PSHE Curriculum Statement

At Worth Primary School, through the study of PSHE, we aim to equip every pupil with the tools they need to become healthy, independent, and responsible members of a diverse society. We support them in understanding their personal and social development, empowering them to make informed choices and contribute positively to their communities.

We nurture pupils’ self-esteem and mental as well as physical well-being, laying the foundation for healthy, respectful relationships. Recognising the increasing role of online interaction in children’s lives, we guide them to navigate the internet safely and responsibly while encouraging open conversations about any concerns they may have.

Our spiral PSHE curriculum ensures the whole school works on common themes, deepening knowledge and understanding in an age-appropriate way. This includes comprehensive coverage of the statutory Relationships Education curriculum. We use the “myhappymind” resources provided by Cheshire East, with each class receiving at least five discrete sessions per half term. PSHE is woven across the curriculum, helping embed understanding and encouraging children to apply their skills broadly.

Written outcomes are not expected in every PSHE session; learning may be demonstrated verbally, through art, or drama. Many KS1 classes maintain a class scrapbook to record their learning instead of exercise books.

We recognise parents and carers as the primary educators in many aspects of PSHE and work closely with them to support and reinforce their role. Families have access to the myhappymind app to follow topics and complete activities at home. We also communicate our PSHE coverage at class meetings early in the school year.

By the time children leave Worth Primary School, they will:

• Show kindness and respect to themselves and others.
• Understand how to stay safe and foster positive relationships, including online.
• Appreciate what it means to live and work as positive members of a diverse, multicultural society.
• Understand how their bodies and minds grow and develop and how this will continue.
• Demonstrate and apply British Values of Democracy, Tolerance, Rule of Law, Mutual Respect, and Liberty.
• Possess the self-belief to set goals and persevere to achieve great things.