PSHE & RSHE
Personal, Social & Health Education
Intent
At St Edward's we want our PSHE curriculum to give children the confidence to develop their skills and understanding when meeting new challenges and facing new experiences. We support children to develop the knowledge and skills to play an active, successful and responsible role in society and value the contributions of others. We encourage children to have high aspirations and the self-confidence to achieve what they set out to do. Our curriculum is accessible to all, we aim to build children’s emotional resilience and nurture both their physical and mental health.
Our PSHE curriculum provides children opportunities to discuss and consider the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. Our approach aims to develop the qualities and attributes children need to thrive as individuals, family members, members of society and the part of the global community. At St Edward's we provide children with opportunities to learn about their rights and responsibilities and we encourage children to play a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community. Our PSHE curriculum is committed to enhancing and promoting our core Christian values; friendship, thankfulness, truthfulness, forgiveness, respect, reverence and responsibility.
Implementation
Our curriculum is shaped by our school vision of ‘Life in all its fullness’ which aims to enable all children to flourish and to become the very best version of themselves. At St Edward's, PSHE is an integral part of the whole school curriculum and is embedded in our school ethos and values. We take every opportunity to permeate these values through several curriculum subjects, school events and collective worship.
Our PSHE curriculum is delivered using the Kapow Primary Programme, which supports our aim to develop the ‘whole child’ intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually. The Kapow Primary Programme incorporates a wide range of child-centred activities to ensure learning is fun, whilst deepening children’s understanding through a purposeful curriculum to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of:
- Valuing different family structures
- Creating and maintaining positive friendships
- Developing safe and respectful relationships
- Promoting good health and carrying out first aid
- Learning to make independent choices and not be influenced by others
- Operating safely in a digital world
Our PSHE curriculum teaches the National Curriculum, supported by clear skills and knowledge progression. The skills and knowledge children learn is built on year by year and sequenced appropriately to maximise learning for all children. On occasion, teachers may deliver an additional PSHE lesson as a result of a specific issue that has arisen in their own class to show children how to approach and deal with new situations or issues.
EYFS
Within our Early Years Foundation Stage, PSHE is taught and embedded through the curriculum. The objectives taught are the Personal, Social and Emotional Development statements from the EYFS curriculum. We support children to talk about their feelings, build friendships and develop resilience.
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2:
At Key Stage 1 and 2, PSHE is taught through a clear and comprehensive scheme of work in line with the National Curriculum. Pupils are taught using the Kapow Primary Programme which ‘aims to prepare children for life, helping them to know and value who they are and understand how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world.’ The scheme accommodates a whole school approach and provides children with a rich, subject specific vocabulary. Most of our PSHE curriculum is practical and discussion based, with recorded learning collected in each year group’s scrapbook.
We also take part in other school initiatives that support the development of PSHE within our school, including:
- Anti-Bullying Week
- E-Safety
- Healthy Schools London/Healthy Early Years London
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Stars of the Week
- Sports Coaches and After School Sports Clubs
- Class Dojo
- Community and Charity projects: Operation Christmas Child, Harvest Festival Food Banks, Christmas Tea Party for elderly residents in community
We want children to aspire, persevere and succeed in all that they try to achieve, and our PSHE curriculum supports children to develop these skills.
Impact
At St Edward's, we seek to ensure that our PSHE curriculum improves the physical, social and mental wellbeing of all of our pupils. Through our PSHE curriculum, our children will be able to:
- Demonstrate our school values and link these to our British values
- Socialise and interact well with each other and adults, and take steps to resolve conflicts
- Develop their independence skills
- Lead a healthy lifestyle and take care of their own safety
- Appreciate the diverse society that we live in and show respect and tolerance for others
- Play a positive role in contributing to school life and within the wider community
Our PSHE curriculum will have a positive impact on behaviour and can be monitored through learning walks, PSHE journals and informal teacher assessments, based on observations of children in lessons and within school. Through our PSHE lessons and the safe environment created within school, children will be equipped with the knowledge on how to manage new situations, or who to turn to in order to seek help.
