PSHE Intent, Implementation and Impact

Intent:

At Park Road Primary School, our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum aims to provide a comprehensive and inclusive education, equipping students with essential life skills and knowledge to thrive personally and socially. Our PSHE curriculum prepares learners for life's opportunities and challenges.

Our PSHE curriculum aims to:

• promote mental and emotional well-being
• develop social skills and positive relationships
• encourage healthy lifestyle choices and personal safety
• instil responsibility and respect for self and others
• prepare students to be informed and active citizens in a diverse world

By integrating the My Happy Mind programme, following PSHE Association guidelines, and incorporating our school enrichment days, our curriculum is designed to equip children with the knowledge, skills, and attributes they need to manage their lives now and in the future. It supports their spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of later life.

Implementation

Our PSHE curriculum is delivered through weekly lessons, assemblies, enrichment days, trips, residentials and cross-curricular activities. My Happy Minds is integrated into our broader PSHE framework, ensuring a consistent approach to mental health and well-being. Our whole-school approach embeds PSHE and mental well-being in the school culture, creating a supportive environment for all students.

Key Stage 1:

For KS1 students, our curriculum aligns with the National Curriculum and the PSHE Association's recommended objectives, covering:

• health and wellbeing: physical health, mental well-being, healthy lifestyles, and safety
• relationships: building and maintaining healthy relationships, understanding emotions, and respecting diversity
• living in the wider world: understanding economic well-being and responsible citizenship

We aim to:

• encourage exploration and understanding of emotions
• develop self-awareness and confidence
• promote healthy lifestyles and positive relationships
• introduce online and offline safety basics

We implement these objectives through engaging activities, discussions, and role-playing. A key component is the NHS-funded My Happy Minds programme, which teaches well-being and resilience through fun and practical lessons.

Key Stage 2:

In KS2, we build on KS1 foundations, focusing on deeper understanding and application. Our goals are to:

• enhance emotional intelligence and resilience
• foster respect for diversity, teamwork, and cooperation
• promote healthy lifestyles and informed choices regarding health
• develop an understanding of personal safety, including digital safety and peer pressure

The My Happy Minds programme continues in KS2, offering advanced modules on growth mindset, positive relationships, mindfulness, and gratitude.

Our KS2 curriculum follows the National Curriculum and PSHE Association's objectives, covering:

• health and wellbeing: mental health, healthy lifestyles, puberty, and drug education
• relationships: developing healthy relationships, understanding emotions, anti-bullying, and consent
• living in the wider world: economic well-being, careers education, and responsible citizenship

Impact:

At Park Road Primary School, our PSHE curriculum, enhanced by the NHS-funded My Happy Minds programme, significantly benefits students' development and well-being. This curriculum fosters resilience, emotional literacy, and self-worth, equipping students with essential life skills.

Wellbeing and Mental health:

• The My Happy Minds programme enhances students' emotional understanding and provides strategies for managing stress and anxiety.
• It promotes a growth mindset, improving resilience and coping with challenges.

Social Skills and Relationships:

• Our PSHE curriculum improves communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills.
• Emphasis on diversity fosters a respectful and inclusive school environment.

Physical Health and Lifestyle Choices:

• Students learn the importance of a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and personal safety.
• They are empowered to make informed health decisions, improving overall well-being and readiness to learn.

Academic Achievement and Engagement:

• Emotional and social well-being from PSHE leads to higher classroom engagement and develops listening and skills for learning
• Increased confidence and self-esteem contribute to overall success and happiness.

Parental and Community Involvement

• Workshops, enrichment days and resources engage parents in supporting their children's development.
• Strengthened community ties reinforce the importance of mental health and well-being.

Our PSHE curriculum, supported by My Happy Minds, ensures students are prepared for academic success and life’s challenges, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

 

Click on the National Curriculum image for the National Curriculum programme of study for PSHE

PSHE Curriculum Documents