PSHE

Our PSHE Subject Leader

Miss Dove

Intent

Our PSHE curriculum is purposeful, progressive and rooted in Gospel values. It is contextual for our pupils, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and virtues they need to grow as independent, resilient and compassionate members of society.

We intend for all pupils to recognise that every individual is special and unique, created in the image and likeness of God. Through PSHE, pupils will come to understand their dignity and the dignity of others, enabling them to make informed choices and to live as positive witnesses to Christ’s love.

Implementation

Our curriculum has been carefully designed to be both spiral and coherent, with themes revisited and developed across year groups. Lessons are contextualised to reflect the needs and experiences of our children in our small village school.

We have decided to organise our curriculum into six strands; Citizenship, Community, Staying Safe, Relationships & Growing Up, RSE, and Healthy Lifestyle & Wellbeing – ensuring progressive coverage of the National Curriculum, Diocesan expectations and the needs of our local context.

Alongside our own six key PSHE strands, St Joseph’s integrates the Diocesan expectations through five overarching threads, which interweave across our curriculum, providing pupils with a holistic understanding of what it means to live well with others, make moral choices, nurture spirituality, care for creation and maintain healthy lives. Together, they shape our vision for educating the whole child in line with our Catholic mission.

Teaching draws upon Ten:Ten RSE resources, BHCET materials, and Diocese threads outlined above, ensuring balance and depth. Additional, contextual lessons enrich pupil's learning by connecting to our locality and the issues relevant to our community.

Teachers deliver PSHE through engaging and practical approaches – including discussion, role play, group projects, and reflective prayer – so that pupils learn how to apply their knowledge to real life. 

Impact

• Pupils leave primary school confident in managing relationships, resilient in making positive lifestyle choices, and committed to contributing to their community and the wider world.
• They demonstrate respect, tolerance, and high aspirations for themselves and others.
• They know how to stay safe, nurture their wellbeing, and live out their faith in action.
• By transition to secondary school, pupils are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Parental Consultation

Parents should have access to the PSHE curriculum and can request to see any resources used.

Parents have the right to request that their child be withdrawn from some or all of sex education delivered as part of statutory RSE. 

PSHE Careers

At St. Joseph’s, our PSHE curriculum helps children develop the skills and values needed for life and work. Pupils learn how personal development, wellbeing, and relationships link to careers in health, education, law, public service, and community roles. Through discussion, reflection, and real-life examples, children understand how PSHE underpins success in every profession and prepares them to make a positive difference in the world.