and Social Education programme complements the consideration of biological functions and of moral decisions with a consideration of emotional and practical matters. The law relating to sexual behaviour is dealt with here. Talks, which are given to students in the Middle School by the School Nursing Service on contraception and on HIV / Aids / Sexually Transmitted Infections, concentrate on presenting balanced factual information. Prominence is given as to how advice and help can be sought. Parents are informed in advance of when these talks are due to take place to give them an opportunity to seek more information from us about the content or to exercise their right to withdraw their son.