PSHE Intent, Implementation and Impact

Intent

To deliver a curriculum in which children:

Believe in Themselves

• Our curriculum encourages children to develop self-confidence and self-esteem by promoting a growth mindset. Through activities that celebrate achievements, encourage goal-setting, and foster resilience, students learn to embrace challenges and view setbacks as opportunities for growth. Regular self-reflection sessions help students identify their personal strengths and areas for improvement, instilling a belief in their ability to succeed.

Become Better Citizens

• To help students become better individuals and citizens, we integrate lessons that focus on empathy, kindness, and social responsibility. We encourage students to engage in community service projects, such as organizing food drives or participating in local environmental initiatives. These experiences teach students the importance of giving back and foster a sense of pride in contributing positively to society.

Belong to Their Community and School

• We emphasize the importance of belonging by creating a welcoming and inclusive school environment. Through team-building activities, collaborative projects, and the establishment of a student council, children learn to value diverse perspectives and work together towards common goals. These experiences help them build friendships, appreciate each other’s differences, and understand that everyone has a role to play in making the school and community a better place.

British Values Integration

• Our PSHE curriculum explicitly incorporates British Values—democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. We teach students about their rights and responsibilities as citizens, encouraging them to actively participate in school governance and community decisions. By promoting respect for others, we help students appreciate diverse cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, fostering a sense of belonging within the wider community.
• By fostering a sense of belief, community, and personal growth, our PSHE curriculum empowers students to navigate their relationships and responsibilities, ensuring they become confident, compassionate individuals ready to contribute meaningfully to society.

Adaptative:

Our curriculum acknowledges the pace of the ever-changing world our children live in and our curriculum is constantly adapting and responding to new risks our children may face or information they may need to help them to feel safe, seen and supported in a diverse world.

Implementation

Teaching and Learning, Content and Sequence

• Children are taught from the Hillsborough Primary School PSHE Curriculum on a weekly basis, on a Monday.
• Our curriculum is divided into these units: Rights and responsibilities, Mental Health, Relationships and Health, Physical Health, Identity, Society and equality and Keeping Safe.
• Links are made to wider curriculum subjects where possible to ensure a holistic approach to learning of fundamental skills is evident across all of children’s teaching and learning.
• The PSHE curriculum maps skills and objectives from EYFS to Y6. Progressive objectives are provided and teachers are responsible for planning high-quality, engaging lessons which allow children to be active learners
• Teachers have the flexibility to make efficient decisions on how PSHE is evidenced. It does not have to follow a “learning journey” format as seen in the wider curriculum however links to previous objectives need to be clear and obvious so children can build on their learning throughout the year (and eventually across year groups).
• Inviting in members of the community and parental engagement will be encouraged across PSHE and wider curriculum subjects to support children’s belief in opportunities that are available to them in their community.

Curriculum resources are selected with intent to support children to be active learners and ensure the best quality outcome from each lesson. Our PSHE curriculum is implemented through a progressive and age-appropriate framework that encompasses the following key areas:

1. Health and Wellbeing: Students learn about physical health, emotional wellbeing, and mental health. We provide age-appropriate lessons on nutrition, exercise, emotional literacy, and coping strategies.
2. Relationships: Lessons focus on developing healthy relationships, understanding boundaries, and respecting differences. We emphasise the importance of communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. We focus on teaching children to be tolerant and offer mutual respect to their classmates, and those they see in wider society, no matter their age, gender, sex, religion, sexuality, ethnicity or disability.
3. Living in the Wider World: This area teaches students about their roles and responsibilities in the community. We cover topics such as rights and responsibilities, financial literacy, and environmental awareness.
4. Wider Personal Development: Our curriculum supports broader personal development through initiatives that enhance leadership skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students engage in activities such as participating in school clubs, and leading community projects, which help them build confidence and leadership abilities. We also incorporate workshops on resilience, goal-setting, and time management, equipping students with essential life skills for their future.
5. Integration of British Values and Protected Characteristics: Throughout our PSHE lessons, we explicitly teach about the protected characteristics, helping students appreciate diversity and promote inclusivity. We encourage discussions on tolerance, respect, and acceptance of different cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles.
6. RSHE Implementation: In alignment with the new curriculum, we include lessons that cover the changes in their bodies, the nature of relationships, consent, and the importance of respect and safety in relationships. Parents are engaged through workshops and resources to support learning at home.
7. Active Participation: We encourage student participation through group activities, discussions, and projects. Our student council allows students to voice their opinions, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement.

Leadership, Assessment and Feedback

1. 100% of teachers use the PSHE curriculum effectively.
2. 100% of children access at least 1 session of PSHE learning per week.
3. 100% of children are accessing a more progressive RSHE curriculum.
4. 90% of children feel more equipped to be able to deal with their own emotions and can explain a strategy they use
5. 90% of children are able to talk positively about the impact of their PSHE learning on their physical and mental health 
6. Assessment is tracked by teacher by using the assessment statement document to assess what a child should be able to do/know by the end of each year.

Impact

The impact of our PSHE curriculum is measured through:

1. Student Wellbeing: We assess student wellbeing through surveys and feedback mechanisms. A positive shift in mental health awareness and emotional literacy among students is expected.
2. Social Skills Development: Improved relationships and conflict resolution skills among peers will be evident through observations and peer feedback.
3. Community Engagement: Students demonstrate a greater understanding of their roles in the community, leading to increased participation in community service and school events that promote diversity and inclusivity.
4. Wider Personal Development: We expect to see growth in leadership and teamwork skills, as well as enhanced critical thinking abilities, through student involvement in projects and initiatives.
5. Positive Impact on Behaviour: A significant reduction in incidents of discrimination, including racial and sexist behaviour, is anticipated as students become more aware of the importance of respect, tolerance, and inclusivity. We will track these incidents to monitor progress and effectiveness.
6. Academic Achievement: A positive impact on overall academic performance is anticipated, as students who are emotionally and socially equipped are better prepared to engage in their learning.
7. Parental Feedback: We seek feedback from parents and guardians regarding the effectiveness of our PSHE and RSHE curriculum, ensuring that it meets the needs of our school community.

In conclusion, our PSHE curriculum at Hillsborough Primary School is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students can "Believe, Become, and Belong." Children leave school at the end of Y6 with the skills to be able to be able to make positive decisions about their actions within their wider community, they are the regulation skills to be responsible, respectful and active citizens and they have the belief in themselves to keep an open mind about future career decisions.  Through a comprehensive approach that incorporates the new RSHE curriculum and British Values, we empower our students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-changing world.