PSHE & RSE
What is PSHE & RSE?
PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. RSE stands for Relationships and Sex Education.
PSHE & RSE education helps pupils maintain their mental and physical health and understand the various factors that influence their wellbeing. They learn how to build strong and supportive relationships, how to keep themselves safe in various situations and how to make thoughtful decisions about money, health and the online world.
Pupils may receive mixed messages about these topics from friends, siblings, social media and the wider world. High-quality PSHE & RSE ensures every child receives clear, accurate and age-appropriate teaching so they can make safe and informed choices as they grow.
PSHE & RSE gives pupils regular opportunities to explore different perspectives, reflect on ethical and emotional issues and think about what is right and fair. Pupils collaborate with others, build positive relationships and learn to value and respect people from different backgrounds, families and cultures.
PSHE & RSE often support the teaching of the British values of: Individual liberty, Mutual respect, Democracy, The rule of law and Tolerance of those with different faiths or beliefs.
Pupils learn to listen to and respect differing opinions, understand why rules and laws keep people safe, recognise their rights and responsibilities and value the beliefs and lifestyles of others.
Schools build cultural capital by giving pupils experiences and knowledge they may not otherwise encounter, helping to prepare them for life beyond school. PSHE & RSE contributes to pupils’ cultural capital by giving them the essential knowledge and skills they need to participate confidently in society.
Pupils learn about different families and communities, how democratic and social structures function and how to communicate and interact respectfully with others. They develop the vocabulary and social understanding needed to navigate relationships, make informed choices and engage with the wider world.
How do we deliver PSHE & RSE at St Mary’s?
PSHE & RSE are subjects that are ever-changing and as such, we wanted to use a live scheme that updates regularly to stay in line with Statutory content and guidelines. We are using the Kapow scheme of work to support our delivery of the PSHE & RSE curriculum. We believe that by doing this, we are enabling our staff to deliver high quality lessons that are fully in line with government guidance and, in doing so, are ensuring that our pupils are best prepared for the world that awaits them.
