PSHE

 

 

“The final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.”  Anne Frank

 

 Intent – What are we aiming to achieve?

 

PSHE is a non-statutory subject but at St Lawrence Primary School we believe that it is vitally important and, when well implemented, has lasting impact. We have built on the statutory government guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), including this under the broader heading of PSHE.

 

PSHE enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of a society. It helps them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. We aim to provide our children with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society. Our children are encouraged to develop their sense of self-worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community. We aim to equip them with the knowledge and skills to access the wider curriculum and to prepares them to be global citizens now and in their future roles within a global community.

 

The curriculum covers three main areas which are not mutually exclusive.

Relationships Education – Families, Friendships, Respectful Relationships, Online Relationships and Being Safe

Health education – Mental Wellbeing, Internet Safety and Harms, Physical Health and Fitness, Healthy Eating, Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco, Health and Prevention, First Aid and the Changing Adolescent Body

Living in the wider world – Democracy, Citizenship, British Values, Money Sense, The Media, Careers and Aspiration.

                                                                                

We believe that PSHE plays a vital part of primary education and as well as discrete focused lessons, it is also embedded throughout the curriculum. PSHE is a focus of our Forest School Programme, and is an important part of school worship where children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural curiosity is stimulated, challenged and nurtured.

Inclusion

At St. Lawrence, we believe that every pupil is entitled to high-quality PSHE education that is relevant to their lives and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. We are committed to an inclusive curriculum that values the uniqueness of every individual, regardless of their ability, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Statutory Compliance and Equality
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we ensure our PSHE teaching:
Support for SEND and Vulnerable Learners
We recognise that some pupils, particularly those with SEND, may be more vulnerable to social pressures or exploitation. To ensure full access, we:
  • Use adaptive teaching and differentiation to match the maturity and readiness of learners.
  • Provide extra support or targeted interventions when pupils struggle with specific topics.
  • Consult with the SENCO to ensure materials are accessible for pupils with communication or cognitive needs.
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
To ensure all pupils feel safe to participate, we:
Monitoring and Review
We regularly review our PSHE curriculum to ensure it remains inclusive and representative of our school community.

 For Inclusion strategies in PSHE, please click here.

 

KS1 PSHE BOOKLET

            KS2 PSHE BOOKLET