P.S.H.E. (inc. R.H.E.)
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) including Relationship and Health Education (RHE)
Intent Statement
By the time our pupils leave Year 6, they will be confident, respectful and responsible individuals who understand how to keep themselves safe, healthy and prepared for life. They will understand relationships, including respect, consent and boundaries, and develop strategies to maintain positive mental and physical health.
Pupils will understand safety, including online and personal safety, and develop knowledge of economic wellbeing and life in modern Britain, including British values. By the end of Year 6, our pupils will see themselves as responsible citizens—equipped to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society.
Policy
The policy for this subject can be found on our main policy section of the website.
Statutory Guidance
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Subject Progression Document
Sex Education - What does this school teach?
Our school does not teach Sex Education. We teach Statutory learning about puberty and reproduction.
All pupils are taught the required learning about growing up, puberty and reproduction in an age-appropriate way through Science and Relationships and Health Education, as set out by the Department for Education.
By the end of Year 6, children will have learned the following statutory content:
Statutory Science objectives (Key Stage 2 – Year 5 and Year 6)
Pupils are taught to:
describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals
describe the changes as humans develop from birth to old age
recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind
understand that offspring grow and change into adults
This teaching focuses on biological life cycles and development in a factual and age-appropriate way.
Statutory Health Education objectives (Relationships & Health Education)
By the end of primary school, pupils are taught to:
understand the key facts about puberty and the changing adolescent body
learn about physical and emotional changes during puberty
understand menstruation and the menstrual cycle
know how to care for their bodies during periods of change
recognise the importance of personal hygiene
understand how to seek advice and support from trusted adults
This teaching supports children to feel prepared, confident and reassured about growing up.
How can I help my child in this subject?
PSHE helps children develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to stay safe, healthy and prepared for life. Through PSHE and statutory Relationships and Health Education, children learn about friendships, wellbeing, respect, online safety, managing emotions, healthy lifestyles and growing independence.
Families play a very important role in supporting these areas by talking openly with children and encouraging positive habits and values at home.
Helping children in the Infants (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)
At this stage, children are learning about feelings, friendships, staying safe and caring for themselves and others.
You can help your child by:
Talking about feelings and helping them name emotions such as happy, sad, worried or excited.
Encouraging kindness and respect towards others.
Helping them understand what makes a good friend.
Supporting simple routines for personal hygiene, such as handwashing and brushing teeth.
Talking about the importance of sleep, healthy food and physical activity.
Helping your child understand the idea of personal space and privacy.
Teaching them that they can speak to a trusted adult if something worries them.
Supporting safe use of technology and the internet, with clear rules at home.
Encouraging confidence to try new things and talk about their experiences.
At this stage, children benefit from regular conversations that help them feel safe, valued and confident.
Helping children in the Lower Juniors (Year 3 and Year 4)
At this stage, children develop a stronger understanding of relationships, managing emotions, keeping safe and making healthy choices.
You can help your child by:
Talking about how to build positive friendships and resolve disagreements respectfully.
Encouraging them to talk about their feelings and worries.
Supporting understanding of personal boundaries and respect for others.
Discussing how to stay safe in different situations, including online safety.
Encouraging independence in personal organisation and responsibility.
Talking about the importance of healthy lifestyles, including exercise, sleep and balanced eating.
Helping them recognise the importance of asking for help when needed.
Encouraging respect for similarities and differences between people and families.
At this stage, children are learning how to manage relationships and make safe choices with growing independence.
Helping children in the Upper Juniors (Year 5 and Year 6)
At this stage, children begin preparing for greater independence and the transition to secondary school. They learn more about emotional wellbeing, changes during puberty, responsibility, respectful relationships and staying safe in a wider range of situations.
You can help your child by:
Talking openly about changes as they grow and develop, including puberty in an age-appropriate way.
Encouraging honest conversations about friendships, peer pressure and respect.
Supporting safe and responsible use of technology, social media and online communication.
Discussing how to recognise unsafe situations and how to seek help.
Encouraging your child to take responsibility for their health, organisation and decision-making.
Talking about the importance of mental wellbeing and resilience, including strategies for managing worries.
Encouraging respect for different viewpoints, beliefs and lifestyles.
Supporting confidence as they prepare for new experiences and transitions.
At this stage, children benefit from opportunities to talk openly, ask questions and develop confidence in managing change.
Supporting your child’s personal development at any age
You can support PSHE learning by:
making time to talk regularly about your child’s day
encouraging kindness, respect and responsibility
modelling healthy routines and positive relationships
discussing how to stay safe at home, outside and online
helping your child recognise trusted adults they can speak to
encouraging confidence and independence
The most important thing you can do is help your child feel safe, listened to and supported as they grow and learn about themselves and the world around them.