Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) and Relationships & Sex Education (RSE)

At Farsley Westroyd, our approach to PSHE and RSE consists of a comprehensive and developmental programme of teaching and learning, delivered in the context of a Healthy School, where the health and wellbeing of pupils and the entire school community are actively promoted. We believe we have a responsibility to support children and young people in meeting the challenges of life by helping them to understand and value themselves, to be optimistic about the future, and to develop positive self-esteem and confidence.

We aim to provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable children to take ever greater control of, and responsibility for, their lives, and to play an active part in their communities. We help children to navigate social pressures and remove barriers to learning and achievement. Our PSHE curriculum positively influences the ethos, learning and relationships across the school. It is integral to our values and central to achieving our aims and objectives.

We have carefully mapped our PSHE curriculum to ensure progression of key themes and skills across year groups and key stages. Where meaningful cross‑curricular links are possible, we exploit these to deepen understanding and embed learning.

Our PSHE & RSE Curriculum

Children from Reception through Year 6 follow the Kapow Primary PSHE & RSE scheme. This scheme meets statutory requirements for Relationships and Health Education, and also covers broader areas such as emotional wellbeing, safety, citizenship, and economic understanding. The curriculum is structured to ensure a consistent, age-appropriate progression of knowledge and skills.

Kapow’s five core strands are:
- Families and relationships
- Health and wellbeing
- Safety and the changing body
- Citizenship
- Economic wellbeing

Online Safety & Relationships

We deliver comprehensive online safety lessons using:
- Google’s Be Internet Legends (KS2)
- ThinkUKnow’s Jessie & Friends (EYFS and KS1)

Pupils explore how to:
- Watch videos safely
- Share pictures responsibly
- Protect personal information
- Show kindness online
- Evaluate content and check facts
- Ask for help when unsure

NSPPC PANTS

Throughout school starting right from nursery to year 6 we use the resources and planning from NSPCC’s Talk PANTS rules in our PSHE lessons. During these discussions we will aim to teach our children the following important safety skills without giving explicit information or telling scary stories. The lessons empower children, in an age appropriate way, to recognise their rights to their own bodies, say no to touch that is unwanted, and tell someone if they feel uncomfortable. The lessons include activities which help children understand appropriate and inappropriate touch, their right to say no to things that make them feel upset or uncomfortable, the names for parts of the body and who to turn to if they ever feel upset or worried.

MindMate Champions & Emotional Wellbeing

At Farsley Westroyd, we are committed to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all our pupils. As part of this, we incorporate the MindMate Champions lessons into our PSHE curriculum to provide structured, engaging, and age-appropriate learning experiences that help children develop positive mental health strategies.

MindMate Champions is a Leeds-based programme designed to help children understand and manage their emotions, build resilience, and develop strategies for maintaining positive mental wellbeing. These lessons align closely with our PSHE curriculum and are tailored to support children’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) development.

Through MindMate lessons, children explore key themes such as:

• Understanding and expressing emotions
• Coping with worries and anxiety
• Building positive relationships and friendships
• Developing self-esteem and confidence
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Recognising the importance of self-care and mindfulness

These lessons are delivered in a safe, supportive environment where children are encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings openly. The MindMate programme also complements our existing mental health initiatives, including Chidlren's Mental Health Day activities, Picture News assemblies, and daily wellbeing check-ins.

By embedding MindMate Champions into our PSHE curriculum, we aim to equip pupils with lifelong skills that will help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop a positive mindset.

Wider Curriculum & Enrichment

We enhance our PSHE and RSE provision through:
- Happy, Healthy, Safe Week and other themed curriculum days
- Weekly Picture News assemblies which connect British Values and Protected Characteristics to real-world issues
- Circle time, pupil voice discussions, and individual restorative conversations

These experiences help pupils build empathy, explore moral and ethical issues, and develop as active, thoughtful citizens.

EYFS (Nursery & Reception)

Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) is one of the three prime areas in the EYFS framework. Pupils explore:
- Self-regulation
- Managing Self
- Building Relationships

Children are expected to meet the early learning goal in each of these areas by the end of Reception. Staff will teach PSED through various planned lessons including settling in, meeting the staff, all about me and managing feelings and behaviour. Staff teach PSED through daily incidental 1:1 group opportunities including restorative conversations about behaviours and choices where necessary. Children in EYFS also take part in whole school PSHE events and have their own Picture News Assembly each week that is tailored to their age group. Our nursery class has a different PSHE focus book each half term which matches the themes taking place across the rest of the school during each half term. Our reception class follows the PSHE scheme of work from KAPOW which include the following themes:

• Self-regulation: My feelings.
• Building relationships: Special relationships
• Managing self: Taking on challenges
• Self-regulation – Listening and following instructions.
• Building relationships: My family and friends
• Managing Self: My wellbeing.

In our Nursery class, we use the Pol‑Ed Early Years programme to introduce foundational personal, social, and emotional learning themes.

Our Nursery provision focuses on:

• Understanding self and identity

• Building relationships and friendships

• Managing feelings and behaviour

• Recognising similarities and differences

These early themes help prepare children for the more formal PSHE curriculum in Reception and beyond. Nursery children also engage in age-appropriate PSHE stories, circle time, thematic focus books, and adapted Picture News to promote discussion and early social understanding.

Our Values in Action:

ENJOY | ACHIEVE | BELIEVE | TOGETHER

At Farsley Westroyd, our school values guide everything we do. They underpin how we teach PSHE and how we expect pupils to engage with each other and the wider world.

ENJOY

We create safe and engaging learning environments where pupils feel excited to explore themes about health, relationships, and the world around them. Our themed weeks, discussions, and PSHE activities make learning memorable and fun. We want pupils to feel joy in growing their understanding of themselves and others.

ACHIEVE

Through carefully planned sequences and reflection opportunities, children develop the tools they need to make healthy, informed decisions. By recognising their own progress and achievements in areas like self-regulation, goal setting, or community involvement, they gain the confidence to succeed.

BELIEVE

We help every child to believe in themselves and in their ability to make a difference. Our PSHE programme fosters self-worth and identity, helping pupils understand the power of their voice, values, and uniqueness. Pupils are encouraged to embrace diversity and believe in a fairer, kinder world.

TOGETHER

We promote collaboration, respect, and inclusion. Pupils learn to build meaningful relationships, work as part of a team, and contribute to their community. From circle time to whole-school initiatives, we help children recognise the value of togetherness in fostering kindness, strength, and success.