Personal Social and Health Education
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is a planned programme of learning opportunities and experiences that help children and young people grow and develop as individuals and as members of families in their communities.
At Anne's we teach the statutory Relationships and Health Education through Ten Ten’s programme for Catholic primary schools, Life to the Full. This teaches the statutory element of the curriculum within the context of a Christian understanding of human sexuality rooted in the wisdom and teaching of the Catholic Church.
Given that RHE (Relationships and Health Education) is a statutory subject for all schools from September 2020, we are embracing “the challenges of creating a happy and successful adult life” by giving pupils knowledge “that will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships” (DFE Statutory Guidance).
We will deliver this teaching through the prism of Catholic RSHE. The framework of our programme is taken from the Model Catholic RSE Programme by the Catholic Education Service, which has been highlighted by the Department of Education as a work of good practice.
Why is PSHE education provision important to schools?
PSHE education makes a major contribution to schools’ statutory responsibilities to:
- - promote children and young people’s wellbeing
- - achieve the whole curriculum aims
- - promote community cohesion
Why is PSHE education important to children and young people?
PSHE education equips children and young people with knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live healthy, safe, productive, fulfilled, capable and responsible lives.
