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PSHE Curriculum<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

3 PSHE Overview 2025-2026<\/a><\/p>\n

At Birkwood, the safety of our children is paramount. The PSHE curriculum is structured into clear teaching blocks which build on individual starting points and can be accessed by all. These blocks are covered by an umbrella of safety to protect our children\u2019s innocence and prioritises personal development at every opportunity. This is reinforced by the safety-netted approach, where children feel safe within the school community to share, ask questions and do not seek answers online.<\/p>\n

Safety is the golden thread of everything we do.<\/p>\n

Curriculum Rationale<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

At Birkwood Primary School, we understand the value of Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PHSE) which\u00a0includes our commitment to Relationship and Sex Education (RSE). Our intention is to provide a range of learning opportunities which help\u00a0prepare children for a successful life.\u00a0Our Curriculum allows children to understand how they develop personally and socially and addresses any issues or questions that may arise during their formative years. We aim to encourage our children to begin to understand and secure a sense of self-worth and to lay a foundation of skills that will last a lifetime.\u00a0Our curriculum does this by encouraging children to be responsible, respectful, active citizens who\u00a0contribute positively to school and the wider community.<\/p>\n

At Birkwood Primary School we aim to deliver\u00a0a curriculum that is accessible to children of all ages and academic ability with the hopes of maximising knowledge and understanding.\u00a0The PSHE and RSE curriculum are designed so that all our children have the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to be happy, healthy,\u00a0and safe.<\/p>\n

Through teaching PSHE in line with government guidelines, PSHE Association supported by 1decision resources, we provide an inclusive curriculum which reflects our children\u2019s increasing independence and physical and social awareness. It builds on the skills that pupils acquire during EYFS to develop effective relationships, assume greater personal responsibility,\u00a0and manage personal and social safety, including online. PSHE shows Upper Key Stage 2 children how to cope with the body and mind changes of puberty and will cement skills learned to become a proactive member of 21st\u00a0century society.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Three Key Themes of PSHE<\/strong><\/p>\n