PSHE Curriculum

Intent

The Marlborough Road Academy PSHE curriculum provides pupils with the knowledge,skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, play active roles ascitizens and develop healthy, safe lifestyles, both now and in the future. It promotes the importance of British Values and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.

We follow the PSHE Association Scheme of Work.

Our curriculum supports pupils to:

• Develop confidence in discussing feelings and relationships usingappropriate vocabulary.

• Understand and build positive relationships, respecting differences between individuals and communities.

• Form and maintain healthy, caring relationships as they grow older.

• Develop as well-rounded individuals who are responsible,resilientand determined.

We actively teach pupils to use their assertive voice when faced with situations they are uncomfortable with.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), alongside Health Education, forms a compulsory part of the curriculum and is delivered through PSHE in line with statutory guidance. This ensures pupils are equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships, preparing them for adult life.
Elements of sex education which go beyond the statutory science curriculum are taught in an age-appropriate way, ensuring pupils are fully prepared for the transition to secondary school.

Implementation

The PSHE curriculum is progressive and builds on prior learning from EYFS to Year 6. It is structured around threecore themes:

• Relationships education

• Health Education (Healthand Wellbeing)

• Economic Wellbeing and Careers

These themes are taught through weekly lessons and revisited throughout school to ensure depth and retention.

As part of the planning process:

• Knowledge organisers identify key content and vocabulary.

• Pre-learning quizzes establish prior knowledge and inform teaching.

Learning is scaffolded to ensure accessibility for all pupils, and lessons followRosenshine’sPrinciples of Instruction.

PSHE is embedded throughout the school day:

• Class Family meetings provide safe opportunities for pupilsto connect and resolve problems using the P.E.A.C.E. process.

• The daily Brain Smart Start routine enables pupils to unite, breathe,reflectand connect.

• Cooperative learning strategies promote kindness,teamworkand assertiveness.

• Conflict is viewed as an opportunity for learning, with structured approaches such as the Time Machine used to support resolution.

PSHE is further enhanced through assemblies, where pupils learn about inspirational individuals and British Values, broadening aspirations and promoting resilience.

Impact

As a result of our PSHE curriculum, pupils:

• Value similarities and differences and show respect for others.

• Participate positively and cooperate effectively.

• Resolve conflicts with increasing independence.

• Demonstrate resilience, responsibility and confidence.

Pupils are reflective and able to consider their beliefs and perspectives, showing respect for different faiths, feelings and values. They understand right and wrong and can consider the consequences of their actions.

They:

• Know how to keep themselves and others safe.

• Can talk confidently about health,wellbeing and relationships.

• Know how to seek help when needed.

• Have a secure understanding of British Values.

Our curriculum promotes strong cultural capital and, alongside our School Family approach, ensures pupils develop and internalise the lifelong skills needed to thrive.