RSHE/PSHE

Curriculum Intent

Positive relationships, respect and emotional wellbeing are central to our ethos. As a small rural school rooted in Christian values, we recognise that strong, healthy relationships are essential for children to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Our PSHE/RSHE curriculum supports pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to keep themselves safe, build positive relationships and navigate an increasingly complex world.

We follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme, which provides a carefully sequenced, spiral curriculum fully aligned with the 2026 DfE statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). Jigsaw supports children’s personal, social, emotional and mental health development through mindful approaches, structured lessons and age‑appropriate content.

Our intent is that pupils:

develop secure understanding of healthy relationships, personal boundaries and respect
learn how to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe
understand changes to their bodies and feelings as they grow
recognise and celebrate diversity in families, friendships and communities
develop resilience, empathy, self‑esteem and emotional literacy
build the foundations for lifelong wellbeing and responsible citizenship

RSHE contributes to pupils’ moral and spiritual development, helping them reflect on values such as kindness, dignity, compassion and responsibility.

Curriculum Implementation

RSHE is taught through Jigsaw PSHE, which provides structured weekly lessons across six units (“Puzzles”) each year:

Being Me in My World
Celebrating Difference
Dreams and Goals
Healthy Me
Relationships
Changing Me

The Relationships and Changing Me units cover all statutory RSHE content, delivered sensitively and at developmentally appropriate stages. Jigsaw ensures progression from EYFS to Year 6, with clear vocabulary, concepts and safeguarding messages revisited and deepened each year.

How We Teach PSHE/RSHE;

Lessons are taught by familiar, trusted adults, ensuring pupils feel safe discussing sensitive topics.
Staff receive regular CPD to ensure confident, consistent and compliant delivery of RSHE.
RSHE is reinforced across the wider curriculum, including Science (“Animals including Humans”), RE, Computing, and daily school life.
Jigsaw’s mindfulness practice helps children regulate emotions, manage stress and develop self‑awareness.
Content is adapted to meet the needs of mixed‑age classes and individual pupils.
Clear progression grids ensure full coverage of statutory content by the end of Year 6.
Parents are informed about RSHE content and can discuss any questions with school leaders.

Our high expectations for behaviour, respect and kindness underpin PSHE/RSHE teaching and reflect both British Values and our Christian ethos.

Curriculum Impact

The impact of our RSHE curriculum is seen in:

pupils’ ability to form positive, respectful relationships
increased confidence in discussing feelings, worries and changes
secure understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy
strong emotional literacy and resilience
respectful attitudes towards difference and diversity
thoughtful, reflective behaviour in school and the wider community

We continuously monitor PSHE/RSHE delivery through pupil voice, staff feedback and ongoing assessment to ensure content is understood, retained and applied.

By the end of Year 6, pupils leave Flitcham as confident, respectful and emotionally secure individuals who:

understand their bodies and feelings
know how to seek help when needed
can manage friendships and social situations
value themselves and others
are prepared for the next stage of their education and life beyond primary school

Our RSHE curriculum supports children to thrive, stay safe and build positive relationships — now and throughout their lives.