Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. It enables children to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, build positive relationships, manage their wellbeing, and become active, responsible citizens. Through PSHE, pupils learn to understand themselves and others, make informed decisions, respect diversity, and develop the confidence and resilience to navigate an ever-changing world.
At Farington Moss St Paul’s CE Primary School, our PSHE and RSE curriculum is designed to enable every child to flourish academically, emotionally and socially, living out our school vision to “Thrive in the Gift of Life.” Guided by our Christian values of love, respect, compassion, forgiveness, hope and courage, we provide a nurturing environment where children develop the knowledge, skills and character needed to lead healthy, happy and successful lives.
Our curriculum is delivered through the My Happy Mind Plus PSHE programme, which is fully aligned with the statutory requirements for Relationships Education, Health Education and the National Curriculum for PSHE. The programme combines evidence-informed neuroscience, positive psychology and character education to develop children’s emotional wellbeing alongside the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive both now and in the future.
At the heart of our curriculum is the belief that children learn best when they understand themselves first. Through the My Happy Mind modules—Meet Your Brain, Celebrate, Appreciate, Relate and Engage—children learn how their brains work, develop emotional literacy, build resilience, regulate their emotions, form positive relationships and cultivate lifelong habits that support good mental health and wellbeing. These core learning experiences provide strong foundations for children to become confident, reflective and compassionate individuals.
Our curriculum extends beyond emotional wellbeing to ensure pupils develop age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships, diversity, equality, inclusion, personal safety, online safety, financial education and physical health. Children are encouraged to recognise their own value, celebrate differences, make informed choices and understand their responsibilities as respectful members of both the school community and wider society. The curriculum actively promotes the fundamental British Values and supports pupils in becoming active, responsible citizens who demonstrate empathy, kindness and respect for others.
Recognising the importance of learning through real-life experiences, our PSHE curriculum is delivered through a 20-week teaching model, allowing dedicated time for our enriching Forest School provision and wider personal development opportunities. In Year 6, pupils receive extended coverage to support their preparation for transition to secondary school, ensuring they leave us equipped with the confidence, resilience and practical skills needed for the next stage of their education.
Safeguarding is woven throughout our curriculum. In line with the latest statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, children are taught how to recognise and manage risk, understand healthy and unhealthy relationships, respect personal boundaries, use correct anatomical vocabulary, understand the concept of consent in an age-appropriate way, stay safe online—including when using emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence—and know where and how to seek help if they ever feel worried or unsafe.
Through high-quality teaching, meaningful discussion and opportunities for reflection, our intention is that every child leaves Farington Moss St Paul’s with the confidence, resilience, emotional intelligence and moral character to make positive choices, contribute to their communities and embrace the opportunities and challenges of modern life. By placing children’s wellbeing at the centre of learning, we empower them not simply to succeed in school, but to truly thrive in the gift of life.
Behaviour and relationships are exemplary. Children are proud of their school and feel valued.
