PSHE / RSE

What is the intent of our PSHE/RSE curriculum?

Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PHSE) at Wentworth Primary School is guided by the National Curriculum and the statutory guidance for Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education. Our PSHE provision supports the school’s aims of developing confident citizens and successful learners who are creative, resourceful and able to identify and solve problems. Our intention is to ensure that by the end of the children’s time with us, they will have experienced a broad and balanced PHSE curriculum that is accessible to all. Through PSHE, we help children develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to be positive citizens in today’s diverse society and in the future.

How do we implement our PSHE/RSE curriculum?

Our PSHE and RSE curriculum follows the EC Primary scheme of work.  This scheme covers three core areas: Living in the Wider World; Relationships Education; and Health and Wellbeing.  Current factors affecting pupils are addressed including staying safe and healthy online.  British Values (democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs) are at the heart of curriculum planning and delivery.  Key concepts also form part of our assembly and pastoral care programme.  

What is the impact of our PSHE/RSE curriculum?

• All Pupils

Our PSHE curriculum supports children’s health and wellbeing, helping them develop empathy, communication and critical thinking skills. They learn to manage risk, resolve conflict and distinguish fact from opinion, while recognising influence and persuasion, especially from social media. They will develop age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships through relationships and sex education.  They will become responsible, supportive and active citizens, who can play their part in public life as young people and adults.

• DP/LAC

The social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) of disadvantaged pupils is monitored and pastoral care is provided swiftly where required (play therapy, Relax Kids, Happy Healthy Minds club, Next Chapter, Kids Inspire, etc).  

• SEND 

Adaptations are made to the planned curriculum to ensure that pupils with SEND are able to access the lessons with their peers.  This may include differentiated activities, scaffolds and models, concrete manipulatives, flexible grouping, etc.  Targeted interventions are put in place to support pupils with SEMH needs.