Intent

At Christ Church, our PSHE curriculum aims to equip every child with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive as individuals and as valued members of our community. Rooted in our Christian ethos, we encourage children to develop a strong sense of self-worth, recognise the value and dignity of others, and understand how their choices and actions can make a positive difference to those around them.

At Christ Church School, it is our intent that the Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum delivers learning that is accessible to all and ensures children understand how to play a positive and successful role within our society, both now and in the future. We follow the Kapow Primary scheme for PSHE, adapted by staff at Christ Church to suit our children and our wider curriculum. It meets the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and is reviewed annually by the subject leader. 

Our Christian values underpin the way we approach PSHE, helping children to understand what it means to care for themselves and others, to forgive, to show kindness, to act with integrity and to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual. We encourage pupils to ask questions, make informed and responsible choices, and develop the confidence to navigate the opportunities and challenges they encounter as they grow.

We believe PSHE has a vital role in preparing children to become confident, compassionate and responsible citizens who contribute positively to our school, our local community in Purley and the wider world. Ultimately, we want every child to leave our school feeling valued, respected and empowered, with the knowledge, self-belief and life skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Parental right to withdraw.

In accordance with the Department for Education statutory guidance, parents and carers have the right to request that their child is withdrawn from some or all sex education taught at primary school, other than content that forms part of the National Curriculum for Science.

Any request to withdraw a child from this provision should be made to the Headteacher. 

There is no right to withdraw a child from statutory Relationships Education, Health Education or National Curriculum Science. This includes scientific teaching about puberty and human reproduction.

Please click this link to read the PSHE progression document.

PSHE Long Term Map – click to enlarge.