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Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education

All schools should teach PSHE, drawing on good practice, and this expectation is outlined in the introduction to the proposed new national curriculum. PSHE is a non-statutory subject. However, while we believe that it is for schools to tailor their local PSHE programme to reflect the needs of their pupils, we expect schools to use their PSHE education programme to equip pupils with a sound understanding of risk and with the knowledge and skills necessary to make safe and informed decisions.

Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) is an important part of PSHE Education and is statutory in maintained secondary schools.

RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION

• that families are important for children growing up because they can give love, security and stability
• the characteristics of healthy family life, commitment to each other, including in times of difficulty, protection and care for children and other family members, the importance of spending time together and sharing each other’s lives
• that others families, either in school or in the wider world, sometimes look different from their family, but that they should respect those differences and know that other children’s families are also characterised by love and care
• how important friendships are in making us feel happy and secure, and how people choose and make friends
• the characteristics of friendships, including mutual respect, truthfulness, trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, trust, sharing interests and experiences and support with problems and difficulties
• that most friendships have ups and downs, and that these can often be worked through so that the friendship is repaired or even strengthened, and that resorting to violence is never right
• how to recognise who to trust and who not to trust, how to judge when a friendship is making them feel unhappy or uncomfortable, managing conflict, how to manage these situations and how to seek help or advice from others, if needed
• the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs
• practical steps they can take in a range of different contexts to improve or support respectful relationships
• the?importance of self-respect and how this links to their own happiness
• that in school and in wider society they can expect to be treated with respect by others, and that in turn they should show due respect to others, including those in positions of authority
• how to report concerns or abuse, and the vocabulary and confidence needed to do so

PHYSICAL HEALTH & MENTAL WELLBEING

Primary

• that mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health
• that there is a normal range of emotions (e.g. happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, nervousness) and scale of emotions that all humans experience in relation to different experiences and situations
• how to recognise and talk about their emotions, including having a varied vocabulary of words to use when talking about their own and other’s feelings
• how to judge whether what they are feeling and how they are
• simple self-care techniques, including the importance of rest, time spent with friends and family and the benefits of hobbies and interests
• isolation and loneliness can affect children and that it is very important for children to discuss their feelings with an adult and seek support
• that bullying (including cyberbullying) has a negative and often lasting impact on mental wellbeing
• where and how to seek support (including recognising the triggers for seeking support), including whom in school they should speak to if they are worried about their own or someone else’s mental wellbeing or ability to control their emotions
• the characteristics and mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle
• the importance of building regular exercise into daily and weekly routines and how to achieve this
• the principles of planning and preparing a range of healthy meals
• the importance of sufficient good quality sleep for good health and that a lack of sleep can affect weight, mood and ability to learn
• For more details: https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/curriculum

Secondary

• how to talk about their emotions accurately and sensitively, using appropriate vocabulary that happiness is linked to being connected to others
• how to recognise the early signs of mental wellbeing concerns
• common types of mental ill health (e.g. anxiety and depression)
• how to critically evaluate when something they do or are involved in has a positive or negative effect on their own or others? mental health
• the benefits and importance of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation and voluntary and service-based activities on mental wellbeing and happiness.

Primary:

• the characteristics and mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle
• the importance of building regular exercise into daily and weekly routines and how to achieve this: walking or cycling to school, daily mile, vigorous exercise
• the risks associated with an inactive lifestyle
• how and when to seek support including which adults to speak to in school if they are worried about their health.

Secondary:

• the positive associations between physical activity and promotion of mental wellbeing, including as an approach to combat stress

National Curriculum: Physical Education

RSE & Health Education Statutory Guidance

SEND Code of Practice

Mental health resources for educators

The Big Think

Go-Givers

SCARF

What’s the debate? RSE resources

A simple guide to RSE in England

Sport England

Pupil voice article

Teacher Wellbeing Index

Mental health & the importance of PE

Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership

Teachers’ role in their pupils’ mental health

Youth Sport Trust & Mentally healthy schools programme

Mental Health in Childhood & Education