Our PSHE curriculum helps achieve our vision of Life in all its fullness by:
Mind: children will develop their listening and communication skills and will begin to debate and consider different opinions and ideas. They will begin to talk about and adapt their own knowledge and apply it to real-life situations.
Body: children will develop an understanding of how to keep their body healthy, strong and safe. They will learn about healthy diets, make healthy snacks and learn about the importance of exercise. When appropriate, children will learn about the changes their bodies will go through during puberty.
Heart: children will work together and develop our school values of friendship and thankfulness. They will learn about responsibilities and will be given opportunities to share their own thoughts and views and show respect to the ideas of others.
Spirit: children will be able to learn about different people, different views and develop a tolerance of others. Children will take part in different school, community and charity projects to show consideration for others.
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Reception |
Self-regulation: My feelings In this unit, children are learning to explore and understand their feelings, identify when they may be feeling something, and begin learning how to communicate and cope with their feelings and emotions. |
Building relationships: Special relationships In this unit, children are learning to explore why families and special people are valuable, understand why it is important to share and develop strategies, see themselves as valuable individual and explore diversity through thinking about similarities and differences. |
Managing self: Taking on challenges In this unit, children will understand why we have rules, the importance of persistence and perseverance in the face of challenges, learn how to communicate effectively with others, practice ‘grounding’ coping strategies, and to learn new skills that will help them show resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge. |
Self-regulation: Listening and following instructions In this unit, children will learn why it is important to be an honest, thoughtful and resilient active listener who can respond to instructions and how they can become one. |
Building relationships: My family and friends In this unit, children will learn how we all have different beliefs and celebrations, what characteristics make a good friend, and how we need to listen to one another. |
Managing self: My wellbeing In this unit, children will learn how to look after their wellbeing through exercise, meditation, a balanced diet and care for themselves. |
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Year 1 |
Families and relationships Exploring how families can be different, the characteristics and impact of positive friendships; learning that issues can be overcome, people show feelings differently and that stereotyping is unfair |
Health and wellbeing Exploring personal qualities, strategies to manage feelings, the impact of sleep and relaxation on wellbeing, the importance of hand washing and sun protection, identifying and dealing with allergic reactions, people in the community who keep us healthy |
Safety Learning how to respond to adults in different situations; distinguishing appropriate and inappropriate physical contact; understanding what to do if lost and how to call the emergency services; identifying: hazards in the home and people in the community who keep us safe
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Citizenship Learning about: the importance of rules and consequences of not following them; caring for the needs of babies, young children and animals; exploring our similarities and differences and an introduction to democracy |
Economic wellbeing Learning about a range of money and bank functions including cash safety, spending, saving and jobs. |
Transition Helping Year 1 pupils with their transition to Year 2 and the changes that may come with this move |
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Year 2 |
Families and relationships Learning that families are composed of different people who offer each other care and support. Learning how other people show their feelings and how to respond to them. Looking at conventions of manners and developing an understanding of self-respect. |
Health and wellbeing Learning: about the benefits of exercise and relaxation on physical health and wellbeing; strategies to manage different emotions, setting goals and developing a growth mindset and understanding dental hygiene |
Safety Lesson collection: Developing understanding of safety: roads, medicines and an introduction to online safety; distinguishing secrets from surprises |
Citizenship Lesson collection: learning about rules outside school; caring for the school and local environment; exploring the roles people have within the local community; learning how school council works; giving an opinion. |
Economic wellbeing Learning about financial literacy including how adults get money, wants and needs, using skills and talents and inclusive environments. |
Transition Helping Year 2 pupils with their transition to Year 3 and the changes that may come with this move. |
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Year 3 |
Families and relationships Learning: how to resolve relationship problems; effective listening skills and about non-verbal communication. Looking at the impact of bullying and what action can be taken; exploring trust and who to trust and that stereotyping can exist |
