PSHE (Including RHE)

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education Vision 

At Hujjat Primary School, we are committed to the holistic development of all our children, guiding them to live righteous, balanced and meaningful lives. Our PSHE curriculum is designed to ensure all children are equipped to make positive choices that affect their mental and physical health, build positive relationships with others, celebrate their qualities and successes and and navigate life’s challenges with resilience and faith Underpinned by our school values - compassion, respect, service, gratitude, integrity and excellence - our PSHE curriculum equips children with the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes required to lead happy, healthy, fulfilling lives and thrive academically, socially, emotionally, morally and spiritually. By integrating Islamic teachings, practical life skills, our school values and British values, PSHE at Hujjat Primary School helps to nurture well-rounded individuals who embrace diversity, serve their communities and contribute positively to the world, with a greater purpose in mind. 

How we learn about Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education 

We have a bespoke PSHE curriculum which is taught discreetly from Early Years through to Year 6, ensuring that children develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need at every stage of their growth. Key strands, including Health and Wellbeing Living in the Wider World and Relationships, are not only taught explicitly in PSHE but permeate through everyday interactions in school and across all areas of the curriculum. School assemblies, allow for celebration of values and achievements and further exploration of PSHE concepts through stories of the Prophet Muhammad and teachings from the Quran.

Recognising that PSHE often involves sensitive topics - including exploration of children’s emotions, values, experiences and changes –we believe that the class teachers, who know their pupils best, are is primarily equipped to deliver this. Children collaboratively maintain a class PSHE book, where they showcase their learning from both PSHE and assemblies, encouraging discussion, shared reflection and collective learning. This approach allows children to learn from each other’s experiences, supports the development of empathy and communication skills, and fosters a sense of community within the classroom as well as a safe environment and where children feel safe and valued by both peers and adults, so that they can openly share their thoughts, feelings and opinions. 

How we deliver the Curriculum 

PSHE is delivered through a progressive, carefully sequenced curriculum, beginning the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and continuing through Key stages 1 and 2.

In EYFS, the curriculum serves to develop foundational personal, social and emotional skills in children through the Prime Areas of Learning and  Early Learning Goals, as well as scientific and moral concepts taught through Understanding the World.

In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, our PSHE curriculum builds on these foundations, guided by the PSHE Association framework and aligned with National Curriculum guidance, ensuring that statutory requirements, including key areas – Living in the Wider World, Relationships and Health Education (RHE), and Health and Wellbeing – are fully met. 

PSHE is taught explicitly through dedicated lessons, in whole school assemblies and implicitly across all areas of the curriculum and daily interactions at school, helping children apply their learning in real-life contexts.  Class teachers deliver lessons sensitively guiding discussions and activities, recognising the importance of exploring emotions, moral choices, changes and personal development. Recognising the specific needs of children at Hujjat Primary School, with guidance and in collaboration with our school’s Trust and staff members, we have developed bespoke lessons to teach statutory strands of PSHE in a sensitive way to ensure children and families feel comfortable and safe, whilst ensuring all essential concepts are taught in a timely and sensitive manner.