RSE and PSHE
Intent
We use Kapow Primary to give children the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to effectively navigate the complexities of life in the 21st Century. The curriculum covers key areas which will support our children to make informed choices now and in the future around their health, safety, wellbeing, relationships, and financial matters and will support them in becoming confident individuals and active members of society.
What is PSHE/ RSE?
PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. RSE stands for Relationships and Sex Education. Schools may use different names for these subjects: RSE may be referred to as RSHE when health education is included; similarly, PSHE may be referred to as PSHCE when citizenship is included.
The Kapow Primary RSE & PSHE scheme covers the full breadth of learning pupils need to stay healthy, safe and prepared for life. This includes:
- Personal.
- Social.
- Health.
- Economic.
- Relationships.
- Citizenship.
- Sex education (optional).
The scheme also promotes the four fundamental British values which reflect life in modern Britain: Democracy; Rule of Law; Respect & Tolerance and Individual Liberty.
Implementation
The Kapow Primary scheme offers a whole school approach which consists of these areas of learning:
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My healthy self
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Connecting with others
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The online world
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Citizenship
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Staying safe
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Growing up
Each area is revisited every year to allow children to build on prior learning and the lessons provide a progressive programme. Sex education has been included in line with the DfE recommendations and is covered in Year 5 and Year 6 of the scheme. Kapow Primary supports the requirements of the Equality Act through direct teaching, for example learning about different families, the negative effect of stereotypes and celebrating differences, in addition to the inclusion of diverse teaching resources throughout the lessons.
Impact
Children at Coates Way School will foster well-being and develop resilience and character to be happy, successful and productive members of society. Pupils will have met the objectives set out within the Relationships and Health Education statutory guidance and will be able to utilise their learning within their daily lives, from dealing with friendship issues to making healthy choices and knowing where and one to get help when needed.