Health and wellbeing Understanding that a healthy lifestyle includes physical activity, a balanced diet, and rest and relaxation; exploring identity through groups we belong to, and how our strengths can be used to help others; learning how to solve problems by breaking them down into achievable steps. |
Safety Learning about: cyberbullying and how to be good digital citizens; first aid, bites and stings and how to be safe near roads. Pupils also think about choices and influence |
Citizenship Learning about children’s rights; exploring why we have rules and the roles of local community groups, charities and recycling and an introduction to local democracy |
Economic wellbeing Introduction to budgeting, learning about the different paying methods, the emotional impact of money, the ethics of spending, potential jobs and careers and learning that anyone can aspire to anything. |
Transition Helping Year 3 pupils prepare for the transition to Year 4 and the changes that come with this |
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Year 4 |
Families and relationships Learning that families are varied and differences must be respected; understanding physical and emotional boundaries in friendships; exploring: the roles of bully, victim and bystander; how behaviour affects others; manners in different situations and learning about bereavement |
Health and wellbeing Developing emotional maturity; learning that we experience a range of emotions and are responsible for these; appreciating the emotions of others; developing a growth mindset; identifying calming and relaxing activities; developing independence in dental hygiene |
Safety Building awareness of online safety and the benefits and risks of sharing information online; identifying the difference between private and public; age restrictions; the risks associated with tobacco; knowing how to help someone with asthma |
Citizenship Learning about Human rights and caring for the environment; exploring the role of groups within the local community and appreciating community diversity; looking at the role of local government. |
Economic wellbeing Exploring choices associated with looking after money, what makes something good value for money, stereotypes in the workplace, career changes and what influences career choices. |
Transition Helping Year 4 pupils prepare for the transition into Year 5 and the changes, challenges and opportunities this brings |
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Year 5 |
Families and relationships Developing an understanding of families, including marriage and what to do if someone feels unsafe in their family; learning that dealing issues can strengthen a friendship; exploring the impact of bullying and what influences a bully’s behaviour; learning to appreciate our individual positive attributes. |
Health and wellbeing Learning to take greater responsibility for sleep, sun safety, healthy eating and managing feelings; setting goals and embracing failure; understanding the importance of rest and relaxation |
Safety Exploring the emotional and physical changes of puberty, including menstruation; learning about online safety, influence, strategies to overcome potential dangers and how to administer first aid to someone who is bleeding. |
Citizenship An introduction to the justice system; how parliament works; and the role of pressure groups; learning about rights and responsibilities, the impact of energy on the planet and contributing to the community |
Economic wellbeing Learn to manage money, understand borrowing, be cautious online, challenge workplace stereotypes, and align interests with future careers. |
Transition Helping Year 5 pupils prepare for the transition to Year 6 and the opportunities and responsibilities this brings. |
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Year 6 |
Families and relationships Learning: to resolve conflict, through negotiation and compromise; about respect, understanding that everyone deserves to be respected and about grief |
Health and wellbeing Learning about diet, oral hygiene, physical activity and the facts around immunisation. Exploring rest and relaxation and how they affect physical and mental health. Strategies for being resilient in challenging situations and planning for long-term goals |
Safety Learning about: the reliability of online information, the risks associated with alcohol and how to administer first aid to someone who is choking or unresponsive. |
Citizenship Learning about: human rights, food choices and the environment, caring for others, recognising discrimination, valuing diversity and national democracy |
Economic wellbeing Explore choices related to navigating feelings about money, keeping money safe, managing finances in secondary school, understanding the risks of gambling, considering careers in various workplaces, and identifying the paths to pursue different careers. |
Transition Helping pupils prepare for the transition to secondary school, including exploring any worries or anxieties they may have |
Relationships, Sex & Health Education
At St Edward’s CofE Primary School, we believe that social and emotional aspects of learning help to give children the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active and responsible citizens. This is why the teaching of Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) at St Edward’s Primary School, uses an integrated and consistent approach, as it is an important aspect of pupils’ education.
