PSHE

                                                                                                                   

Intent

At Chalk Ridge Primary School, our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the essential knowledge, skills and attributes they need to navigate their lives both now and in the future. Our intent is to foster the development of well-rounded, articulate and emotionally intelligent individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society. Through a comprehensive and engaging PSHE curriculum, we aim to empower pupils to stay healthy, safe and resilient, while developing the confidence and capacity to lead fulfilling lives and make informed decisions.

We are committed to nurturing thoughtful, respectful and responsible citizens who understand their roles within the school and the wider community. Our curriculum supports children in understanding and valuing themselves as unique individuals, building healthy relationships, and developing the moral awareness to distinguish right from wrong.

In accordance with the aims of the National Curriculum, our PSHE curriculum ensures that all pupils:

  • Develop a secure understanding of physical health, mental wellbeing and the interconnection between the two.
  • Explore a range of relationships and understand the characteristics of healthy, respectful interactions.
  • Gain an appreciation of the rules, laws and values that govern life in modern Britain and the wider world.
  • Recognise and respect personal development, including physical, emotional and social changes during growth and puberty.
  • Develop moral reasoning to make appropriate and ethical decisions.
  • Acquire the ability to assess risks and understand the difference between safe and unsafe situations, both online and offline.

Our approach ensures that pupils are not only knowledgeable but also capable of applying their learning in real-life contexts, thereby promoting lifelong personal development and citizenship.

Implementation

Although Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is a non-statutory subject, the Department for Education recognises its importance and expects all schools to make provision for it as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. The PSHE curriculum contributes significantly to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, and supports the statutory requirements for Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), and Health Education, as outlined in the National Curriculum framework.

At Chalk Ridge Primary School, we have chosen to implement the 1decision programme to deliver our PSHE curriculum. This programme has been quality assured and kitemarked by the PSHE Association, which is the national body responsible for supporting schools in delivering high-quality PSHE education on behalf of the Government. By using this programme, we ensure that our teaching is aligned with best practice and national guidance, and that it addresses the key themes and learning outcomes essential for our pupils' personal development and well-being.

Our approach is carefully structured and sequenced to ensure progression across year groups. The curriculum is delivered through discrete, timetabled lessons, allowing sufficient time for meaningful discussion, reflection, and development of key life skills. A whole-school overview outlines the modules and content covered from Years 1 to 6, ensuring coherence and continuity. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), PSHE is embedded throughout the curriculum and delivered through daily interactions, continuous provision, and thematic learning, supporting the Early Learning Goals and promoting the development of personal, social and emotional skills.

This structured yet flexible approach ensures that all pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to thrive both in and out of school, preparing them to navigate the complexities of life in modern Britain with confidence and resilience.

Below you will find our whole school overview of the timings and modules taught within our PSHE curriculum. This ranges from Years 1-6.

 

Impact

Our PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education provision is designed to ensure that all pupils develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to establish and maintain healthy relationships, sustain positive physical and mental well-being, make safe, informed life choices, and become responsible, active citizens prepared for life and work in the modern world.

This aligns with the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum, the Relationships and Health Education (RHE) statutory guidance (2019), and the DfE’s PSHE Programme of Study, supporting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development, safeguarding, and broader personal development.

We evaluate the impact of our PSHE curriculum through a range of rigorous and ongoing monitoring strategies:

  • Pupil Conferencing – Engaging pupils in structured discussions to gather qualitative feedback on their learning experiences, understanding of topics, and identification of areas requiring further reinforcement or development.
  • Work Scrutiny and Evidence Reviews – Reviewing a broad range of pupil work to assess how well key concepts have been understood and applied, and to evaluate progress over time across year groups.
  • Pupil Voice During Lessons – Observing pupil participation in class discussions to assess confidence, comprehension, critical thinking and the ability to express views respectfully and thoughtfully.
  • Lesson Observations and Learning Walks – Ensuring high-quality teaching through the observation of classroom practice, where we expect to see:
    • Teachers demonstrating strong subject knowledge and a secure understanding of age-appropriate pedagogy within PSHE.
    • Pupils actively engaged in their learning, showing curiosity, confidence, and the ability to ask relevant questions and articulate ideas clearly.
    • Misconceptions being promptly and effectively identified and addressed to secure understanding.
    • Inclusive, respectful learning environments where all pupils feel safe to contribute.

The impact of this provision is that pupils leave each phase of their education equipped with a secure foundation of personal, social and emotional awareness, the ability to manage risks, and the confidence to navigate challenges in an ever-evolving global society.