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PSHE

PSHE Intent

The National Curriculum (2014) advises schools to provide a broad and balanced PSHE education that promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.

At Pinner Wood School, we have developed our own bespoke, values-based PSHE curriculum, designed to reflect the needs of our children and school community. Drawing upon the National Curriculum, the PSHE Association and current best practice, our curriculum provides a clear progression of knowledge and skills from Nursery to Year 6. It supports pupils' personal development, wellbeing, safeguarding awareness, understanding of British Values and SMSC development.

Progression in PSHE

We aim for all children to:

Develop confidence, resilience and responsibility.
Play an active role as citizens in modern Britain.
Lead healthy, safe and positive lifestyles.
Build respectful relationships and celebrate diversity.
Develop aspirations and contribute positively to society.

How is PSHE taught at Pinner Wood?

PSHE is taught weekly by class teachers through six half-termly themes. These are linked to our school values.

Autumn 1 - Step Up
Understanding identity, belonging and our role within the class, school and wider world.

Autumn 2 - Heart of the Community
Friendships, families, communication, conflict resolution and making a difference in our community.

Spring 1 - Choose Kind
Kindness, diversity, inclusion, anti-bullying, bereavement and loss.

Spring 2 - Strength Through Positivity
Physical and mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, self-esteem, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and age-appropriate drug and alcohol education.

Summer 1 - Enjoy Learning
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), growth, change and transition.

Summer 2 - Dream Big
Goals, aspirations, careers and contributing positively to society.

PSHE learning is further enhanced through values-based assemblies, positive relationships, praise and reward systems, pupil leadership opportunities and everyday experiences across school life. We believe PSHE should be lived as well as taught, giving children the confidence, values and skills to thrive both now and in the future.

PSHE Inclusivity and Wider Opportunities

To enrich the school’s approach to PSHE and to broaden the curriculum, we organise events and opportunities such as Kindness Week and participate in national drives, such as Hello Yellow Day (Mental Health awareness.) Our Year 5 pupils also took part in the Happy Harrow Project which can be read about here.

Furthermore, the school offers targeted support to families and children through our pastoral leader and play therapist (who visits once a week).

Relationships and Health Education

In February 2019 the government set out guidelines for Relationships, RSE and Health education to become statutory in September 2020 under sections 34 and 35 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017. As of September 2026 these guidelines have been updated further. We have ensured our bespoke curriculum meets and exceeds the 2026 guidelines.

Wellbeing support available to children and families