As a school, we aim to develop a RSHE curriculum that protects, informs and nurtures all pupils. We aim to clearly differentiate between factual teaching, (biology, medicine, the law, marriage, different types of families and the composition of society), and moral teaching about relationships and values, recognising that the distinction can be easily blurred and there needs to be discernment about the manner in which this is taught within a moral, (but not moralistic), framework.
Our RSHE should ensure that children are able to cherish themselves and others as unique and wonderfully made, keep themselves safe and able to form healthy relationships where they respect and afford dignity to others. It will provide pupils with the knowledge that will enable them to navigate and contextualise a world in which many will try to tell them how to behave, what to do and what to think. It will help them to develop the skills to express their own views and make their own informed decisions. This is a responsibility that should normally be shared between parents and school and we aim to ensure our policy development and practice embraces working alongside and with parents. At St Edward’s our vision is: Life in all its fullness (John 10:10) At St Edward’s we believe the purpose of education is to enable and nurture every child to thrive and become the person they are capable of being, experiencing a full life in mind, body, heart and spirit. In order to allow children to experience Life in all its fullness, we believe they need to be taught the importance, and challenges, of making decisions about their wellbeing, their health and relationships. We want to help them make sound decisions, understanding that everyone will face challenges in their lives, knowing that our school is a safe place to explore these topics in our distinctively Christian school environment. We value the importance of children learning about difference and being tolerant of others. We want them to know how to develop resilience and to know when and how to ask for help. We know that children can live a life that is rich and full when they have healthy relationships and when they learn how to make decisions based on their beliefs, their faith and their feelings.
Relationships and Health Education is taught in all primary schools. As a school, we have decided to teach some aspects of Sex Education that are age-appropriate. This has been done before, as part of our PSHE curriculum, and has always provided a safe place for children to ask questions. As stated above, and as we have done before, this will be done alongside parents.
As a faith school, we approach our RSHE in a faith-sensitive and inclusive way. We want our children at St Edward’s to understand and appreciate differences within and across the teachings of the faith and other communities the school serves. Our policy will afford dignity and worth to the views of pupils from the faith and other communities represented in the school, as part of ensuring that the Equality Act of 2010 is applied in the school.
More information about the teaching of RSHE, our agreed teaching charter and the structure of our curriculum can be found in our RSHE Policy here.
Below, you can find information regarding the content of each unit, including the teaching resources used in Key Stage 2.
Reception
In Reception the overarching theme for our RSHE Program is about Family and Friendship
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Lesson 1- Caring Friendships Learning Intention: To recognise the importance of friendships. Learning Outcomes: Know that friendships can make us feel happy. Know some ways that we can make new friends feel welcome. |
Lesson 2- Being Kind Lesson Intention: To recognise the importance of saying sorry and forgiveness. Learning Outcomes: Know that arguing with friends and then making up can make friendships stronger. That resorting to violence is never right. |
Lesson 3- Families Lesson Intention: To recognise that all families are different. Learning Outcomes: Identify different members of the family. Understand how members of a family can help each other |
Year 1
In Year 1 the overarching theme for our RSHE Program is about Growing and Caring for Ourselves...
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Lesson 1- Different Friends
Learning Intention: To recognise the importance of friendships. Learning Outcomes: Know that friendships can make us feel happy. Know some ways that we can make new friends feel welcome. |
Lesson 2- Being Kind (2)
Learning Intention: To understand the importance of being kind. Learning Outcomes: Know that it is good to be kind and not good to be unkind. To know how it makes people feel when we are unkind. |
Lesson 3- People who care for me (1) Learning Intention: To understand why families are special. Learning Outcomes: Know why our families are special. Know what things we can do with our family and why we do things together. |
Year 2
In Year 2 the overarching theme for our RSHE Program is about Differences...
