Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
Intent
The intent of our PSHE curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more. At Fir Bank Primary School, personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of a society. It aims to help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. Through our PSHE curriculum, delivered using the Pol-Ed programme and supported by high-quality teaching, we aim to nurture confident, resilient and compassionate learners who understand and value diversity, equality and inclusion. We recognise that children are growing up in an increasingly complex and interconnected world and therefore require the skills to make informed decisions, manage risks and seek support when needed.
Implementation
The curriculum is split into four core themes: Relationships, Keeping safe, Understanding the law and Wellbeing. The children will meet these themes throughout the course and the year and the themes are built upon as the children move through school.
The curriculum is implemented through:
- Weekly or timetabled RSHE lessons.
- The structured Pol-Ed scheme of work.
- Assemblies, themed events and awareness campaigns.
- Cross-curricular links, particularly within Science, Computing, PE and Personal Development.
- Opportunities to develop British Values, safeguarding awareness and emotional wellbeing.
- Responsive teaching that addresses emerging issues relevant to pupils' lives and experiences.
Teachers create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment where children feel confident to ask questions, share ideas and discuss sensitive issues appropriately. Ground rules are established to encourage respectful dialogue and ensure all pupils feel valued and included.
Through effective implementation of our PSHE curriculum, Fir Bank Primary School aims to develop confident, respectful and resilient pupils who understand how to stay safe, maintain healthy relationships and make informed decisions throughout their lives.
Impact
As a result of our carefully sequenced and inclusive curriculum, pupils develop a secure understanding of healthy relationships, personal wellbeing, safety and citizenship. They are able to apply their learning in a range of contexts and make informed choices that support their physical, emotional and mental health.
The impact of our curriculum can be seen through pupils who:
- Demonstrate respect, kindness and empathy towards others.
- Build and sustain positive, healthy relationships with peers and adults.
- Show resilience and confidence when facing challenges and changes.
- Understand how to keep themselves safe, both online and offline.
- Recognise risks and know how and when to seek support from trusted adults.
- Value diversity and demonstrate acceptance, inclusion and tolerance of others.
- Understand the importance of physical health, mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
- Communicate their thoughts, feelings and opinions appropriately and respectfully.
- Are well prepared for the transitions between stages of education and for life in modern Britain.
- Understand the changes that occur as they grow and develop and approach these changes with confidence.
We measure the impact of our PSHE curriculum through:
- Pupil voice, discussions and questionnaires.
- Evidence of learning in books and class activities.
- Teacher assessment and ongoing formative assessment.
- Lesson observations and learning walks.
- Behaviour, attendance and safeguarding information where appropriate.
- Feedback from parents, carers and staff.
- Monitoring of curriculum coverage and progression