PSHE and RSE

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” – Aristotle

At The Meadow, we aim to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more. At The Meadow Primary, personal, social, and health education (PSHE) enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of a society.

It aims to help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. We provide our children with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society. Our children are encouraged to develop their sense of self-worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community.

Our RSE learning will take place in the Summer Term.

RSE Overview of themes taught in phases:

Reception

Years 1 and 2

Years 3 and 4

Year 5

Year 6

Understanding family and friendships

Basic hygiene and self-care

Naming body parts appropriately

Know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch

Understanding family dynamics and the importance of friendship

Identifying and respecting differences and similarities between people

Basic concepts of privacy and personal boundaries

Building and maintaining healthy relationships

Understanding body changes and personal hygiene

Respecting diversity and differences in families and relationships

Deeper understanding of puberty and reproductive health (wet dreams and menstruation)

Understanding different types of relationships, including friendships and family relationships

Deeper understanding of puberty and reproductive health

Understanding different types of relationships, including the importance of consent, how a baby is made and an

introduction to the concept of pregnancy.

*Please note that these themes will be revisited and explored in greater depth as part of our ongoing curriculum, building upon the knowledge and skills your child has developed in previous lessons

You can find examples of the lessons we follow below.