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Lesson 1- Being Unique & Differences Learning Intention: To introduce the concept of gender stereotypes; To identify differences between males and females. Learning Outcomes: To understand that some people have fixed ideas about what boys and girls can do. Describe the difference between male and female babies. |
Lesson 2- Growing & Changing
Learning Intention: To discuss how children grow and change. Learning Outcomes: Understand that babies need care and support. Know that older children can do more by themselves.
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Lesson 3- People who care for me (2) Learning Intention: To explore different people who care for us. Learning Outcomes: Know how our families look after us and how we can look after them. Know other people that look after us and who we can go to for help (teachers, police etc.). |
Year 3
In Year 3, the overarching theme for our RSHE program is 'Valuing Difference and Keeping Safe'...
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Lesson 1- Taking Care of our Bodies Learning Intention: To identify what our bodies do and how we keep them safe.
Learning Outcomes: Know the different things our bodies do. Know how to keep our body healthy and safe.
Children will begin to look at the difference between Male and Female Bodies
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Lesson 2- Having Respect
Learning Intention: To know how to show others respect and why this is important.
Learning Outcomes: Know what it means to respect someone. Explore how we show others respect.
Children will explore how we may look different or believe different things. We explore respecting our differences and valuing people for who they are.
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Lesson 3- Talking about Feelings Learning Intention: To know why we feel upset and what to do if we are worried.
Learning Outcomes: To know who helps us if we are upset. To know what to do if we are upset or someone is upsetting us. To explore why it is important to talk to people about how we feel.
In this lesson we talk about the importance of family. We remember that different family units can look different to each other
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Year 4
In Year 4, the overarching theme for our RSHE program is 'Growing Up'...
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Lesson 1- Animals and Lifecycles Learning Intention: To explore some of the differences between males and females and to understand how this is part of the lifecycle.
Learning Outcomes: Describe some differences between male and female animals. Understand that making a new life needs a male and a female. To discuss how animals look after their young.
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Lesson 2- Personal Space
Learning Intention: To consider appropriate and inappropriate physical contact & consent. Learning Outcomes: Understand that each person’s body belongs to them. Understand personal space and unwanted touch.
We remind the children of the importance of respecting other peoples personal space and what they can do if they feel worried about someones relationship with them. |
Lesson 3- Getting Help
Learning Intention: To consider what is respectful behaviour towards others.
Learning Outcomes: To know what is respectful behaviour towards different people: friends, teachers and people in the community. To discuss how to show respect and respond to disrespectful behaviour. To know who to talk to when we feel we are not being respected.
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Year 5
In Year 5, the overarching theme for our RSHE program is 'Puberty'...
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Lesson 1- Personal Hygiene
Learning Intention: To understand the importance of maintaining good hygiene as our bodies begin to change.
Learning Outcomes: To understand how to maintain a good sense of personal hygiene. To discuss the importance of washing, keeping ourselves clean and using deodorant.
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Lesson 2- Puberty (1)
Learning Intention: To understand what happens to our bodies during puberty.
Learning Outcomes: To understand what happens to the male and female bodies during puberty. To understand what menstruation is. To understand that puberty happens to everyone but at different rates.
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Lesson 3- Emotional Changes
Learning Intention: To understand the emotional changes that happen during puberty.
Learning Outcomes: To discuss the emotional changes that take place during puberty. To discuss how we may react to our feelings and what are acceptable and unacceptable ways to react. To know who to talk to if we have concerns or questions.
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Year 6
In Year 6, the overarching theme for our RSHE program is 'Puberty, Relationships & Growing Up'...
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Lesson 1- Puberty (2)
Learning Intention: To understand what happens to our bodies during puberty.
Learning Outcomes: To understand what happens to the male and female bodies during puberty. To describe how and why the body changes during puberty in preparation for reproduction.
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Lesson 2- Reproduction
Learning Intention: To consider how our bodies change during puberty, ready for reproduction.
Learning Outcomes:
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Lesson 3- Online Relationships
Learning Intention: To explore positive and negative ways of communication in a relationship.
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