Our intent in the teaching of RSHE is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.

Here at St. Patrick's, our children are encouraged to explore human dignity and celebrate the diverse world we live in. We focus on people’s strengths, celebrate differences, and understand that everyone has the right to live the life they choose, as long as they are not hurting others. They also have the opportunity to explore how they can make positive lifestyle choices and recognise their gifts are God given. 

Children explore their own feelings, as well as the feelings of those around them. Our children gain the skills to manage their emotions positively and to understand how and where to seek help if needed.

We encourage stewardship by supporting our children’s understanding of the world around them, and introducing them to  the needs of humans and other living things as they grow, including how adults contribute to the working world. They will also learn how they can look after Gods’ world and reduce their carbon footprint.

 

What we aim to teach through PSHE AND RSE: 

At St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PHSE) is an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum and permeates every aspect of school life. Our Catholic values, alongside our School Mission Statement, are at the heart of our curriculum and all that we do at St. Patrick's.

Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development (SMSC) is a fundamental part our school ethos. Our PHSE education enables pupils to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society and prepares them for life and work in modern Britain. Our curriculum aims to help the children to understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. Children are encouraged to have a positive mental well-being and understand their self-worth in their role at home, school and wider community.

We provide our pupils with opportunities to learn about rights and responsibilities and to appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society, promoting British Values both explicitly and implicitly throughout their school life. 

Implementation

How we teach PSHE AND RSE: 

Our PHSE curriculum is inclusive and supports the delivery of our broad and balanced curriculum. The PHSE learning objectives are taught based on the three core themes: Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World.

At St Patrick's, we have shaped our curriculum to ensure our pupils have opportunities to understand and respect our common humanity, diversity and differences, so that they can go on to form effective fulfilling relationships that are an essential part of life and learning. PHSE is taught discretely and within the wider curriculum.

The statutory 'Relationships, Sex and Health' curriculum is effectively delivered by teaching staff within PHSE lessons, alongside other subjects, including Religious Education, Science and PE. Enrichment days and weeks are planned in areas such as online-safety and mental wellbeing to enhance our curriculum offer.

Learning opportunities are planned for according to pupils' development, readiness and needs and prior learning is revisited, reinforced and extended year on year.

Our curriculum has been designed to include opportunities to link to Fundamental British Values, to prepare the children for life in modern Britain. RE teaching, assemblies and Celebration of the Word focuses on a range of themes which are linked to the Gospel Values and pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural curiosity is stimulated, challenged and nurtured.

The children learn key vocabulary and develop a deep knowledge within the PHSE curriculum that can be applied across the wider curriculum. In doing so, they reflect on their own experiences and understand how they are developing personally and socially, tackling many of the issues that are part of growing up as they develop into a reflective and responsible citizen.

Impact

Children's learning through PSHE and RSE: 

Our PHSE curriculum ensures that pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to be positive role models and effective global citizens. We aim to support pupils to be excited and aware about living in a community that is full of diversity and difference. 

Pupil Voice

Here are some comments from our current pupils regarding PSHE:

"Picture books have helped us to understand that there are no outsiders." (Year 4 pupil)

"I understand the importance of showing respect to everyone and to treat others how I would like to be treated." (Year 3 pupil)

"PSHE lessons are a different way of working and we can express ourselves." (Year 5 pupil)

"We are taught how to manage our emotions and prepare for Year 7. PSHE lessons are special because our teachers always listen and it's a lesson where you can express your feelings." (Year 6 pupil)

"I know how to stay healthy and how to look after my teeth." (Year 2 pupil)

"I know how to be kind." (Year 1 pupil)