PHSE curriculum
At Colindale Primary School as part of a wider, broad and balanced curriculum, we offer PSHE lessons which have an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for all pupils. Through our PSHE lessons, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe and be prepared for life and work.
Our curriculum is designed to fulfil the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum for PSHE, as well as the non-statutory elements for primary schools such as sex education, economic wellbeing, careers and being a responsible citizen. As well as delivering a comprehensive life skills programme, a range of themes are covered to support the personal, social, emotional and heath development of all pupils. These are taught through a positive approach, acknowledging that when we are faced with various risks and negative events, we can learn to make informed decisions and responses based on knowledge, attitudes, skills and strategies to recognise and manage these situations as effectively as possible.
Our programme of studies is based on three core themes: Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World. There is a high focus on supporting children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing as well as greater emphasis on the skills and attributes that are crucial to children’s personal development.
Essential skills and attributes developed through our programme of study:
We want to support our pupils to be more autonomous and less vulnerable, teaching them the knowledge and skills to be able to understand and act in any situation they encounter.
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