Purpose of Study
PSHE helps children develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. At our school, we follow the You, Me and PSHE scheme, which provides a clear, progressive framework for teaching relationships, health, wellbeing, and personal safety.
The statutory guidance for PSHE states that all children should be taught about relationships, physical health, mental wellbeing, and how to make safe, responsible decisions. Using You, Me and PSHE, children learn in a supportive and age-appropriate way, exploring important topics through discussion, activities and reflection. This equips them to understand themselves, respect others, and navigate challenges in their lives both now and in the future.
Through the delivery of PSHE, we aim to improve children’ skills in these six areas:
- Drugs, alcohol and tobacco education
- Keeping safe and managing risks
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Physical health and wellbeing
- Careers, financial and economic wellbeing
- Identifying, society and equality
Aims
Our PSHE curriculum, delivered through You, Me and PSHE, aims to ensure that all children:
- Develop positive relationships and understand the importance of respect, empathy and consent.
- Learn about physical health, nutrition, exercise and personal hygiene.
- Understand mental health and wellbeing, and develop strategies to manage emotions and cope with challenges.
- Learn to keep themselves safe online, in the community, and in everyday situations.
- Build confidence, resilience, self-awareness and social skills.
- Grow into responsible, caring individuals who contribute positively to society.
Documents
PSHE Subject Curriculum Statement
National Curriculum England: Personal, Social & Health Education PSHE