Relationships & Sexuality Education (RSE)

Parent Guide to Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in New Zealand

What Is RSE? Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) is part of the New Zealand school curriculum. It helps students learn about relationships, wellbeing, respect, identity, consent, and safety. What Parents Should Know RSE is: Age-appropriate Focused on wellbeing and relationships…

Consent Education in New Zealand Schools

What Is Consent? Consent means freely agreeing to something without pressure, manipulation, or coercion. It is a clear and informed choice that can be given or withdrawn at any time. In Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), students learn that consent…

RSE Curriculum by Year Level in New Zealand (Years 1–13)

Introduction Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in New Zealand is taught progressively from primary through to secondary school. The content is age-appropriate and builds knowledge, skills, and understanding over time as students grow. RSE is part of the Health and…

What Is Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in New Zealand?

Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) is an important part of learning in New Zealand schools. It helps children and young people develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to build healthy relationships, understand themselves and others, make informed decisions,…