At Earl Sterndale C of E Primary School, we are proud to deliver a high-quality PSHE and RSHE curriculum through the Kapow Primary programme. This carefully planned curriculum enables children to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to make informed decisions, build positive relationships and thrive both now and in the future.

Through engaging lessons, meaningful discussions and practical activities, we support children to:

• Develop emotional resilience, self-awareness and confidence
• Understand how to maintain physical and mental wellbeing
• Build healthy, respectful relationships and celebrate diversity
• Stay safe both online and offline
• Develop the skills needed for responsible citizenship
• Understand how their choices affect themselves and others

PSHE and RSHE are taught as a whole class through our mixed-age curriculum, with learning carefully adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. Our rolling programme ensures that key themes are revisited regularly, allowing children to deepen their understanding and build upon prior learning as they move through the school.

The curriculum covers six key areas:

• Families and friendships
• Respectful relationships
• Physical and mental wellbeing
• Keeping safe, including online safety
• Personal development and citizenship
• Growing and changing

Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)

Relationships, Sex and Health Education forms an important part of our PSHE curriculum. Teaching is always age-appropriate and delivered sensitively.

In Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4), pupils learn about friendships, family relationships, personal boundaries, privacy, body changes and staying safe.

In Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6), children build on this learning through teaching about puberty, human reproduction, conception and preparing for the transition to secondary school.

Where appropriate, children may be taught in separate year groups to ensure that content is matched to their age and stage of development.

Parents and carers will be informed in advance when specific aspects of RSHE are due to be taught and are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns with school staff. In line with government guidance, parents have the right to request withdrawal from certain elements of non-statutory sex education.