PSHE
Subject Lead – Emily Binding
PSHE Progression Map
PSHE
At our schools, PSHE education is at the heart of our ethos. We want to ensure every child is fully prepared to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life both now and in the future. We believe that a high-quality PSHE curriculum does more than just teach facts; it develops the positive attributes, resilience, and empathy needed to flourish as individuals within a diverse community.
From the first steps into Nursery to the transition to Secondary school, we provide a safe environment where children can explore real-life situations, understand their own emotions, and develop a deep respect for the world around them.
Our curriculum follows the PSHE Association Programme of Study, ensuring a seamless spiral approach where key themes are revisited and deepened as children grow. We use high-quality resources such as 1Decision to provide age-appropriate, engaging lessons.
The curriculum is built upon three core themes, each given equal weighting:
- Health and Wellbeing: Understanding physical and mental health, from healthy eating and road safety to managing emotions and online habits.
- Relationships: Learning what a good friend looks like, how to resolve conflict, and understanding that relationships can be different and appropriate in various contexts.
- Living in the Wider World: Exploring our role in the community, the value of money, the law of the land, and the appreciation of diverse cultures.
Core Pillars of our PSHE Curriculum
Pillar | Our Approach |
Collaborative Learning | We believe PSHE is best learned through talk and shared experiences. Learning is captured in whole class record books, showcasing the collective voice and reflection of all children. |
SMSC Development | Our curriculum is underpinned by Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development. We foster reflection, teach the difference between right and wrong, and celebrate the cultural influences that shape our lives. |
Themed Assemblies | In assemblies provide a space for school-wide reflection. Through stories, songs, and acting, children strive to embody what it means to be a member of our school community and how we can live and breathe our school values of ambition, bravery and compassion. |
Tailored Education | Our curriculum is adaptable. Whether it is responding to a current safeguarding need or inviting visitors like the police or health professionals, we tailor our teaching to the specific needs of our families. |
Relationship and Sex Education (RSE)
Sex education is taught sensitively and is primarily focused on in Year 4 and Year 6 although children learn about healthy relationships and families from the Early Years. We believe in transparency and partnership; parents are always kept informed about the content and context of these lessons. Using age-appropriate resources from ‘Living and Growing’ and Amaze, we ensure that discussions are handled with care and confidence.
Useful Links
NSPCC – Guidance on safety and wellbeing.
Young Minds – Mental health advice for parents.
BBC Bitesize – Age-appropriate support and guidance for PSHE