Why is PSHE important?

PSHE teaches us how to make informed choices and be enterprising and ambitious.

Through PSHE education, we focus on achieving our potential by supporting our wellbeing and tackling issues that can affect our ability to learn, such as anxiety and unhealthy relationships.

In PSHE, we learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle and positive relationships.

When is PSHE taught?

PSHE is taught both discretely and through thematic units. The Satellite View maps out which thematic units feature this subject and clearly shows the objectives taught. Separate lessons are also planned in across each phase using the Cambridgeshire Scheme of work.

What do we learn in PSHE?

We learn about:-

• Physical, emotional and mental health
• Healthy lifestyles
• Hygiene
• Nutrition and food
• Aspirations
• Changing and growing
• Emotions
• Keeping Safe
• First Aid
• Similarities and differences
• Healthy relationships
• Discrimination
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Bullying
• Fairness
• Family and friends
• Rules and responsibilities
• Communities
• Money and finance
• Diversity
• Enterprise

How do we assess and monitor PSHE?

Class teachers update an assessment grid after each theme (6 weeks) or each competency or essentials unit (3 weeks). This is used by class teachers to plan next steps. The PSHE leader monitors this to identify areas of strength and where development is required through school. The PSHE leader then plans appropriate next steps, including CPD for staff, and uses the data to create the action plan where necessary.