PSHE
At Epsom Primary and Nursery School, we place great importance on Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. Through a broad and carefully planned curriculum, children gain the knowledge, skills, and values they need to grow into confident, healthy, and responsible young people.
Our Curriculum
PSHE is taught progressively across all year groups, with themes revisited and deepened as children mature. Each year, pupils explore:
- Self-regulation – learning strategies to manage feelings, behaviour, and transitions
- