PSHE

What are we aiming for?

At High Hesket CE School, we believe that Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), including Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), should be delivered within a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. We build on and complement the learning that has already begun at home. We champion and trust that a collaborative culture involving the school, family, church and wider community is fundamental in enabling children to develop personally, emotionally and as young citizens.

We appreciate that effective teaching in these areas underpins all learning and it is our aim to develop happy, healthy and respectful individuals who fulfil their potential in all areas. Through our curriculum, children are encouraged to reflect on British values, understand what it means to be a member of a diverse society and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to make informed choices and build positive relationships. We also recognise the importance of promoting positive mental wellbeing and helping children understand how strategies such as physical activity, mindfulness, talking and spending time outdoors can support their emotional health.

Our curriculum reflects the needs of our pupils and is tailored to meet the needs of our school community. It is taught as a planned, developmental programme of learning which is designed to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills that children need to lead healthy, safe, fulfilling, meaningful and balanced lives, both now and in the future. Through this learning, we seek to nurture our school values of wisdom, kindness and community.