At Churcham Primary School, PSHE and RSE are central to developing confident, emotionally intelligent and responsible young citizens. Our curriculum supports pupils to understand themselves, build healthy relationships, stay safe and thrive within their community.
We believe every child deserves the knowledge, skills and strategies to navigate modern life with resilience, empathy and self‑belief. Through high‑quality teaching and a nurturing environment, we help pupils grow into thoughtful, respectful and independent individuals.
Our PSHE/RSE curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the essential skills needed to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society.
We aim for pupils to:
Understand and manage their emotions
Build and maintain positive relationships
Develop resilience, empathy and self‑worth
Stay safe and make informed choices
Communicate respectfully and confidently
Contribute positively to their community
Our programme of study — SCARF (Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship) — supports whole‑child development through carefully planned, resourced and progressive lessons.
By the time pupils leave Churcham, they will have the emotional intelligence, wellbeing strategies and confidence needed to flourish in modern life.
PSHE/RSE is taught weekly across the whole school using a consistent, progressive approach. Our curriculum includes all statutory Relationships and Health Education content and is organised into a four‑year rolling programme to ensure full coverage without repetition.
Me and My Relationships – healthy relationships, communication, conflict resolution
Valuing Differences – diversity, inclusion, anti‑bullying
Keeping Safe – recognising risks, knowing who and where is safe
Rights and Respect – personal responsibility, community roles, financial awareness
Being My Best – achievements, self‑esteem, aspirations
Growing and Changing – age‑appropriate RSE, managing change positively
We use a wide range of teaching tools to ensure accessibility for all pupils, including:
Drama and role‑play
Videos and visual stimuli
Creative tasks
Structured discussions
SCARF resources and materials
EYFS & KS1: pupils use a PSHE folder to collect significant learning (drawings, writing, reflections).
KS2: pupils record learning in a PSHE exercise book (brainstorms, letters, opinions, worksheets).
Quality first teaching adapted for all learners
Respectful, safe learning environments where every voice is valued
High‑quality questioning to deepen thinking
Opportunities to explore themes in depth
Circle time routines to support listening, sharing and emotional safety
Our PSHE/RSE curriculum is fully adaptable to ensure all pupils can access learning safely and meaningfully.
Adaptations include:
Pre‑teaching vocabulary
Adjusted SCARF resources
Scaffolded tasks
Sensitive content checks
Structured discussion routines
Clear rules to ensure all pupils feel listened to
Safe, respectful and inclusive environment
Accessible resources for all learners
Opportunities for discussion where every child is heard
The impact of our PSHE/RSE curriculum is monitored through:
KS1 folders and KS2 exercise books
Lesson observations and drop‑ins
Pupil voice
Book looks
By the end of KS2, pupils will be:
Healthy, open‑minded and respectful
Emotionally intelligent and resilient
Responsible citizens who value diversity
Confident in expressing themselves and supporting others
PSHE/RSE helps pupils:
Understand themselves and others
Build healthy relationships
Make safe and informed choices
Develop empathy and emotional literacy
Grow confidence and self‑worth
Become active, responsible citizens
Our curriculum ensures every child is supported to flourish socially, emotionally and personally.