PSHE and R(S)HE Curriculum

At Lilycroft Primary School, Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (R(S)HE) play a vital role in supporting pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and preparation for life in modern Britain.

The Three Core Areas of PSHE and R(S)HE

1.Health and Wellbeing

Pupils learn about:

• Physical health and wellbeing
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Personal identity and self-awareness
• Growing and changing
• Keeping safe and managing risk

2.Living in the Wider World

Pupils explore:

• Rights and responsibilities
• Communities and belonging
• Media literacy and digital resilience
• Economic wellbeing and financial education
• Aspirations, careers and future opportunities

3.Relationships

Pupils develop understanding of:

• Families and positive relationships
• Friendships and respect
• Online relationships
• Diversity and inclusion
• Personal safety and healthy boundaries

Why is PSHE and R(S)HE Important?

Children are growing up in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. Alongside exciting opportunities, they face new challenges both online and offline. At Lilycroft, we want our pupils to flourish, develop confidence, and become responsible members of society.

Through our PSHE and R(S)HE curriculum, pupils gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to:

• Maintain positive physical and mental health
• Build healthy and respectful relationships
• Stay safe in a digital world
• Understand and celebrate diversity
• Develop resilience and self-confidence
• Prepare for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life

R(S)HE is an important part of equipping pupils for life in 21st-century Britain. It helps children understand themselves and others, embrace diversity, make informed decisions, and develop the skills needed to form and sustain healthy relationships throughout their lives.

How is PSHE and R(S)HE Taught at Lilycroft?

Our PSHE and R(S)HE curriculum is delivered through The Story Project, an award-winning UK social enterprise that uses high-quality children’s literature to support literacy, oracy and mental wellbeing.

Founded by educational researcher and former teacher Dr Olivia Richards, The Story Project transforms carefully selected texts into a structured curriculum that enables pupils to explore, understand and regulate their emotions in a safe and engaging way.

The S.T.O.R.Y. Framework

All lessons follow a research-informed five-part structure designed to provide a predictable and supportive learning environment while reducing cognitive load:

Settle
A short mindfulness or wellbeing activity that helps pupils regulate emotions and focus on learning.

Training
Introduction of key vocabulary, concepts and context needed for the lesson.

Objective
Clear learning intentions linked directly to statutory PSHE and R(S)HE outcomes.

Read
Exploration of a carefully chosen text, encouraging pupils to consider characters’ actions, choices and experiences.

You
Opportunities for personal reflection, helping pupils connect learning to their own lives, feelings and experiences.

Additional Learning Opportunities

To ensure our curriculum meets the needs of our pupils and community, The Story Project is enhanced through additional learning units and workshops, including:

• NSPCC PANTS (Keeping Safe Programme)
• Water Safety
• First Aid
• Online Safety
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Protective Behaviours
• Personal Safety and Risk Management

Through this comprehensive approach, we aim to equip every child with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to stay safe, healthy and happy, both now and in the future.

PSHE Long Term Plan

PSHE Policy

Please click on the icons below to view our PSHE expections for each year group:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6