Why do we learn Personal, Social, Health and Emotional Education (PSHE)?
Our personal development curriculum aims to ensure our pupils are safe, happy and successful people both in their time with us in our school community and out in the wider world over the rest of their lives. We know that through music, sports, volunteering and a wider range of other opportunities, our pupils will flourish.
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Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), including Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), delivered via the curriculum, the school environment and the school ethos is an essential part of a child’s development. Not only does it provide information, it helps children develop their skills and form positive beliefs, values and attitudes.
It is our belief that effective PSHE and RSE has a positive impact on self-esteem and enables our pupils to have a positive and healthy view of personal, social and health education, relationships, sexuality and sex and embeds a culture of both personal and mutual acceptance and respect.
Although it is important that the PSHE and RSE programme recognises that there may be different cultural or faith-based views relating to this area of the curriculum, it is essential that what is taught reflects the diverse society in which we live, which includes LGBT+, and that all children have access to age-appropriate information free from stereotyping or discrimination.
Since September 2020, the Health Education and Relationships Education (Primary) and the Secondary Relationships and Sex Education (‘RSE’) aspects of PSHE education are compulsory in all schools.
In response to national and local policy change and a media spotlight on some key safeguarding issues for children and young people, we have reviewed our whole PSHE and RSE policy and curriculum. We have consulted widely on this, running:
- Focus groups with pupils from Year 5-Year 13
- Parent consultation coffee morning, an open consultation period on the website followed by a second follow-up coffee morning
- Staff consultation
We have therefore updated our PSHE and RSE curriculum to ensure we prioritise learning more about consent, e-safety, peer-on-peer abuse and sexual harassment and sexual abuse. Our lessons are age-appropriate and we make every effort to ensure our pupils are prepared for the wider world.
We teach PSHE along three themes:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Relationships
- Living in the Wider World
We teach PSHE in Drop Down Days every term. This allows our teachers to dive into greater depth with our pupils on complex and important subjects giving them the time and space to commit to learning new knowledge and discussing it properly.
King Solomon Academy is a proud member of the PSHE Association.
The PSHE Association works in partnership with organisations around the UK to provide diverse, stimulating lesson plans to support children’s understanding of themselves and the world around them. Organisations include the NHS, Winston’s Wish, Every Mind Matters and even the Premier League! KSA takes the best of these and adapts them to our setting to meet the local needs and priorities of our pupils.
The objectives of the PSHE and RSE curriculum at our school are:
- To provide the knowledge and information to which all pupils are entitled;
- To clarify and reinforce existing knowledge and correct misconceptions and myths;
- To develop and use communication skills and assertiveness skills to effectively manage the influences of their peers and the media;
- To help gain access to information and support;
- To raise pupils’ self-esteem and confidence;
- To enable pupils to feel confident in building and sustaining positive healthy relationships with their own identity, and in their current and future relationships with family members, peers and the wider world;
- To enable pupils to develop positive mental and physical health and emotional wellbeing;
- To enable pupils to manage risk and make good decisions;
- To enable pupils to make good financial choices, knowing about work and career opportunities as well as setting their own goals and targets
- To develop media literacy and digital resilience;
- To respect and care for their bodies;
- To help pupils understand their sexual feelings and behaviours, so they can lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives;
- To be prepared for puberty and adulthood (including parenthood).
Below is our PSHE Overview which maps our learning outcomes all through King Solomon Academy. A key advantage of being an all-through school is our unique ability to plan for progression of children’s learning as they journey through KSA.
For further information about PSHE at KSA, please see our Personal, Social and Health Education Policy.
PSHE and Assembly Overviews
KSA Secondary PSHE Overview 2025-2026
Year 1
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Meeting and managing our emotions. Taking care of our bodies. Keeping private parts safe and respecting the privacy of others. |
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Knowing my family looks after me. How to spot a good friend and be a good friend. Celebrating what makes us special and different, helping others feel included. |
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Staying safe online. Understanding what money is, choosing where to spend our money. |
All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Religious Education
Year 2
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Emotions including change and loss. How to be resilient when we make a mistake. How our bodies change as we get older. Staying safe around medicines and chemicals. Knowing what to do in an emergency. |
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How to look after our teeth. The difference between surprises and secrets. How to make school happy and inclusive for everyone. The difference between a friend and a stranger. |
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How to stay safe online, including how to spot lies online. Our talents and interests. Why do people have jobs? |
All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Religious Education
Year 3
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Recognising different emotions. How to stay healthy. Staying safe outside the home, including adventures and outdoor activities. |
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What we can do to help our families. Our bodies belong to us. Behaving differently with different people that we meet. The amazing cultures in our class and community. Treating others with kindness and respect. Caring for the world. |
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Healthy online friendships and deciding who to trust online. Deciding when to spend and when to save. Hopes, dreams and aspirations. |
All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Religious Education
Year 4
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The importance of sleep. How to handle our emotions and take control of our wellbeing. Making marvellous mistakes. Germs and how to stay safe from germs. |
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Friendships. Communicating wants and needs. Peer influence and challenging peer pressure. |
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The Equality Act and what it means. Using social media safely. Spotting online fake news and images. Keeping money safe. Exploring jobs and careers. |
All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Religious Education
Year 5
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Looking after our mental health. Understanding what makes us special and unique. Puberty. Smoking and vaping; addiction. Staying safe around a fire. Responding quickly to emergencies. |
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Healthy friendships and conflict resolution. Neurodiversity. Treating others equally; listening to the experiences of others. Exploring stereotypes. |
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Spotting dangers and deciding what to share online. Comparing ourselves to others on social media. Staying safe in group chats. Choosing when to buy something and when to save money. Volunteering in the community. |
All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Religious Education
Year 6
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Understanding change. Staying healthy and regulating our emotions. Puberty. |
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Understanding why some people use drugs and alcohol. Understand how vaccines work. Respecting our heritage and the heritage of others. Expressing our identity. Understanding what is healthy in a romantic relationship. Communicating boundaries and needs clearly. |
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Transition to secondary school. Dreams, skills and aspirations. Friendships and discrimination online. Managing our money. |
All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Religious Education
Secondary
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In Secondary, students cover the following content in an age appropriate way from Years 7-13, using the Life Lessons curriculum and resourcing. The curriculum overview and year group breakdowns can be found below. |
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Families |
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Respectful relationships, including friendships |
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Being safe |
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Online and media |
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Intimate and sexual relationships, including sexual health |
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The law |
Pupils should be made aware of the relevant legal provisions when relevant topics are being taught, including for example:
information sharing (incl. nudes and sexting)
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Mental wellbeing |
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Internet safety and harms |
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Physical health and fitness |
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Healthy eating |
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Drugs, alcohol and tobacco |
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Health and prevention |
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Basic first aid |
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Changing adolescent body |
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Menstruation |
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