PSHE helps to support pupils’ spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.  It is often taught through Science, English and Topic . The programme of study is based on three core themes within which there is broad overlap and flexibility.  

CORE THEME 1: HEALTH AND WELLBEING

This core theme focuses on:

1. what is meant by a healthy lifestyle

2. how to maintain physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing

3. how to manage risks to physical and emotional health and wellbeing

4. ways of keeping physically and emotionally safe

5. about managing change, including puberty, transition and loss

6. how to make informed choices about health and wellbeing and to recognise sources of help with this

7. how to respond in an emergency

8. to identify different influences on health and wellbeing.

CORE THEME 2: RELATIONSHIPS

This core theme focuses on:

1. how to develop and maintain a variety of healthy relationships, within a range of social/cultural contexts

2. how to recognise and manage emotions within a range of relationships

3. how to recognise risky or negative relationships including all forms of bullying and abuse

4. how to respond to risky or negative relationships and ask for help

5. how to respect equality and diversity in relationships.

CORE THEME 3: LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD (ECONOMIC WELL BEING AND BEING A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN)

This core theme focuses on:

1. about respect for self and others and the importance of responsible behaviours and actions

2. about rights and responsibilities as members of families, other groups and ultimately as citizens

3. about different groups and communities

4. to respect diversity and equality and how to be a productive member of a diverse community

5. about the importance of respecting and protecting the environment

6. about where money comes from, keeping it safe and the importance of managing it effectively

7. the part that money plays in people’s lives

8. a basic understanding of enterprise.

 Curriculum Overview