Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE)

Our Vision for PSHE

At St. John with St. Michael’s CE Primary School, PSHE plays a vital role in nurturing happy, healthy and confident children. Rooted in our Christian values, our PSHE curriculum supports pupils to develop a strong sense of self, respect for others and an understanding of their responsibilities within their community and the wider world.

Why PSHE Matters

PSHE equips children with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to thrive both now and in the future. It supports pupils’ emotional wellbeing, helps them build positive relationships and prepares them to make informed, safe and responsible choices throughout their lives.

Through PSHE, pupils learn to:

• Understand and manage their emotions

• Build resilience and self-esteem

• Develop empathy, kindness and respect

• Keep themselves physically and mentally healthy

• Prepare for life in modern Britain

Statutory Guidance and National Expectations

Our PSHE curriculum is aligned with statutory Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education guidance (DfE, 2020).

The curriculum supports pupils to:

• Form positive, respectful relationships

• Understand how to stay safe, both online and offline

• Recognise the importance of mental and physical health

• Develop an age-appropriate understanding of the changing body

• Learn about money, work and economic wellbeing (where appropriate)

PSHE also contributes significantly to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and the promotion of British Values, including respect, tolerance, democracy and the rule of law.

What Pupils Learn

Our PSHE curriculum is progressive and age-appropriate, building knowledge and skills over time.

In EYFS, children focus on:

• Understanding their feelings

• Building friendships

• Developing independence and confidence

• Learning about healthy routines

In Key Stage 1, pupils:

• Learn how to recognise and name emotions

• Develop positive relationships and communication skills

• Understand basic concepts of health, safety and wellbeing

In Key Stage 2, pupils:

• Explore emotional wellbeing, resilience and self-identity

• Learn about respectful relationships and peer pressure

• Develop knowledge about physical and mental health

• Begin to understand economic wellbeing, including saving and spending

How We Teach PSHE

• Safe and Supportive Environment: Lessons encourage open discussion, reflection and respectful listening.

• Progressive Curriculum: Topics are revisited and deepened as children move through school.

• Circle Time and Discussion: Pupils are given time to share ideas and explore real-life scenarios.

• Links to Worship and Values: PSHE is closely connected to collective worship and our Christian ethos.

PSHE in Our School Community

PSHE at St. John with St. Michael’s helps children to grow into thoughtful, compassionate individuals who value themselves and others. By developing emotional literacy, resilience and moral understanding, we prepare pupils to contribute positively to their families, school and society.

PSHE Curriculum Overview  

Relationships & Sex Education (RSE)

Relationships and Sex Education Policy