PSHE

At Great Orton Primary School, we believe that PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economics Education) has a significant and valuable role to play in the ethos of the school and wellbeing of the children. The aim of our PSHE curriculum is to prepare children for the opportunities, experiences and responsibilities of life in our ever-changing society. We aim to give the children the knowledge and tools to grow and flourish into successful and healthy individuals. Our children deserve the opportunities to achieve their best and supporting their emotional and mental health plays a significant part in all aspects of their life, including achieving their academic potential. Our overall vision for our PSHE curriculum is to nurture pupils as individuals to become compassionate, healthy, well-balanced adults who thrive in our diverse society.

As part of the PSHE program, we also teach relationships and sex education (RSE) themes as part of a broad and balanced curriculum which develops the whole child. 

We define RSE as lifelong learning about personal, physical, moral and emotional development.  It is about the understanding of the importance of stable and loving relationships, respect, love and care, for family life.  It also involves acquiring information, developing and forming positive beliefs, values and attitudes. In particular, we feel it is appropriate for there to be an emphasis on relationships education in primary phase education.  

Two Year Long Term Plan for PSHE

The information below tells you the topics covered in PSHE:

PSHE in Early Years

The information below explains more about how PSHE is taught in EYFS alongside the KAPOW program:

PSHE and RSE Policies 

Please click on our PSHE and RSE Policies for further information about how PSHE and RSE are taught, structured and assessed at Great Orton. 

• PSHE Policy