PSHE

Curriculum Intent

Our PSHE curriculum is rooted in our Christian vision of “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10), which calls us to nurture every child as a unique individual, created and loved by God. Inspired by the vision of the Church of England to enable flourishing for all, we are committed to developing the whole child, spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally and physically. So that every pupil can live well with themselves, others and the wider world.

We believe that PSHE is central to enabling pupils to flourish. Through a carefully sequenced, inclusive and ambitious curriculum, we aim to equip all children with the knowledge, understanding, skills and virtues needed to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. This includes fostering dignity, respect, compassion, justice and hope, rooted in the Christian understanding that all people are inherently valuable.

Our curriculum reflects and fulfils statutory expectations outlined in the Department for Education’s Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance (2026). From September 2026, schools are required to deliver an updated RSHE curriculum and maintain a clear policy, ensuring pupils are prepared for modern life and supported in their moral, social, mental and physical development . Within this, we prioritise teaching that enables pupils to understand relationships, manage risk, recognise harm, and seek help when needed, recognising PSHE as a vital component of safeguarding.

Safeguarding is at the heart of our PSHE provision. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we ensure that pupils develop the knowledge and confidence to keep themselves safe, both online and offline. Our curriculum explicitly teaches pupils about healthy relationships, consent, online safety, exploitation, and how to respond to concerns. This reflects the statutory expectation that RSHE should help pupils recognise when something is wrong and know how to seek support .

In response to the evolving world in which our pupils live, our curriculum addresses contemporary challenges, including mental health and wellbeing, online safety, identity, and respectful relationships. We approach these areas with sensitivity, integrity and a commitment to truth, ensuring that teaching is age appropriate, factual, and respectful of different perspectives while rooted in our Christian ethos.

Ultimately, our PSHE curriculum seeks to form individuals who:

understand their inherent worth and the worth of others
are able to build healthy, respectful relationships
can make wise, informed and safe choices
contribute positively to society
and are equipped to flourish, now and in the future.

Curriculum Documents/Links

PSHE Curriculum Map Contents of RSHE RSHE Principles CofE Publication Delivery of RSHE Statutory guidance for relationships, sex, and health education Flourishing for all

Teaching and Learning

In PSHE, we deliver an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that ensures all students access the full breadth of content. Our teaching vision focuses on high expectations and embedding the 3Rs: Ready, Respectful, Responsible. Lessons follow the school’s Blue Coat approach; explaining and modeling, do and practice, and using the 4forAll Toolkit: key words/reading, time management, chunking/checking, questioning, and providing appropriate verbal, written and visual feedback. Reading is a key strategy, with staff using “Jump In,” the “3-Second Rule,” and “Echo Reading” techniques to support learning.

How can parents help?

A PSHE newsletter is sent to parents every half term which outlines the topics students are studying in PSHE. The newsletter contains helpful guidance to support your child’s PSHE education at home. You can also see this below.

Blue Coat PSHE newsletter – Spring 1 2026 hard copy

Blue Coat PSHE newsletter – Autumn 2 2025 hard copy

Blue Coat PSHE newsletter – Autumn 1 2025 (1)

How can I support my child’s PSHE Education?

Allowing your child to talk about PSHE topics at home can be a really good way for them to explore and contextualise some of the content.
If you have time, research some of the areas you know are coming up in your child’s PSHE programme, and anticipate any awkward questions.
Be honest if you don’t know the answer to a question. However, you can listen to your child and explore these areas further together.
Sensitive conversations can be easier to have if you are not facing each other directly, so whilst driving or walking, for example.