PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) - including RSE (Relationships and Sex Education)
Intent:
Linking in the needs of our children, we want to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their own lives now and in the future, enabling them to develop the qualities and attributes they need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society as a whole.
Implementation:
Mrs. Carpenter is our PSHE Co-ordinator.
At St. Mary's, PSHE is taught through "Personal, Social and Emotional Development" within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in Acorn and Chestnut (Nursery and Reception):
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
We follow the Government Guidance for teaching PSHE in Birch to Oak (Years 1 to 4):
Guidance: Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education
RSE - Relationships and Sex Education
We also teach Relationships, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education through our PSHE curriculum:
Relationships, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education
This handy guide helps Parents to understand Relationships and Health Education in school:
Understanding Relationships and Health Education in your child’s primary school: a guide for parents
For more information about how we teach Relationships, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education at St. Mary's please see our policy in the Policies section of the website.
Below, you can also find a handy document for Parents/Carers outlining:
- How the scheme we use to teach RSE is structured
- The statutory requirements for each year group
- How RSE is taught in lessons
- Approaches to puberty and human reproduction
- Updates on addressing sexual harassment
- Tips for parents to support their child at home
RSE - Guidance for Parents/Carers
Here, you will also find an overview of the subjects and topics covered in each unit of our RSE & PSHE scheme of work for Parents/Carers:
Parents'/Carers' Guide for RSE
We also teach British Values through our PSHE curriculum:
British Values - A Guide for Parents
At St. Mary's, we ensure we follow the PSHE Association Programme of Study for PSHE Education and use the Kapow Primary scheme (from Year R) to comply with this.
The following table shows which PSHE topics are taught throughout the school:
Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
Acorn (Nursery) |
Look What I Can Do It's Good to Share |
Look What I Can Do It's Good to Share Fabulous Friends |
Look What I Can Do It's Good to Share Mindful Me |
Chestnut (Reception) |
Self-regulation: My Feelings
Building relationships: Special relationships |
Managing Self: Taking on challenges
Self-regulation: Listening and following instructions |
Building relationships: My family and friends
Managing self: My wellbeing |
Birch (Year 1) |
Family 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 |
Health and wellbeing cont: 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 and the changing body: 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 |
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 what money is and where it comes from, how to keep cash safe, the function of banks and building societies, spending and saving and some of jobs roles in schools
Transition: Helping Year 1 pupils with the transition to a new year and the changes that come with it |
Hazel (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 |
Health and wellbeing cont: 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 and the changing body: Lesson collection: Developing understanding of safety: roads, medicines and an introduction to online safety; distinguishing secrets from surprises; naming body parts and looking at the concept of privacy. |
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 where money comes from, how to look after money and why we use banks and building societies.
Transition: A lesson for Year 2 pupils to help them with their transition to Year 3, and the changes that may come with this move. |
Rowan (Year 3) |
Family 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. |
Health and wellbeing cont: 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 and the changing body: 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 creating a budget and learning about: the different ways of paying, the emotional impact of money, the ethics of spending and thinking about potential jobs and careers
Transition: Helping Year 3 pupils prepare for the transition to Year 4 and the changes that come with this |
Oak (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 |
Health and wellbeing cont: 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 and the changing body: Building awareness of online safety and the benefits and risks of sharing information online; identifying the difference between private and public; age restrictions; exploring the physical and emotional changes in puberty; 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 spending, what makes something good value for money, career aspirations 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 |
Impact:
All children are assessed in PSHE by their teachers, on a termly basis. Mrs. Carpenter then analyses the attainment and progress of the whole school in this area. This information informs future teaching and learning in PSHE.