PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education)
PSHE at Penwortham Primary School
At Penwortham Primary School, PSHE education plays a vital role in supporting pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and readiness for life in modern Britain. Through PSHE, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to stay healthy and safe, build positive relationships, manage their emotions and make informed choices.
Our PSHE curriculum reflects our school values of Aspire, Belong, Care and Discover, supporting pupils to become confident, respectful and responsible individuals who feel safe, valued and included.
Intent
Our PSHE curriculum is designed to:
support pupils’ mental and physical wellbeing
help pupils build positive, healthy relationships
develop resilience, confidence and self-awareness
equip pupils with the knowledge and skills to make safe, informed choices
prepare pupils for life in modern Britain
PSHE education, including Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), enables pupils to develop transferable life skills that support them both now and in the future.
Implementation: Our PSHE Journey
PSHE learning begins in EYFS, where children develop early understanding of emotions, friendships, self-care and managing feelings through play, discussion and stories.
As pupils move through Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, learning is carefully sequenced to build knowledge and skills progressively. Pupils revisit key themes and concepts, allowing them to deepen understanding as they mature and their experiences broaden.
Our PSHE curriculum is structured around three core themes:
Health and Wellbeing
Relationships
Living in the Wider World
This ensures pupils receive a broad, balanced and age-appropriate PSHE education.
How PSHE Is Taught
We use the SCARF PSHE curriculum, which provides a comprehensive, progressive and age-appropriate programme fully aligned with statutory guidance for PSHE and RSE.
Lessons are:
interactive and discussion-based
delivered in a safe, respectful environment
inclusive and adapted to meet the needs of all pupils
Pupils are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions and reflect on their learning. Teaching promotes open discussion while ensuring clear boundaries and consistent messages around safety and respect.
The PSHE curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of our pupils and wider school community.
Assessment in PSHE
Assessment in PSHE focuses on pupils’ understanding, reflection and ability to apply learning to real-life situations.
Teachers use ongoing formative assessment, including discussion, observation and pupil reflection, to check understanding and adapt teaching as needed. Assessment does not rely on formal testing but supports pupils’ personal development and wellbeing.
Leaders monitor PSHE provision through curriculum review, pupil voice and staff feedback to ensure the curriculum is effective and responsive to pupils’ needs.
PSHE, Safeguarding and Wellbeing
PSHE makes a significant contribution to safeguarding at Penwortham Primary School. Through PSHE, pupils learn how to:
keep themselves safe
recognise unsafe situations
understand healthy and unhealthy relationships
know where and how to seek help
Mental health and emotional wellbeing are key priorities. The curriculum supports pupils to recognise emotions, manage feelings and develop strategies to cope with challenge and change.
PSHE, British Values and Life in Modern Britain
PSHE actively promotes British Values and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
Through PSHE, pupils develop:
mutual respect and tolerance by learning about diversity, inclusion and equality
individual liberty by developing confidence, self-awareness and decision-making skills
democracy through discussion, listening to others and valuing different viewpoints
respect for the rule of law by understanding rules, responsibilities and consequences
PSHE supports pupils to become respectful, informed and responsible members of society.
Impact
As a result of our PSHE curriculum, pupils:
feel safe, supported and confident in school
understand how to look after their mental and physical wellbeing
build positive, healthy relationships
demonstrate respect, empathy and responsibility
are prepared for the next stage of their education and life beyond school
PSHE supports pupils’ overall personal development and contributes positively to their wellbeing, behaviour and readiness to learn.
Working with Parents and Carers
We work closely with parents and carers to support PSHE education. Information about PSHE and RSE content is shared regularly, and parents are encouraged to contact school if they have any questions or wish to view resources.
Our PSHE Policy and RSE Policy are available below:
