PSHE and RHE
At Beacon View Primary Academy, our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum is designed to support children in developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values they need to lead happy, healthy, safe and fulfilling lives.
Children’s personal and social development is interlinked in all areas of school life. Our school’s vision is to develop the whole child and their individual talents and teach them the skills they need to become confident, responsible and active members of their school, local community and wider society.
Delivering an ‘education with character’ is at the foundation of all we do. Children are encouraged to develop new talents and qualities unique to them and to express themselves clearly and articulately. We believe that it is vital to support our children to develop the values and skills they will need to become compassionate and driven leaders of the future. Our curriculum is designed to give children knowledge and understanding of where they are from, but also of where they could go.
Our PSHE curriculum teaches children essential skills for life such as cooperation, teamwork, resilience, confidence and respect for others and the environment. We teach children about equality, diversity and what healthy relationships look like and what this means for our society.
By teaching children the importance of British Values, we support them to become independent and responsible members of our school, the local community and wider society.
Growth Mindset
At Beacon View, we know that children who have a positive attitude towards their learning will perform well in school. Children with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed – it is not fixed. They thrive in the face of challenge, embrace and celebrate mistakes and see effort as a key part of their learning journey.
Having a growth mindset means being open to and acting on feedback, being a reflective learner and constantly challenging themselves. Instilling our children with a growth mindset is a priority for the school and the children are enthusiastic about this ethos. We encourage children to take creative risks and to try new strategies with the intention of developing their resilience in the face of a mistake.
Mistakes play a vital part in the learning process. When a new mistake is made, this is a crucial learning point and an opportunity for a misconception to be addressed.
We praise children for identifying their mistakes and recognising how they have learnt from them. ‘The Best in Everyone’ is what we embed in all of our school community and, in order to reach their full potential, we want children to understand how they can be the best learner that they can be.
Our PSHE Curriculum
Our Personal and Social Development curriculum is structured around six overarching themes which run throughout the school:
- Growth Mindset
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Keeping Safe
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Living in the Wider World
- Relationships and Health Education
These themes are taught progressively from EYFS to Year 6, allowing children to revisit and build upon their knowledge, understanding and skills as they grow.
Through lessons and assemblies, children learn about the achievements and life stories of inspirational people from Britain and the wider world, giving them opportunities to see what is possible and to learn that with hard work and determination, dreams can be realised.
How we teach PSHE and RHE
At Beacon View, we use 1decision as a key resource to support the delivery of our PSHE and RHE curriculum.
1decision uses interactive videos, real-life scenarios and age-appropriate activities to help children explore different situations, consider possible choices and understand the consequences of their decisions.
The resource supports children to develop important life skills, including communication, emotional literacy, problem-solving, resilience, respect and decision-making. Children are encouraged to discuss their ideas, listen to different viewpoints and consider how their actions may affect themselves and others.
1decision is used alongside our planned curriculum, assemblies and other carefully selected resources to ensure that children receive a broad, balanced and progressive PSHE and RHE education.
Mental and Emotional Health
Children are supported to understand and talk about their emotions and develop positive strategies for managing their feelings.
Through PSHE and RHE, children develop self-awareness, confidence and resilience and learn when and how to ask for help. We aim to create a culture where children feel safe to talk about their feelings and know that seeking help is an important part of looking after their wellbeing.
Keeping Safe
Keeping children safe is central to our PSHE curriculum. Children learn how to recognise risks, make safe choices and know what to do if they feel worried, uncomfortable or unsafe.
Learning includes personal safety, appropriate boundaries, road safety, medicines and household safety and online safety.
Children are taught that they have the right to feel safe and that they should speak to a trusted adult if something does not feel right.
Online safety is an important part of our PSHE curriculum. Children develop age-appropriate knowledge and skills to help them use technology responsibly, recognise potential risks and make safe choices online.
Healthy Lifestyles
Children develop an understanding of how to look after their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
They learn about healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, personal hygiene, dental health and the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices.
As children progress through the school, they develop a greater understanding of their bodies, emotions and changing needs. They are supported to develop the knowledge and confidence they need to look after themselves as they grow.
Living in the Wider World
Children learn about their responsibilities, their local community and their place within wider society. They develop an understanding of money, making responsible choices, careers, aspirations and the importance of contributing positively to their community.
Relationships and Health Education
Relationships and Health Education (RHE) forms an important part of our PSHE curriculum.
Children learn how to develop and maintain healthy, respectful relationships with family, friends and others. They learn about kindness, respect, friendship, communication, boundaries, managing conflict and recognising healthy and unhealthy behaviours.
Children are encouraged to understand that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. They learn how to recognise positive relationships and what to do if they are concerned about a relationship or situation.
Our RHE curriculum is taught in an age-appropriate, sensitive and progressive way, building children’s knowledge and understanding as they move through the school.
Children also learn about equality and diversity and are encouraged to appreciate and respect the differences between people.
Equality, Diversity and British Values
We are committed to promoting equality, inclusion and respect throughout school life.
Children learn to value themselves and others and understand the importance of treating everyone fairly and with respect. They are encouraged to appreciate that
If you have any questions about what your child is learning in PSHE or RHE, please speak to their class teacher.