PSHE
We have designed a history and geography-rich curriculum that connects learning by building pupils’ understanding of ideas, concepts, chronology and themes through the framework of ‘here, there, then, now and next’. These carefully sequenced thinking threads encourage pupils to be curious about the past and present, to reflect thoughtfully on change over time, and to use this knowledge courageously as they prepare for an ever-changing and exciting future.
As caring citizens, pupils are supported to make informed choices in the here and now, reflecting on lessons from then and there, and preparing for personal growth and responsible citizenship next. This approach strengthens pupils’ wellbeing and relationships and encourages them to act with empathy, confidence and courage within their communities.
Our curriculum is structured and supported through the use of a high-quality published scheme, Kapow PSHE. Kapow PSHE supports the development of fully rounded children who are healthy, sociable and emotionally literate. It encourages pupils to be caring towards themselves and others, curious about the world they live in, and courageous in managing challenges and making positive choices.
Through the Kapow PSHE and RSE curriculum, pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. The programme supports pupils in developing and applying the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become active and responsible citizens within a diverse, global society. It explicitly develops pupils’ caring, curious and courageous dispositions across six key areas:
- Families and relationships (including some RSE content)
- Health and wellbeing
- Safety and the changing body (including some RSE content)
- Citizenship
- Economic wellbeing
- Identity (Year 6 only)
Together, these areas cover key concepts and skills that support the school’s statutory responsibility to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development. Parents and carers cannot withdraw their child from any aspect of statutory relationships education or health education.
Families do, however, have the right to withdraw their child from sex education, unless the content being taught forms part of the science national curriculum.