Intent

Our intention is that when children leave English Martyrs they will do so with the knowledge, understanding and emotions to be able to play an active, positive and successful role in today’s diverse society.  We want our children to have high aspirations, a belief in themselves and to realise that anything is possible if they put their mind to it. 

We firmly believe that the teaching of PSHE equips our children with skills for life.  We aim to give all pupils the skills and knowledge to lead happy, fulfilled and productive lives becoming valuable members of society, fully prepared for life in modern Britain.  We aim to deliver a curriculum that provides a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place, helps our pupils to develop feelings of dignity, self worth, self respect, confidence and empathy and ensures the inclusion of all pupils regardless of gender, culture ability or personal circumstances.  Our curriculum covers all required objectives and in line with the PSHE Association, follows three core areas of Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World.  This fulfils the requirements of the 2020 statutory Relationships and Health Education and ensures a broad and balanced curriculum.

Implementation

To ensure high standards of teaching and learning in PSHE/RSHE, we implement a curriculum that is progressive throughout the whole school.  PSHE/RSHE is taught through a combination of  formal lessons, cross curricular activities, classroom management and informally throughout the school day.  It is also supported by science teaching and through circle time sessions.  Assemblies are used as part of a whole school approach with a focus on attitudes, values and celebrating successes.  

PSHE/RSHE is taught weekly at English Martyrs using the Ten:Ten scheme of work ‘Life to the Full’ and the Diocese of Liverpool approved scheme, ‘Journey in Love’.  This programme of study covers the three core themes of Created by God, Created to Love Others and Created to Live in Community.  ‘Life to the Full ‘is studied in a yearly cycle over three terms.  This means that the full learning stages are run twice (e.g. the full KS1 programme is run with Year 1 and then repeated with Year 2), ensuring that children have the chance to embed their knowledge. The programme of study is discretely supported by the teaching of Mindfulness, The Present Curriculum, Class Rules and Routines, Zones of Regulation, Mindful Movement, Online Safety, Anti Bullying Week, NSPCC – Pants and Come and See – RE curriculum.  

Progression and coverage is mapped against the PSHE Association’s program of study to ensure a clear and comprehensive scheme of work in line with the National Curriculum.

Impact

Our pupils leave English Martyrs very well prepared for the next stage of their education and later life. Our pupils: