We want every child to grow into a confident, caring and responsible individual who understands themselves, values others and feels equipped to make positive choices.

Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education plays an important role in helping children develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead healthy, safe and fulfilling lives. Through our curriculum, children learn about friendships and relationships, physical and mental wellbeing, keeping themselves safe, respecting differences and becoming responsible members of their communities.

We encourage children to recognise their own strengths, develop resilience, express their opinions respectfully and understand that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. We also want them to feel confident asking questions, seeking help when needed and speaking up when something doesn't feel right.

PSHE is not just something we teach in lessons. It is woven throughout everyday school life, through the relationships we build, the opportunities we provide and the values we promote across our school community.

Teaching and Learning in PSHE

PSHE is taught through weekly lessons, using our curriculum based on the PSHE Association's guidance and resources. Learning is carefully planned to be age-appropriate, building on children's existing knowledge and understanding as they progress through school.

Lessons provide opportunities for discussion, reflection, practical activities and exploring different situations and viewpoints. Children are encouraged to ask questions, share their ideas and listen respectfully to others, within a safe and supportive learning environment. Throughout their time at BPS, children revisit important themes, developing increasingly sophisticated understanding of relationships, physical and mental health, personal safety, responsibility and the wider world.

We use floorbooks to capture and celebrate children's learning, including their discussions, ideas and reflections. Golden Questions help children revisit key learning, demonstrate their understanding and make connections between different aspects of PSHE.

PSHE Beyond the Classroom

PSHE is an important part of everyday life at Bewdley Primary School. The relationships children develop, the responsibilities they take on and the experiences they share all contribute to their personal and social development. Through assemblies, collaborative activities, pupil voice and opportunities to contribute to school life, children learn to appreciate different perspectives, work together, make decisions and develop a sense of belonging.

Our approach to behaviour, wellbeing and relationships reinforces the importance of kindness, respect, responsibility and making positive choices. We encourage children to develop the confidence to express their views, recognise when they need support and understand how their actions affect others. These everyday experiences help children put their PSHE learning into practice and develop the skills they need both within school and beyond.

Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)

Relationships, Sex and Health Education forms an important part of our PSHE curriculum, helping children develop an age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships, physical and emotional wellbeing, personal safety and growing up.

Children learn about friendships, families, respecting differences, recognising and managing feelings, keeping themselves safe and knowing where to seek help. As they progress through school, their learning develops to reflect their increasing maturity and prepare them for the next stage of their education.

We recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers and aim to provide clear information about what children are taught and when. Further information about our approach, including curriculum content and relevant policies, is available in the documents linked below.

Respect, Equality and British Values

At Bewdley Primary School, we want children to understand that everyone deserves to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Through PSHE and wider school life, children learn to appreciate diversity, challenge stereotypes, recognise discrimination and understand the importance of equality. Our curriculum supports children's understanding of the protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act 2010.

We also promote the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Children are encouraged to develop their own opinions, listen to others, understand their rights and responsibilities and recognise the importance of contributing positively to their communities. This learning also supports our safeguarding approach, helping children recognise situations that may be unsafe, understand personal boundaries and know how to seek support.

Our PSHE Curriculum

Our PSHE curriculum builds progressively from the personal, social and emotional development that begins in Nursery and Reception through to the increasingly complex themes explored in Key Stage 2.

Children revisit important concepts throughout their time at school, developing the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to understand themselves, build positive relationships and make informed decisions. Our curriculum overview and supporting documents provide further information about the learning covered in each year group.