Intent – What we are trying to achieve?

Our PSHE curriculum is designed to ensure every pupil—whatever their needs—develops the knowledge, values, and skills needed to thrive as individuals and active members of their community. It aims to empower children to navigate life’s challenges, understand their personal and social development, appreciate diversity, and contribute meaningfully to school and society.

By engaging in a wide range of experiences, pupils learn to recognise their own worth, work collaboratively, and take increasing responsibility for their learning. Cultural Capital is built through the knowledge, behaviours and skills that prepare pupils for future relationships, employment, and participation in society.

Implementation – How will we achieve this?

Our PSHE curriculum is taught through whole‑class lessons that include discussions, circle time, stories, role play and assemblies. We use the SCARF scheme to support our teaching, alongside our school values. Children revisit key vocabulary regularly so they can explain their ideas clearly and confidently. Teachers give live feedback during lessons, helping children improve their understanding straight away.

How we teach and support PSHE:

• Whole‑class teaching: Lessons include discussions, debates, stories, role play and assemblies.

• SCARF scheme: Used to guide lessons and link with our school values.

• Key vocabulary: Children revisit important words to help them explain and justify their ideas.

• Marking and feedback: Teachers give immediate feedback and set next steps when needed.

• Baseline assessments: At the start of each module, teachers check what children already know so learning can be built on and extended.

• Wellbeing Ambassadors: A pupil team that promotes mental health awareness and supports their peers through displays and assemblies.

• Assemblies: Regular PSHE‑themed assemblies, sometimes with visitors such as charities or community groups.

• Parent meetings: Held to explain the curriculum, share resources and gather parent feedback.

• Whole‑school events: Visitors such as religious leaders, fire officers, paramedics, the NSPCC and charity representatives support learning.

• Pupil interviews: Used to understand how well the curriculum is working and to help plan next steps.

• End‑of‑unit assessments: Children reflect on “I can…” statements to show what they have learnt.

Impact – What difference will this make?

Our aim is to: 

• Equip children with the tools to become confident, tolerant, and well-rounded adults.

• Encourage children to try new things, challenge themselves, and persevere.

• Help children develop a strong understanding of how to stay safe and healthy and build positive relationships.

• Foster an appreciation of being a positive member of a diverse, multicultural society.

• Improve children’s understanding of mental health and how they can positively impact others and the world around them.

PSHE at Clowne Junior School