P.S.H.E & R.S.E.
We recognise that childhood is a time of important growth, physically, emotionally and socially, and our P.S.H.E and R.S.E. curriculum is carefully designed to guide children through these early stages with sensitivity, clarity and care. Taught discreetly, it provides a calm, age-appropriate space for pupils to explore ideas around growth, change, relationships and wellbeing.
As children move through the school, learning is carefully sequenced so that understanding develops gradually and securely. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, express feelings and build a confident vocabulary to describe their experiences, all within a nurturing and respectful environment.
Children are supported to understand that change is a natural part of life, helping them to approach it with confidence, dignity and self-awareness.
Through this considered approach, pupils develop not only knowledge, but also the emotional security and respect for themselves and others that underpins healthy relationships and lifelong wellbeing.
P.S.H.E & R.S.E. INTENT, IMPLEMENTATION & IMPACT
Intent
Our PSHE/RHE curriculum aims to support all pupils in becoming confident, respectful, and emotionally aware individuals who understand themselves, their bodies, and their relationships with others. Pupils develop age-appropriate knowledge of physical and emotional wellbeing, personal safety, and healthy lifestyles. We promote the use of correct anatomical language for body parts to ensure clarity, safety, and confidence in communication. By Year 4, pupils are introduced to menstruation as a normal bodily process for some individuals, ensuring understanding is factual, inclusive, and stigma-free. The curriculum supports safeguarding by teaching children about privacy, boundaries, and trusted adults.
Implementation
PSHE/RHE is delivered through a planned, progressive curriculum across Years 1–4, using a range of age-appropriate strategies including discussion, storytelling, role-play, visual resources, and reflective activities. Teachers consistently use correct anatomical terms (including external and internal body parts where appropriate) to normalise accurate language. Learning focuses on emotional literacy, friendships, respect, personal hygiene, health and wellbeing, and safety. Across all year groups, pupils are taught about privacy and appropriate boundaries in an age-appropriate way.
In Year 4, pupils are taught about menstruation in a factual and sensitive manner, including what menstruation is, why it happens, and how it can be managed hygienically in everyday life and at school. This is delivered in a supportive environment that promotes respect and removes stigma.
Impact
Pupils leave Key Stage 1 with a secure understanding of their bodies, emotions, and personal safety, and they can communicate using correct anatomical language confidently and appropriately. As they progress through Key Stage 2, they demonstrate increasing emotional awareness, resilience, and respect for themselves and others. Pupils show a clear understanding of how to maintain personal wellbeing and hygiene and can identify trusted adults and safe relationships. By the end of Year 4, pupils understand menstruation as a normal biological process, can discuss it respectfully, and demonstrate maturity and confidence when talking about bodily changes. Overall, pupils are prepared with the foundational knowledge, language, and attitudes needed for their ongoing personal development and wellbeing