PSHE

Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum intent statement 

Intent

Mareham Le Fen Church of England Primary School is committed to providing a caring, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued as a unique individual made in the image of God. Our Christian values shape how we behave, what we say, how we build relationships and how we learn.

At Mareham, our PSHE curriculum ensures that knowledge and key skills are taught in a systematic, well-planned and progressive manner.

Our whole curriculum, including PSHE, is driven by:

• Creating a sense of awe and wonder – curiosity, excitement and encouraging children to think deeply and enquire further
• Our place in our world – respect for living things; local, national and global knowledge; cultures, traditions and diversity
• Vocabulary – refining and enriching communication to support understanding and language development

We aim to develop our children physically, socially, mentally, culturally and spiritually, enabling them to embrace lifelong learning with a sense of awe and wonder and to make a positive contribution to the local and wider community. Pupils experience a wide and rich curriculum that allows them to apply new vocabulary and knowledge meaningfully.

Our PSHE curriculum promotes resilience, independence and a positive mindset. Children are encouraged to understand that learning often comes through making mistakes and reflecting upon them. Everyone thrives when they feel safe, confident and valued, and the wellbeing of every individual is a priority.

Our school vision underpins this work:

'Live life to the full and create a better future for all.'

Implementation

At Mareham, children are expected to work hard and demonstrate positive learning behaviours to maximise their individual learning potential. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers.

PSHE lessons:

• Follow clear learning objectives
• Use open discussion and purposeful questioning
• Are adapted responsively based on assessment for learning
• Address misconceptions accurately
• Provide clear, direct feedback

Teaching is:

• Age-appropriate
• Inclusive and respectful
• Sensitive to pupils’ needs and experiences

Impact

By the end of primary school, pupils will:

• Be confident individuals with a strong sense of self
• Understand how to build and maintain positive relationships
• Know how to keep themselves safe and healthy
• Demonstrate respect, tolerance and responsibility - Be well-prepared for the next stage of education

The governing body is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of this policy.

PSHE Overview