PSHE inlcuding HRE

PSHE at Audley Junior School

At Audley Junior School, we believe that Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education plays a vital role in helping children become safe, respectful, healthy and confident members of society. Through our PSHE curriculum, children develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage friendships and relationships, understand and regulate emotions, stay physically and mentally healthy and keep themselves safe both online and offline.

Our PSHE curriculum, supported by resources from Pol-Ed (a nationally recognised program) is carefully sequenced to reflect the needs of our children and community, while meeting statutory Relationships and Health Education requirements. Lessons encourage children to think deeply, ask questions, reflect on experiences and develop resilience, empathy and respect for others. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all children feel listened to, valued and able to express themselves confidently.

Oracy is an important part of PSHE at Audley Junior School. Children are encouraged to discuss ideas respectfully, explain opinions, listen carefully to others and use appropriate vocabulary when talking about emotions, relationships, wellbeing and safety. Through structured discussion, partner talk, debate and reflection, pupils develop the confidence to communicate clearly and sensitively about important topics. As children progress through school, they learn to speak thoughtfully and respectfully about increasingly complex themes including diversity, wellbeing, boundaries, safety and healthy relationships.

Vocabulary development is embedded throughout our PSHE curriculum. Children are taught and encouraged to use a wide range of age-appropriate vocabulary linked to emotions, relationships, wellbeing, equality, safety and personal development. Developing this language helps pupils communicate feelings effectively, understand themselves and others and access wider learning across the curriculum.

Reading and writing also support learning within PSHE. Children explore stories, scenarios and discussion texts that encourage empathy, reflection and understanding of different viewpoints. Opportunities for journaling, personal reflection and discussion help children to organise thoughts, express feelings and develop their own voice in a safe and supportive way.

Please see below for:

Our PSHE curriculum overview and progression documents

Relevant policies

Information about Statutory Relationships and Health Education

Examples and celebrations of PSHE learning across school

Through PSHE, children develop the confidence, vocabulary and understanding needed to navigate life safely, respectfully and successfully.