Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) is taught throughout the curriculum and embodied within the vision and values of the school on a day-to-day basis. It builds on work across the curriculum that enables children to learn more about themselves as developing individuals and as members of their own community. In our schools we are aware that PSHE includes aspects of school life that are not confined to the classroom. This subject will cover topics such as: keeping safe, friendships, emotions, health and well-being, awareness of other cultures, drugs and alcohol and relationships and sex. All of these topics are taught to the children’s age and maturity and will be adapted to suit the needs of each class.
We use the award-winning Shropshire 'Respect Yourself' programme to deliver Relationships & Sex Education. This programme is aiming to achieve lifelong learning about physical, moral and emotional development. We explore understanding the importance of stable and loving relationships, respect, love and care. Our federation believes that effective Relationships and Sex Education can make a significant contribution to the development of the personal skills needed by pupils if they are to establish and maintain healthy relationships. This framework also enables children and young people to make responsible and informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.