PSHE and Relationship Education

PSHE Vision Statement

At Revoe, PSHE education is central to nurturing confident, resilient, and compassionate young people. Guided by the SCARF principles: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship, our vision is to create a learning environment where every child feels secure, valued, and empowered to thrive.

  

Intent

At Revoe Learning Academy (RLA), our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education aims to develop children into independent, confident, healthy and responsible individuals. Our curriculum focuses on nurturing the whole child – intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually – and is embedded throughout daily school life, not just in timetabled lessons.

We are committed to delivering an inclusive PSHE curriculum that supports the diverse needs of all learners, regardless of background, ability or additional needs. This aligns with our school’s ethos of enabling every child to become the very best version of themselves.

Curriculum Overview

Our PSHE provision follows the SCARF scheme of work (Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship). SCARF provides a structured, spiral curriculum that builds knowledge, skills and understanding through six revisited core themes each year:

                                                         

Each half-term, children complete a pre-unit assessment to inform teaching and a post-unit assessment to reflect on progress.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)

RSE is a key part of our PSHE curriculum and is primarily delivered through the Growing and Changing unit, while also being woven throughout all topics. It covers lifelong learning about relationships, emotions, body changes, personal care, families, sexuality and health.

We aim to ensure children acquire accurate information, develop essential life skills and build positive attitudes and values. SCARF educators and school nurse visit annually to deliver age-appropriate RSE sessions for Years 5 and 6, with these themes revisited by class teachers in the summer term. Children are encouraged to ask questions throughout the year using our confidential "Ask it Basket."

Why PSHE Matters at RLA

PSHE education is vital for preparing pupils for the complexities of modern life. Through it, children learn to:

 

Manage personal and social challenges

Understand how to keep their bodies and minds healthy

Prepare for future careers and life choices

Navigate relationships and emotions effectively

Stay safe both online and offline

Uphold British Values: democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law, mutual respect and tolerance

 

We aim to empower children to make informed decisions, cope with peer pressure, handle change, and seek support when needed.

Our Vision

PSHE at RLA equips pupils with the knowledge and confidence to thrive as individuals, family members, and active citizens. Through SCARF, we develop the characteristics needed to contribute positively to the school and wider community.

We create a safe environment where pupils can explore their beliefs, clarify values, and develop respect and empathy for others. We want all our learners to grow up emotionally aware, socially responsible, and ready for whatever the future holds.

 

Our Pupils Will:

Our Pupils Will Know How To:

Show respect and tolerance for others Challenge stereotypes and understand prejudice Recognise the importance of physical and mental health Understand the appropriate use of medicine Identify and express their emotional needs Understand the changes that happen as they grow Use correct vocabulary for body parts and changes Be critical of online content and peer influence Set personal goals and overcome challenges Aspire high for their future

Communicate effectively and respectfully Agree, disagree and compromise Identify and respond to bullying Understand and explain their feelings Follow rules and understand their purpose Recognise their rights and responsibilities Contribute to their school and community

 

Curriculum Map

Term	Unit
Autumn 1	Me and My Relationships
Autumn 2	Valuing Difference
Spring 1	Keeping Safe
Spring 2	Rights and Responsibilities
Summer 1	Being My Best
Summer 2	Growing and Changing

Soft Landing

Enrichment Opportunities

Our PSHE curriculum is enhanced through whole-school events and focus weeks, including:

• Anti-Bullying Week
• Children in Need
• Children’s Mental Health Week
• Health and Wellbeing Week (covering water safety, sun safety, dental and personal hygiene)
• Yoga workshops (KS1)
• Health and Wellbeing workshops (KS2)
• SCARF workshops

These events provide pupils with deeper understanding and real-life application of key topics.

In anti-bullying week, we held a poster competition for the children to design a poster about what power for good meant to them. Look at the positivity on these ones!!

Word Kindness Day posters about ‘Power for Good!’

As part of World Mental Health day children wore yellow to raise awareness that young people are not alone with their mental health. Right now, the world can be a tough place for children and young people to grow up in – and they're feeling the pressure. The children at Revoe enjoyed being a part of this day!

Useful Resources and Websites

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Conclusion

At RLA, we believe that high-quality PSHE and RSE education is essential for children to grow into happy, healthy, resilient individuals who are ready to face the challenges of modern life.

By fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, we aim to help our pupils become respectful, responsible citizens who are truly the best that they can be.