RHE/PSHE

PSHE and RHE

PSHE and RHE at St Chad’s Catholic Primary School

At St Chad’s Catholic Primary School, Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education and Relationships and Health Education (RHE) play a vital role in supporting pupils’ personal development and wellbeing.

Through our PSHE and RHE curriculum, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to live healthy, safe and responsible lives. Rooted in our Catholic ethos, the curriculum supports pupils in recognising the dignity of every person and encourages them to treat others with kindness, respect and compassion.

Pupils are supported to develop positive relationships, understand their responsibilities within their community and learn how to keep themselves safe both in the real world and online.

PSHE and RHE are also an important part of safeguarding at St Chad’s. Through age-appropriate learning, pupils develop the knowledge and confidence to recognise risks, manage challenges and seek support when they need it.

Intent

Our PSHE and RHE curriculum aims to support pupils in becoming confident, respectful and responsible members of society.

Through the teaching of PSHE and RHE, pupils will:

• develop a strong sense of self-worth and personal identity
• understand the importance of positive and respectful relationships
• learn how to maintain good physical and mental health
• recognise risks and know how to keep themselves safe, including online
• develop resilience and strategies for managing emotions and challenges
• understand their responsibilities within their community and the wider world

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure pupils build their knowledge and understanding progressively throughout their time at St Chad’s.

Implementation

PSHE and RHE are taught through a structured programme of learning supported by the Ten Ten Life to the Full programme, alongside additional resources and experiences that support safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development.

Our curriculum is organised around three key themes:

Health and Wellbeing – understanding physical and mental health, healthy lifestyles, managing emotions and recognising when and how to seek help.

Relationships – developing positive friendships, understanding family relationships, respecting differences and learning how to build healthy and respectful relationships.

Living in the Wider World – developing an understanding of community, responsibility, economic awareness and the role pupils play as active citizens.

Learning is delivered through dedicated PSHE lessons as well as through wider curriculum opportunities including assemblies, themed events and enrichment activities.

To further enhance the curriculum, pupils benefit from specialist workshops and support programmes including:

• Pol-Ed sessions, which support pupils in understanding personal safety, the role of the police and making responsible choices.
• City in the Community (CITC) programmes, which provide workshops and support around disability awareness, mental health and wellbeing, leadership development and social skills.
• Thrive mental health sessions, which support pupils in developing emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Leadership coaching opportunities for pupils to develop confidence, teamwork and responsibility.
• Targeted interventions to support pupils with social communication and relationship skills.

Pupils also take part in a range of wider experiences which reinforce key PSHE learning, including:

• Online safety learning
• Road and rail safety sessions
• Year 6 participation in Crucial Crew
• Charity fundraising and community events
• Enterprise opportunities for pupils in Key Stage 2
• Healthy lifestyle learning through science and themed weeks.

Through these experiences, pupils are supported to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to live healthy, safe and responsible lives.

Progression

In Early Years, children begin to develop important personal, social and emotional skills through play-based learning and daily routines. They learn about friendships, recognising feelings, sharing with others and developing independence.

In Key Stage 1, pupils develop their understanding of relationships, feelings and wellbeing. They learn about kindness, respecting others, healthy lifestyles, staying safe and recognising trusted adults who can help them.

In Key Stage 2, pupils build on earlier learning and develop a deeper understanding of relationships, wellbeing and responsibility. They explore topics such as managing friendships, respecting diversity, online safety, mental wellbeing and preparing for transition to secondary school.

This progression ensures pupils develop secure knowledge and understanding which prepares them for the next stage of their education and life beyond primary school.

Impact

By the time pupils leave St Chad’s, they will have developed the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make positive choices about their health, relationships and wellbeing.

Pupils will:

• understand how to build and maintain positive relationships
• know how to stay safe in different situations, including online
• understand the importance of physical and mental wellbeing
• demonstrate respect and empathy towards others
• recognise their role as responsible members of their community.

The impact of the PSHE and RHE curriculum can be seen through pupils’ behaviour, attitudes, discussions and their ability to apply their learning to real-life situations.