“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

PSHE & RSE at Captains Close Primary School

Belonging · Ambition · Equity

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) and RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and values they need to lead healthy, safe, responsible and fulfilling lives. Our curriculum supports children’s personal development, wellbeing and character, helping them understand themselves, build positive relationships and contribute to their community.

Our approach is shaped by the Discovery Trust DNA, grounded in evidence-informed practice and delivered through the Kapow Primary PSHE and RSE scheme.

Curriculum Intent

Our intent for PSHE/RSE is to ensure all pupils:

• Develop confidence, resilience and emotional literacy.
• Build healthy relationships and understand consent, respect and boundaries.
• Learn how to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe.
• Understand diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Make informed choices about health and wellbeing.
• Develop financial awareness and life skills.
• Experience equity through adaptive teaching.

Curriculum Implementation

We use the Kapow Primary PSHE and RSE scheme as the basis of our curriculum. Its carefully sequenced units support full coverage of the statutory requirements while allowing teachers to adapt learning to meet the needs and context of our pupils.

Kapow Primary PSHE and RSE

• Families and relationships.
• Health and wellbeing.
• Safety and the changing body.
• Citizenship
• Economic wellbeing.
• Transition

Statutory RSE

• Families and people who care for us.
• Respectful relationships.
• Online relationships.
• Being safe.
• Growing and changing.

Health & Wellbeing

• Physical health.
• Mental health.
• Healthy choices.
• Safety education.

Living in the Wider World

• Money and finance.
• Community participation.
• Digital citizenship.

Progression through Kapow Primary

• Long-term map.
• Skills progression.
• Vocabulary progression.

Assessment within Kapow Primary

• Pupil voice.
• Written outcomes.
• Discussion
• Reflection activities.

Curriculum Impact

We measure impact through:

• Confident, respectful and resilient pupils.
• Secure understanding of health, relationships and safety.
• Positive attitudes towards diversity and inclusion.
• Pupil voice.
• Assessment information.

Pupils can:

• Talk confidently about feelings and relationships.
• Make safe and healthy choices.
• Show empathy and respect.
• Apply learning to real-life situations.

Protected Characteristics in PSHE/RSE

We ensure pupils learn about and respect protected characteristics through:

• Exploring diversity in families, identities and relationships.
• Challenging stereotypes and discrimination.
• Understanding equality and human rights.
• Ensuring SEND pupils access all PSHE/RSE learning.
• Celebrating individuality and belonging.

Examples include:

• Family structures.
• Gender identity.
• Race and culture.
• Disability and inclusion.

British Values in PSHE/RSE

British Values are woven through PSHE/RSE lessons:

• Democracy: Class charters and pupil voice.
• Rule of Law: Understanding rules, rights and responsibilities.
• Individual Liberty: Making safe, informed choices.
• Mutual Respect: Building positive relationships.
• Tolerance: Celebrating diversity and difference.

Long-Term Curriculum Map

Our long-term curriculum map follows the Kapow Primary PSHE and RSE scheme and shows how its units are sequenced across year groups. The full map can be found here.

Progression Documents

The Kapow Primary progression documents show how knowledge, skills and vocabulary build from EYFS to Year 6:

• Emotional literacy progression.
• Relationships progression.
• Health and wellbeing progression.
• Vocabulary progression.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is taught explicitly and revisited regularly.

We focus on:

• Tier 2: emotional and reflective vocabulary.
• Tier 3: PSHE/RSE terminology.

SEND & Equity

All pupils access the full PSHE/RSE curriculum through:

• Adaptive teaching.
• Scaffolding
• Visual supports.
• Regulation strategies.
• Personalised resources.

Enrichment & Wider Opportunities

PSHE/RSE enrichment includes:

• Anti-bullying week.
• Mental health workshops.
• Community projects.
• Safety education events.
• Assemblies and themed days.

How to Find Out More

Parents and carers can request further information about our PSHE/RSE curriculum by contacting the school office.