Health, Relationships Education
The Health and Relationships curriculum enables pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, now and in the future. It helps pupils to stay healthy and safe, while preparing them to make the most of life and work. When taught well, it can also help pupils to achieve their academic potential.
At Shaw Wood Academy, Health and Relationships (PSHE) is central to all aspects of pupil learning, both in the classroom and beyond. It is taught both as timetabled weekly lessons and across the school day in every aspect of school life.
We teach Health and Relationships to our pupils by following the PSHE Association Programme of Study. This supports us to provide a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the DFE statutory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education. In addition, the framework covers the broader economic wellbeing, careers and enterprise education, as well as education for personal safety.
The Programme of Study sets out learning opportunities for key stage 1 and 2, based on three core themes:
| Core Theme 1 | Health and Wellbeing |
| Core Theme 2 | Relationships |
| Core Theme 3 | Living in the wider world |
We also teach pupils through our Shaw Wood Core Values (learning behaviours) and ensure that these skills are taught explicitly within lessons.
Through the Health and Relationships curriculum, we aim to:
- develop pupils’ understanding of the world and of personal, social, health, emotional and citizenship concepts and relevant vocabulary
- provide pupils with a relevant, age appropriate and broad curriculum
- understand issues relating to their own health, personal care, sexual development and relationships
- enable pupils to make choices
- provide pupils with strategies to maintain personal wellbeing, promote resilience and equip pupils with skills to keep themselves and others safe
- promote an atmosphere celebrating equality and diversity
- enable learners to form appropriate relationships and give them a sense of dignity and respect for each other
- develop personal responsibility, self-confidence and assertiveness
- empower learners so they have more control over their own life
- enhance their self esteem
health and relationships education programme of study safeguarding curriculum 003 .pdf