Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE)

The aim of the PSHE curriculum at Cicely Haughton is to teach the fundamental building blocks and characteristics of positive relationships, with particular reference to friendships, family relationships and relationships with other adults and children. It is to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of all pupils. It teaches children to RESPECT and value themselves and others. It is to prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life, allowing pupils to acknowledge and appreciate difference and diversity. It is to teach pupils how to make informed choices and be positive and active members of a democratic society. It teaches pupils to understand what constitutes a safe and healthy lifestyle and provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place. It promotes safety in forming and maintaining relationships and provides pupils with a toolkit for understanding and managing their emotions. It aims to provide pupils with the opportunities to consider issues which may affect their own lives and/or the lives of others and helps pupils to identify the characteristics of healthy relationships, how relationships may affect mental and physical health; and how to stay safe online. It prepares pupils for puberty, and gives them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene. It aims to help pupils develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy and create a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships. It also teaches pupils the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies