All children have the right to grow up healthy, happy, safe and able to manage the challenges and opportunities of modern Britain. That is why all primary age children will be taught Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE).

These subjects are designed to equip your child with knowledge to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships as well as preparing them for a successful adult life. The world for all young people looks very different from the way it did 20 years ago when this curriculum was last updated by the DfE – the current changes bring the content into the 21st century, so that it is relevant for your child.

It is important to note that many of the topics are already being taught across the curriculum, particularly during PSHE, science and computing lessons, so the new requirements formalise expectations but don’t make significant changes to what we teach our pupils at Belvedere Infants and Juniors. 

We will deliver the content in a way that is age and developmentally appropriate and sensitive to the needs and religious backgrounds of our pupils.

We teach PSHE through the Jigsaw programme, which was implemented consistently across the school last year. This has created a well-structured and coherent curriculum that all year groups understand and follow. Jigsaw shows clear progression from year to year, with lessons building on prior knowledge and connecting across units so children can see how their learning fits together.