PSHE
Intent
Our PSHE curriculum supports pupils’ personal development, health, wellbeing and relationships. It is explicitly inclusive, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and represented in their learning. Themes such as celebrating difference, healthy lifestyles and community responsibility underpin our ethos of nurture, growth and aspiration.
Implementation
We use a structured progression through themes including identity, relationships, health, safety and aspirations. Lessons incorporate discussion, circle time, stories and scenarios. Teachers adapt materials to ensure accessibility, with emotionally supportive practice embedded throughout.
Impact
Pupils develop emotional literacy, resilience and positive relationships. They understand how to keep themselves safe, make responsible choices and contribute to their communities. By Year 6, they demonstrate maturity, empathy and readiness for the challenges of adolescence.
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Autumn 1 – Being Me in My World |
Autumn 2 – Celebrating Difference |
Spring 1 – Dreams & Goals |
Spring 2 – Healthy Me |
Summer 1 – Relationships |
Summer 2 – Changing Me |
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Reception
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Belonging, classroom routines; expressing feelings; being part of a class |
Uniqueness, kindness; understanding differences; early anti‑bullying language |
Setting simple goals; trying new activities; celebrating success |
Making healthy choices; recognising safe vs unsafe situations |
Friendships, taking turns; recognising emotions in themselves and others |
Growing up; changes in routines; confidence in new experiences |
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Year One |
Self‑identity; choices & consequences; responsibilities in class |
Similarities & differences; recognising bullying; kindness & respect |
Identifying strengths; tackling challenges; teamwork |
Healthy lifestyle basics; staying safe; understanding germs & illness |
Families & friendships; trusted adults; listening & communication |
Life cycles; comparing babies/children; managing simple changes |
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Year Two |
Actions & behaviour; community roles; feeling valued |
Understanding stereotypes; anti‑bullying; respecting differences |
Steps towards goals; perseverance; managing frustration |
Healthy choices; physical activity; staying safe in daily situations |
Respectful relationships; solving conflicts; recognising trust |
Growing & changing; early puberty awareness; emotional changes |
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Year Three |
School community; roles & responsibilities; democracy in class |
Bystander behaviour; recognising discrimination; celebrating diversity |
Setting longer‑term goals; overcoming obstacles; group achievement |
Body systems basics; managing stress; peer influence on health |
Healthy vs unhealthy relationships; communication skills |
Changing bodies; puberty introduction; coping with change |
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Year Four |
Citizenship; rights & duties; contribution to community |
Challenging stereotypes; understanding bullying deeply; empathy |
Planning, motivation; dealing with disappointment |
Peer pressure; maintaining health; managing risk |
Healthy friendships; trust; managing conflict |
Puberty in detail; emotional changes; body autonomy |
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Year Five |
Global citizenship; personal responsibility; evaluating behaviour impact |
Cultural differences; racism awareness; respectful disagreement |
Dreams for the future; financial decisions; long‑term planning |
Body image; healthy coping strategies; risky behaviours |
Online relationships; managing peer pressure; assertiveness |
Puberty, reproduction (sensitive); self‑image; preparing for secondary |
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Year Six |
Identity; global issues; responsibilities & consequences |
Prejudice & discrimination; challenging injustice; celebrating diversity |
Future aspirations; career pathways; resilience & self‑motivation |
Mental health; managing stress; making informed health choices |
Complex relationships; boundaries; supporting wellbeing of others |
Puberty consolidation; reproduction; transition to secondary; self‑esteem |
