PSHE
PSHE/SRE Subject Leader – Mrs Mychalczuk-Gaskell
PSHE Curriculum Intent
In our PSHE curriculum we strive to create opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that children need to manage many of the critical opportunities, challenges and responsibilities they will face in life as they grow through supporting their moral, cultural, mental and physical development.
During Key Stages 1 and 2, PSHE education offers both explicit and implicit learning opportunities and experiences which reflect pupils’ increasing independence and physical and social awareness, as they move through the primary phase. It builds on the skills that pupils started to acquire during the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS) to develop effective relationships, assume greater personal responsibility and manage personal safety, including online. PSHE education helps pupils to manage the physical and emotional changes at puberty, introduces them to a wider world and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities.
Our curriculum role model is: Captain Sir Tom Moore
Overview of Units
| School Nursery | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn to stay happy when saying goodbye to their parent/carer. They will also learn to wash their hands independently, wipe their nose and dispose of the tissue properly, ask a grown-up for help if they feel sick, hurt or upset, go to the toilet with little or no help and flush, and put on and take off their coat and shoes with some help. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn to play alongside and join in games with other children. They will also learn to take turns and share toys, and to know and use simple feeling words (e.g. happy sad worried). Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn to carry and look after their own belongings. They will also learn to know and follow simple rules like “walking feet” and “kind hands”. |
| Reception | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn to follow simple classroom rules (e.g. kind hands, walking feet, tidy-up time). They will also learn to take turns and share with others, use kind words like “please” and “thank you,” say how they feel using words like happy, sad, angry or worried, ask an adult for help when needed, try to do things by themselves, stay clean and stop germs spreading, brush their teeth and know why it’s important, help look after their things and help with small classroom jobs and talk about good and not-so-good choices. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn which parts of their body are private and that they can say “no.” They will also celebrate their friends by saying “well done” or kind words, say why they feel a certain way, use calming techniques when upset or angry, keep trying even when something is a challenge, understand why rules help keep them safe and happy, notice how someone else might be feeling and know who helps in their community and what they do. Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn to work as part of a team and help their friends. They will also learn how to stay safe near roads, understand why sleep helps them feel good and grow strong, know when they’ve had enough screen time, name healthy foods and know what’s good for their body, and move their body every day to keep strong and healthy. |
| Year 1 | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn to name and recognise different emotions that we may feel. They will also learn that some emotions can feel stronger than others at different times, what makes a good friend and how to be kind and respectful to others. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn to understand how germs spread and why washing hands is important. They will also learn why moving our bodies helps us stay healthy and ways we can do this, that a person’s body belongs to them and is private and the difference between safe and unsafe touch. Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn to understand what food is healthy. They will also learn why it’s good to spend time offline, how to spot dangers on roads and how to get help in an emergency and the number to call. |
| Year 2 | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn that families are important and can look different. They will also learn to respect everyone’s personal boundaries, understand what privacy is and when it is right to share a secret and understand the difference between bullying and unkind behaviour. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn how playing and being active outside helps their body and mind feel good. They will also learn how too much screen time can affect the body and mind, understand the risks of unknown adults and recognise when a friendship is making them feel unhappy or uncomfortable. Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn why drinking water is important. They will also learn why brushing their teeth keeps them clean and healthy, how to protect their skin from the sun and how to help if someone has a cut or graze. |
| Year 3 | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn to respect all types of families and their differences. They will also learn that consent means giving permission, identify the different types of bullying and understand that it’s okay to not feel okay sometimes. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn how to manage negative emotions (e.g. disappointment and frustration). They will also learn to manage conflict with kindness and respect, understand minimum age limits for social media sites and games and recognise safe and unsafe relationships online. Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn to notice early signs of illness. They will also learn how to plan a healthy meal, how to stay safe near railways and how to help if someone gets a burn. |
| Year 4 | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn how to stay safe around fire. They will also learn the risks of being inactive, how vaccinations are important to stop germs from spreading and how to help if someone has a head injury. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn that everyone has their own identity made up of different qualities and interests. They will also learn that what we see on social media can affect how we feel about ourselves, understand the impact of bullying and recognise what self-esteem is and how to build a positive sense of self. Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn the characteristics of a safe and happy family life. They will also learn the difference between being assertive and controlling, what peer pressure is and what it looks like and understand bereavement and the emotion grief. |
| Year 5 | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn to recognise when family relationships are unsafe. They will also learn how to express their boundaries and speak up if someone crosses them, how to seek help when concerned about violence or harm and the responsibilities of bystanders during bullying. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn the dangers of sharing any information about themselves online. They will also learn the importance of privacy and location settings to protect their information, how online information can be targeted and understand online addiction. Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn why good sleep is important and how to build a healthy bedtime routine. They will also learn what nutrition labels tell us and what calories mean, how to stay safe near water and when and how to safely place someone in the recovery position. |
| Year 6 | Autumn Term During this unit, pupils will learn that marriage and civil partnerships represent a legal commitment. They will also learn that material posted online may be circulated and cannot be deleted from everywhere, that anything we share stays online and how to report concerns about something seen online or experienced in real life. Spring Term During this unit, pupils will learn that everyone has the right to be treated fairly. They will also learn to challenge stereotypes, manage and resist peer pressure and know that information and images online can be false or misleading. Summer Term During this unit, pupils will learn the facts and risks about drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping. They will also learn how personal hygiene is important during puberty, what happens during menstruation and when and how to safely perform CPR. |
Relationships Education and Health Education are compulsory in all primary schools. These subjects are taught in line with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education
At Golborne Community Primary School, we have developed our own, bespoke sequenced and progressive curriculum for PSHE, tailored specifically to meet the needs of our pupils. It is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and shaped by our ambitions and the key knowledge we believe to be the most essential.
While the full curriculum documentation is not published online, it is available to review on request at the school.
PSHE and RSHE Key Information
SMSC in the PSHE Curriculum
These documents are correct as of September 2025. We continually review the finer details of the curriculum content to ensure it meets the needs of our pupils. As a result, these ongoing small changes may not be reflected in the above documents.
