Personal, Social and Health Education and RSE
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Mrs Jayne Narraway
PSHE Subject Leader
At Newchurch, Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is at the heart of our commitment to nurturing happy, healthy and successful learners. Through a carefully planned and progressive curriculum, we equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to flourish both now and in the future.
Our PSHE curriculum is informed by the PSHE Association Programme of Study, ensuring that learning is relevant, ambitious and responsive to the needs of our pupils. Through high-quality PSHE education, children develop the confidence to make informed decisions, build positive relationships, understand themselves and others and contribute positively to society.
Central to our curriculum are the Newchurch Core Values of Respect, Resilience, Reflection, Resourcefulness, Responsibility and Reciprocity. These values underpin all aspects of school life and are explicitly taught, modelled and celebrated through our PSHE provision.
Our Core Values in Action
Respect
Pupils learn to value themselves and others, celebrating diversity and understanding the importance of kindness, empathy and inclusion. They develop positive relationships built on trust and mutual understanding and learn how to challenge prejudice and discrimination.
Resilience
Children are encouraged to develop emotional strength and perseverance when facing challenges. Through learning about mental health, wellbeing and coping strategies, pupils gain the confidence to overcome setbacks and adapt positively to change.
Reflection
Pupils are given opportunities to think critically about their experiences, choices and actions. They learn to evaluate their decisions, recognise the impact they have on others and identify ways to continue growing as learners and citizens.
Resourcefulness
Our curriculum encourages children to solve problems, seek support when needed and make informed choices. Pupils learn to access reliable information, think independently and develop the practical skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.
Responsibility
Children learn about personal responsibility for their behaviour, health, learning and wellbeing. They are encouraged to make positive choices, stay safe, care for their environment and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Reciprocity
Pupils develop an understanding of the importance of working together, supporting others and contributing to a community where everyone can thrive. They learn that positive relationships are built on cooperation, compassion and mutual respect.
Our Curriculum
The PSHE curriculum is organised around three core themes identified by the PSHE Association:
Health and Wellbeing
- Physical and mental health
- Emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Healthy lifestyles
- Personal safety, including online safety
- Managing change and transition
Relationships
- Positive friendships
- Family relationships
- Respectful relationships
- Anti-bullying education
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
Living in the Wider World
- Citizenship and democracy
- Economic wellbeing and financial education
- Environmental responsibility
- Aspirations and future careers
- Understanding communities and society
Learning is carefully sequenced so that pupils revisit and build upon prior knowledge as they progress through the school. Lessons promote discussion, reflection, critical thinking and the development of essential life skills.
Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)
As part of our PSHE curriculum, Newchurch delivers Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) in line with the statutory requirements set out by the Department for Education.
Our RSHE curriculum enables pupils to:
- Build and maintain healthy, respectful relationships.
- Understand physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
- Develop strategies to keep themselves safe, both offline and online.
- Appreciate diversity and show respect for others.
- Prepare for the physical and emotional changes associated with growing up.
All learning is delivered in an age-appropriate, inclusive and sensitive manner that reflects the needs of our pupils and the values of our school community.
Consultation and Partnership with Stakeholders
We believe that parents and carers are children's first and most important educators. In developing, implementing and reviewing our PSHE and RSHE curriculum, we work closely with our wider school community and consult regularly with key stakeholders, including:
- Parents and carers
- Pupils
- Staff
- Governors
Through consultation opportunities, feedback and policy reviews, stakeholders play an important role in shaping our provision. This ensures that our curriculum remains relevant, responsive and reflective of the needs and values of the Newchurch community while remaining fully compliant with statutory RSHE requirements.
Our Vision
At Newchurch, we want every child to leave us as a confident, respectful and responsible individual who is equipped to navigate life's opportunities and challenges. By embedding our core values of Respect, Resilience, Reflection, Resourcefulness, Responsibility and Reciprocity throughout our PSHE curriculum, we prepare pupils not only for the next stage of their education, but also for active, positive and successful participation in modern society.