PSHE
PSHE Lead - Mrs Hodgkiss
PSHE at Our School
At our school, we believe that children’s personal development is just as important as their academic learning. To support this, we follow the Twinkl PSHE scheme, a carefully designed programme that helps children develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to thrive both in school and in later life.
What is PSHE?
PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. It covers three main areas of learning:
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Relationships – understanding friendships, families, respect, boundaries, kindness, and how to recognise and respond to bullying.
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Health & Wellbeing – promoting physical and mental health, managing emotions, learning about safety and first aid, internet safety, hygiene, healthy lifestyles, and (in an age-appropriate way) changes as we grow.
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Living in the Wider World – learning about communities, responsibilities, money and economic awareness, diversity, and how we can make a positive contribution to society.
What PSHE is in the national framework (and what is required)?
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The statutory core that all maintained primary schools in England must deliver is split into Relationships Education and Health Education.
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The broader subject of PSHE remains “non-statutory”, but by default schools are expected to “make provision for” PSHE — that is, provide some PSHE programme drawing on good practice.
By the end of Primary School, pupils are expected to:
Relationships
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Understand what healthy, respectful relationships look like, including friendships and family relationships.
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Recognise the importance of kindness, boundaries, trust and personal privacy.
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Communicate respectfully, resolve conflicts appropriately, and know when and how to seek help.
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Understand different types of families and that all families share common features of care and support.
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Know how to stay safe online, including how to manage online contact, protect personal information and report concerns.
Health & Wellbeing
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Understand how to maintain physical health: healthy eating, regular exercise, hygiene and sleep.
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Recognise a range of emotions and know how to manage feelings, including stress or anxiety.
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Understand the concept of mental wellbeing and know strategies to support themselves and others.
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Recognise risks, make safe choices and know how to respond in unsafe situations.
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Understand the changes that occur during puberty and how these may affect emotions and relationships.
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Know the basics of first aid, including how to call for emergency help.
Living in the Wider World
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Understand their responsibilities as members of the school and wider community.
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Show respect for diversity, recognising similarities and differences between people.
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Understand the importance of rules, rights, responsibilities and the value of cooperation.
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Develop awareness of money: earning, saving, spending wisely and understanding basic financial decisions.
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Begin to understand how their choices can affect others, the environment and future opportunities.
Overall, pupils leave primary school with the knowledge and skills to keep themselves healthy and safe, build positive relationships, and make informed decisions as they move into adolescence.
How the Twinkl Scheme Supports Learning
The Twinkl PSHE scheme provides a clear, structured and progressive curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6. Each year builds on the last, revisiting themes in an age-appropriate way so that children deepen their understanding as they grow. In EYFS the staff teach PSHE objectives from the Development Matters and teach through a topic based curriculum.
Lessons are active, engaging and discussion-based. Children take part in role-play, group activities, problem-solving tasks and reflective exercises that help them develop confidence and real-life skills. The scheme also supports statutory Relationships and Health Education requirements.
What This Means for Your Child
Through PSHE, children learn how to develop healthy relationships, stay safe, make informed choices, understand their emotions, and play a positive role in the world around them. These are essential life skills that help them build resilience, confidence and independence.
We will keep parents informed about what is being taught and regualrly invite parents to school to attend workhops on 'Online safety' . By working together, we aim to help every child grow into a confident, caring and responsible young person.
Useful Links for Parents & Carers
📘 Understanding PSHE & RSHE
PSHE Association – Advice for Parents
https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/guidance/ks1-4/engaging-parents-governors
FPA – Parents’ Guide to RSHE in Primary Schools
https://www.fpa.org.uk/rshe-for-parents/
DfE Statutory RSHE Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education
🧠Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing
YoungMinds – Support for Parents
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
Anna Freud – Mentally Healthy Schools
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/
Place2Be – Parenting & Wellbeing Advice
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/family-work/
🔒 Online Safety & Digital Behaviour
NSPCC – Online Safety Hub
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/online-safety-resources
Thinkuknow (CEOP) – Parents & Children
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Childnet – Parent & Carer Resources
https://www.childnet.com/resources/
Net Aware (NSPCC + O2)
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
👪 Helping at Home
Parents can support PSHE learning by:
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Talking about friendships, worries, feelings and changes
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Discussing safe and respectful online behaviour
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Encouraging healthy routines (sleep, screens, exercise, hygiene)
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Modelling good communication and problem-solving
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Asking children what they learned in PSHE each week
If you have any questions about the PSHE curriculum or how to support your child, please contact the school office or speak to your child’s class teacher.