PSHE
Intent
Our PSHE curriculum is designed to equip every child with the knowledge, skills and character needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We provide a broad and balanced programme that is taught explicitly in PSHE lessons and woven throughout the wider curriculum, daily school life and our Christian values. We aim to help children understand and value their place in the world, developing emotional literacy, resilience, and positive mental and physical health. Through engaging, relevant and age‑appropriate learning, children gain the confidence to make informed choices about their wellbeing, relationships, safety and future aspirations. Our curriculum supports pupils to become responsible, active citizens who uphold the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. By nurturing character, compassion and a strong sense of community, we prepare our children to contribute positively to society and to lead lives rooted in respect, responsibility and hope.
Implementation
Our PSHE curriculum is implemented through a whole‑school, progressive programme that begins in EYFS and continues through to Year 6.
In EYFS, children learn through the Personal, Social and Emotional Development prime area focussing on: Self‑Regulation, Managing Self and Building Relationships. This establishes the foundations for personal development and prepares children for the more structured learning in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Across KS1 and KS2, teaching is organised into nine key areas:
Families and Relationships
Respectful Relationships
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Wellbeing
Physical Health
Safety and the Changing Body
Online Safety
Citizenship
Economic Wellbeing.
Each area is revisited regularly so that children can build on prior knowledge, deepen understanding and apply their learning in increasingly sophisticated ways.
A wide range of inclusive, engaging teaching and learning activities ensures that all pupils can access the curriculum and make meaningful progress. The programme also directly supports our work towards the Equality Award by promoting understanding of the Equality Act through explicit teaching—such as learning about different families, challenging stereotypes, valuing diversity and celebrating difference—alongside the use of diverse, representative resources.
At the start of each year, KS1 and KS2 classes take part in an introductory lesson to establish shared ground rules, helping to create a safe, respectful environment for discussing sensitive topics. These agreements are revisited throughout the year to support open, thoughtful and age‑appropriate dialogue. Through this consistent and carefully structured approach, PSHE learning becomes embedded across school life and contributes significantly to pupils’ personal development and wellbeing.
Impact
Our PSHE curriculum enables children to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to flourish both in school and in later life. As a result of our carefully sequenced programme from EYFS to Year 6, pupils demonstrate strong emotional literacy, resilience, and the ability to form healthy, respectful relationships. They understand how to keep themselves mentally and physically healthy, how to stay safe in the real and online world, and how to make informed, responsible choices. Children are able to articulate their learning confidently and apply it in real‑life contexts, showing increasing independence, empathy and self‑awareness. Through regular revisiting of key concepts, pupils build secure, transferable understanding that supports their personal development and contributes to positive behaviour, attitudes and wellbeing across the school.
The curriculum also has a measurable impact on pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, supporting them to live out our Christian values and uphold the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. By the time they leave our school, children are well‑prepared for the next stage of their education, equipped to contribute positively to their community and confident in their ability to navigate the opportunities and challenges of modern life.
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| Howick CE Primary School Health and Sex Education Policy.pdf | |||
| Howick Primary CE RSE PSHE_vocab progression document.pdf | |||
| Howick Primary School RSE PSHE Long term plan.pdf | |||
The Red Box Project
We are delighted to see how much the children have enjoyed taking our Financial Awareness Box home and engaging in their own independent projects. These activities provide a valuable opportunity for pupils to apply their learning in a real-life context, developing important knowledge and skills such as saving, spending, budgeting and understanding the difference between needs and wants.
This work supports the National Curriculum, where financial education is developed through mathematics and wider curriculum areas such as PSHE and citizenship, helping children to build confidence and make informed decisions about money. We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and creativity the children have shown, and the way they are beginning to understand the importance of financial awareness in preparing them for the future.
Careers Day
Our school recently held an inspiring Primary Careers Day, giving pupils the chance to explore a wide range of exciting job roles and meet professionals from our local community. Throughout the day, children enjoyed hands‑on activities, engaging talks and the opportunity to ask questions about different career paths. From creative industries and emergency services to engineering, healthcare, and technology, the sessions helped spark curiosity and broaden their understanding of the world of work.
It was wonderful to see pupils’ confidence grow as they discovered new possibilities for their future and learned that their interests and talents can lead to many rewarding opportunities. Careers Day is an important part of our commitment to raising aspirations, and we are proud of how enthusiastic and inspired our learners were during this special event.
