PHSRE

By the time children leave Spring Lane Primary School, they will:

• Communicate effectively - Express themselves confidently and respectfully, listening actively and articulating their thoughts with clarity.
• Be expert learners – Think critically, solve problems, and demonstrate resilience and independence in their learning. 
• Be caring citizens – Show empathy, respect, and responsibility, contributing positively to their communities.
• Lead healthy lives – Make informed decisions about their physical and mental wellbeing, understanding how to maintain healthy relationships and lifestyles.
• Have aspirations – Set ambitious goals, believe in their potential, and take steps towards a successful future.

At Spring lane, we use Coram Life Education (SCARF) PSHE scheme which is child-centred, inclusive, and designed to be engaging while aligning with statutory PSHE and RSE requirements.  It’s core values (Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship) link closely to our curriculum pillars and school values of respect, resilience and integrity. PSHE is taught in weekly 45 minute lessons for all children from Reception to Year 6. In a typical unit of work, children engage in learning activities, including role-play, group discussions, videos, and scenario-based learning to help children explore the topic in a relatable way. Children are encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe, inclusive environment.  Teachers are mindful of individual pupils’ needs especially when discussing sensitive and/or controversial issues. Open-ended questions and think-pair-share activities help deepen understanding.  Consequently, they develop critical-thinking skills, can evaluate information well and make informed judgements. Problem solving exercises, storytelling and real life scenarios support children to apply their understanding.  The curriculum is contextualised taking the pupils’ needs, interests and aspirations as well as local issues and health data into consideration.  Learning is scaffolded according to the needs of the individual child. The needs of all pupils, including the most able, are met through highly effective and responsive. Discrimination, including prejudice-based bullying and discriminatory language, is tackled with vigour. - Protected characteristics and British Values are actively taught throughout the PSHE and wider curriculum.

Spring Lane Primary School has a multi-faceted approach to assessment within PSHE, which supports both our Healthy Schools Award and our strong personal development curriculum. This approach ensures that pupils not only gain the knowledge and skills to keep themselves healthy and safe but also develop the confidence, empathy, and decision-making skills to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.

Our assessment practice includes:

• Assessment for learning within each lesson through skilful questioning and live feedback, enabling teachers to identify and address misconceptions immediately.

• Pupil voice and reflection recorded in floor books, providing insight into pupils’ understanding, attitudes, and personal growth over time.

• Assessment of learning completed against the clear assessment criteria for each PSHE unit, ensuring progress is tracked and celebrated.

These strategies ensure PSHE learning is embedded, relevant, and impactful, directly contributing to the wellbeing, resilience, and positive life choices of our pupils.