PSHE/RSE Curriculum Intent

PSHE and RSE are at the heart of our whole-school curriculum and school ethos. They support the development of the whole child, creating the foundations that enable our pupils to develop personally, socially and emotionally and preparing them for life beyond the classroom.  It is important that our curriculum provides meaningful opportunities for children to broaden their understanding of the world around them, appreciate different perspectives and develop a strong sense of who they are.

Our PSHE and RSE curriculum reflects our three core values: Be Brave, Be Curious and Be Kind. These values encourage our children to develop confidence, ask questions, embrace new experiences and show respect and empathy towards themselves and others. They are closely aligned with our No Outsiders: Everyone Welcome promise, which ensures that every child understands that they belong, that difference is valued and that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Connecting with learning

Our PSHE and RSE curriculum provides children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to navigate the opportunities and challenges of growing up. Sequenced lessons and our wider cross-curricular approach enable children to revisit and build upon prior learning.

We use the Jigsaw scheme to support the planning, teaching and progression of PSHE, alongside a range of additional experiences and resources that respond to the needs of our children. Learning focuses on mental health and wellbeing, relationships, independence, personal safety, healthy lifestyles, setting goals and developing aspirations. As children grow up in an increasingly complex world, both on and offline, RSE enables them to understand relationships, learn about the changes that take place as they grow and develop and know how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

Connecting with our community

Our curriculum enables children to develop the knowledge and understanding needed to explore the moral, cultural and social issues that are part of growing up. Underpinning this learning is a focus on children's social, emotional and physical development, helping them to develop a positive sense of self-worth and an understanding of their role within their community.

We provide opportunities for children to connect their learning to the wider community through whole-school events, visitors, workshops, pupil voice and shared experiences. These experiences help children understand that they are part of something bigger than themselves and encourage them to consider how they can make a positive contribution to the people and world around them.

Our No Outsiders: Everyone Welcome approach is central to this work. We want children to understand that our community is strengthened by the different experiences, identities, families and perspectives within it. Children are encouraged to celebrate difference, challenge stereotypes and help to create a community where everyone feels valued, included and welcome.

Connecting with others

We aim to create an environment where every child feels valued, listened to and able to express themselves. Through PSHE and RSE, children develop an understanding of diversity and difference, learn about their rights and responsibilities and explore what it means to be a respectful member of a diverse society.

Through our No Outsiders: Everyone Welcome promise, children explore what it means to live and learn alongside people who may have different backgrounds, experiences, beliefs or identities. Stories, discussion and real-life experiences provide opportunities to develop empathy, consider different viewpoints and reflect on how our words and actions affect others.

Through the discrete teaching of British Values and Protected Characteristics, children explore respect, tolerance, democracy and individual liberty, developing an understanding of their place in society and the responsibilities that come with being part of a community. Through opportunities such as our Pupil Council, children's voices are placed at the heart of school life, giving them meaningful opportunities to express their views, listen to others and contribute to decisions.