At Paddox Primary School, our PSHE education aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives now and in the future. Through the Kapow PSHE scheme of work, our intent is to deliver a comprehensive, progressive curriculum that supports children to become healthy, respectful, responsible and active members of society.
We aim to:
- Promote pupils’ emotional wellbeing, resilience and self-regulation
- Develop an understanding of relationships, including families, friendships and respectful interactions
- Provide the knowledge and skills needed to keep themselves safe, both in real life and online
- Foster respect for diversity, equality and inclusion
- Prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life, including economic wellbeing
- Ensure pupils understand and can apply key British values and SMSC principles.
Our curriculum is inclusive and carefully sequenced to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, ensuring every child can access and benefit from PSHE learning.
PSHE is delivered through the structured and progressive Kapow Primary scheme, which ensures coverage of statutory Relationships Education and Health Education, alongside non-statutory aspects of PSHE.
The curriculum is organised into key strands, including:
- My Healthy Self
- Connecting with Others
- The Online World
- Growing Up/Health Protection
- Citizenship
- Staying Safe
Learning is sequenced progressively from EYFS through to Year 6, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and deepen understanding year by year. Lessons are taught weekly and use a range of approaches, including:
- Discussion and collaborative activities
- Role-play and scenario-based learning
- Reflection
- Real-life application and pupil voice opportunities
The impact of our PSHE curriculum is that pupils leave Paddox Primary as confident, respectful and responsible individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education and life beyond school.
Pupils will:
- Demonstrate strong emotional literacy and the ability to manage their feelings
- Show respect for themselves and others, valuing diversity and difference
- Understand how to keep themselves safe and make informed decisions
- Build and maintain positive relationships
- Develop resilience, independence and a positive sense of identity
- Have a secure understanding of health, wellbeing and economic awareness.
PSHE Roadmap