PSHE 

We strongly believe in the vital role PSHE has to play in supporting our pupils to grow and develop into confident, creative, resilient, kind, open-minded and engaged citizens.

PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. Our PSHE curriculum aims to provide pupils with a wide range of experiences and activities in order to equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to:

• Understand the importance of family life and that families come in different shapes and sizes.
• Recognise what a healthy and safe relationship is.
• Apply the principles of healthy and safe relationships when using the internet and know how to report concerns about on-line content.
• Navigate the ups and downs of friendships.
• Understand both the importance of self-respect and respect for others.
• Recognise bullying and how best to act if they encounter it.
• Understand the concept of personal privacy.
• Recognise how to keep themselves safe and have regard for the safety of others too.
• Understand that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being.
• Recognise a range of emotions in themselves and others.
• Recognise what makes them feel happy, including exercise, relaxation and time with friends and family.
• Seek support for themselves and others regarding good mental health.
• Understand the importance of exercise, diet, hygiene and self-care in maintaining physical well-being.
• Understand the risks associated with both legal and illegal substances.
• Understand, at an age-appropriate level, how their body grows and changes.