PSHE / RSE at KWPS

Subject Leader: Miss J Scott

What PSHE Looks Like at KWPS:

EYFS

In the Early Years, PSHE is taught through play, discussion, stories, circle time and everyday experiences. Children develop their understanding of relationships, emotions, wellbeing and the world around them through carefully planned activities and continuous provision. Learning is recorded in a class floor book.

KS1 & KS2

PSHE is taught weekly through carefully planned lessons using the PSHE Association Programme of Study. Lessons include discussion, role play, drama, debates, collaborative learning, writing and reflection, helping children develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to thrive now and in the future.

Assemblies:

Assemblies reinforce the PSHE curriculum through themes linked to wellbeing, relationships, mental health, SMSC, British Values, online safety, equality, diversity and current events. Children regularly reflect on our school values of kindness, resilience, equity, honesty, responsibility and pride.

Cross-curricular links: PSHE is closely linked with:

Science – healthy bodies, puberty and healthy lifestyles

PE – physical health and wellbeing

Computing – online safety and digital citizenship

RE – diversity, respect and beliefs

Geography – global citizenship and sustainability

English – discussion, debate and speaking and listening.

Inclusive practice:

Every child has the opportunity to succeed in PSHE.

Learning is carefully adapted to reflect pupils' ages, needs, backgrounds and experiences. Sensitive topics are taught in an inclusive, respectful and age-appropriate manner that reflects the diversity of modern Britain.

We provide additional pastoral support through our Bee Hive Nurture Room and dedicated Nurture Lead, working closely with pupils and families to support emotional wellbeing, behaviour and readiness to learn. As a Thrive school, nurturing children's social and emotional development is central to our approach.

Enrichment

PSHE is enriched through a wide range of opportunities that promote children's personal development, wellbeing and citizenship.

These include:

  • NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe.
  • Digital Matters and online safety learning

  • Safer Internet Day

  • Bikeability
  • Road Safety
  • First Aid education
  • Children in Need
  • Comic Relief
  • Harvest Festival and food bank collections
  • Remembrance Day
  • School Council
  • Eco Committee
  • Kindness Ambassadors
  • Reading Champions
  • Year 6 Prefects
  • educational visits
  • visitors from emergency services and community organisations.

We also provide support through our Bee-Hive Nurture Room and a dedicated nurture leader, working with families and children who may need additional emotional support.

These experiences help children develop resilience, confidence, leadership, responsibility and respect while preparing them for life beyond primary school.

The Intent of our PSHE Curriculum

At Kirkham and Wesham Primary School, PSHE is at the heart of our commitment to developing confident, resilient and responsible young people. Our ambitious curriculum equips children with the knowledge, understanding and personal skills they need to stay safe, build positive relationships, make informed decisions and contribute positively to society.

Through high-quality PSHE education, children develop emotional literacy, resilience, empathy, confidence and respect for themselves and others while preparing for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.

The Implementation of our PSHE Curriculum

We follow the PSHE Association’s thematic curriculum, covering:

  • Autumn – Relationships

  • Spring – Living in the Wider World

  • Summer – Health and Wellbeing

Children progressively develop knowledge and understanding in areas including:

  • friendships and families
  • emotional wellbeing and mental health
  • healthy lifestyles
  • online and offline safety
  • first aid
  • economic wellbeing
  • rights and responsibilities
  • British Values
  • careers and aspirations
  • puberty and growing up.

Learning is delivered through discussion, role play, collaborative learning, stories, reflection and problem-solving, allowing children to apply their learning to real-life situations.

Subject-specific vocabulary is explicitly taught and revisited throughout the curriculum, enabling pupils to communicate confidently about their wellbeing, relationships and responsibilities.

Assessment

Assessment is continuous and informs future teaching.

Teachers assess pupils' understanding through:

  • pupil discussion
  • observation
  • pupil voice
  • reflection activities
  • teacher assessment.

Assessment is used to identify misconceptions, celebrate achievement and ensure every child develops the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to thrive beyond primary school.

The Impact of our PSHE Curriculum

By the end of KS2, our pupils will:
✔ Know how to stay safe and healthy
✔ Understand their emotions and relationships
✔ Show resilience and respect
✔ Be ready for the challenges of secondary school

Our pupils leave KWPS as confident, respectful and responsible young people who understand how to keep themselves safe, healthy and prepared for the next stage of their education and life in modern Britain.

National Curriculum Aims for Relationships, Sex and Health Education

At primary school, all pupils receive statutory Relationships Education and Health Education.

Children learn about:

  • healthy relationships
  • families
  • physical and mental wellbeing
  • online safety
  • healthy lifestyles
  • growing and changing.

From Year 4 onwards, pupils learn about puberty and the physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence. In Year 6, children also receive age-appropriate learning about human reproduction and birth as part of preparing them for secondary school and later life.

This teaching is delivered sensitively and in line with Department for Education guidance. Parents and carers are informed about the curriculum and are invited to attend information sessions and review the teaching resources before these lessons take place.

Parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from the non-statutory elements of sex education taught in Year 6. Requests should be made in writing to the Headteacher. Relationships Education and Health Education are statutory and cannot be withdrawn from.

 

What is taught in each year group

Our PSHE curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge and skills from EYFS to Year 6.

Please see our PSHE Curriculum Overview below for full details of what is taught in each year group.

 

PSHE Long Term Plan

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Progression of Skills

Children progressively develop knowledge and skills across:

  • relationships
  • health and wellbeing
  • living in the wider world
  • emotional literacy
  • resilience
  • decision-making
  • personal safety
  • citizenship.

Each year builds upon prior learning, enabling pupils to become increasingly confident, independent and responsible members of society.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Our PSHE curriculum is designed to be accessible to all pupils. We are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of need or background, can fully participate and succeed.

We meet our duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 by:

  • adapting teaching to meet individual needs
  • providing appropriate scaffolding and support
  • using a range of strategies to ensure full access to learning
  • creating a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel confident to share their views
  • maintaining high expectations for all pupils

Teaching is adapted through discussion, modelling and support, ensuring all pupils can engage with sensitive topics in a way that is appropriate to their age and understanding.

Find Out More

If you would like more information about the PSHE curriculum, please contact:   Miss J Scott  – PSHE Subject Leader
Enquiries can be made via the school office.