PSHE
Vision
At Wembley Primary School, the physical and emotional well-being of our children is a priority. We nurture and educate our pupils in order to help them to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to live happy, healthy and successful lives, now and in the future. We promote our pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development across different aspects of the curriculum.
Intent
At Wembley Primary School, PSHE is central to developing independent, confident, resilient learners who are prepared for modern Britain and able to contribute as responsible global citizens.
Our curriculum is broad, balanced and carefully sequenced, equipping pupils with essential life skills, secure knowledge and positive personal attributes that support both wellbeing and academic success. We prioritise mental health and ensure pupils feel safe, valued and emotionally secure. From Reception onwards, our ethos promotes strong relationships, character development and a positive sense of self.
Our curriculum meets statutory requirements for Relationships Education, RSE and Health Education, including puberty lessons in year 5 to support wider personal development.
Our curriculum also incorporates citizenship, SMSC, British Values and the Prevent Duty, and is shaped through consultation with our school community.
Our curriculum is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which sets out the rights of every child, including the right to education, safety, wellbeing and to be heard. Pupils learn about their rights and responsibilities, empowering them to act with empathy, respect and integrity.
Implementation
Our PSHE curriculum is delivered through a planned, progressive and sequenced programme, enabling pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to thrive.
It is structured around three core themes: Relationships, Health and Wellbeing, and Living in the Wider World. Pupils learn to build respectful relationships, understand physical and mental health, develop resilience and recognise their role as active citizens.
A spiral curriculum ensures learning is revisited and deepened over time. Key skills such as self-confidence, empathy, respect and decision-making are explicitly taught and modelled. Through the Zones of Regulation, pupils learn to recognise and manage their emotions effectively.
PSHE is taught through high-quality lessons, assemblies, cross-curricular links and daily school life, ensuring learning is meaningful, consistent and embedded. This approach enables pupils to apply their knowledge, skills and values across all areas of life.
Impact
A high-quality PSHE education prepares pupils to navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
At Wembley Primary, impact is measured through pupil voice, discussion and work in PSHE books, alongside the development of key personal and social skills, including empathy and respect, effective communication, resilience, self-regulation and informed decision-making.
Pupils develop the ability to build healthy relationships, maintain positive mental and physical health, understand personal change, and demonstrate respect, tolerance and social responsibility. These skills support their personal, social and academic success.
Assessment is integral to this process. Baseline assessments identify prior knowledge, while formative strategies such as quizzes, discussion and written work check understanding. Summative assessments at the end of each topic evaluate progress and inform future teaching.
Through this approach, pupils make clear progress and develop into confident, responsible and compassionate individuals.
How Can You Support Your Child’s Learning?
The personal and social development of our children is achieved through partnership between school and the family. To support your children, you could:
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Come to information events for parents about the school’s approach to PSHE related issues such as the curriculum, online safety or puberty.
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Make sure your child knows who their trusted adults are at home (who they can talk to if they are worried).
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Talk with your children about the issues explored in PSHE education and ask them about what they have learned at school.
Here are some links to websites that you might find useful when supporting your children with topics taught in PSHE:
Children's Mental Health - Every mind matters Provides NHS-endorsed tips to help parents and carers spot the signs that children may be struggling with their mental health and how to support them; and provides advice that can help maintain good mental wellbeing.
Healthier Families - Change 4 Life Supporting families to stay healthy through diet and exercise.
NSPCC Children's Safeguarding Charity Supporting parents and carers to keep children safe, as well as resources for talking to your child about tricky topics and parenting tips.
BBC Bitesize KS1 PSHE Resources to help your KS1 child (Year 1 and 2)
BBC BItesize KS2 PSHE Resources to help your KS2 child (Years 3 - 6)
Anti-Bullying Alliance Resources to support a child who might be experiencing bullying.
From September 2020, Relationships, Sex (and Health Education) (RSHE) became statutory in all Primary Schools in England, following an extensive public consultation. During 2020, we reviewed and updated our curriculum and policy, in consultation with parents, pupils and staff, to ensure the statutory objectives are taught in a way that is appropriate to our school setting and community. A further update was shared with parents and staff in the school year 2023-24 and parents and staff were given the opportunity to view resources and comment on the policy and curriculum. The link to the RHE page and 2020 statutory advice can be found here below
If you have any questions about the PSHE curriculum or are worried about your child, please speak to their teacher, the PSHE leader (Miss Ofosu) or a senior member of staff. The curriculum is constantly updated and parents will be invited to view resources on a regular basis. However if you would like to view PSHE resources used by the school, please approach the PSHE Leader or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
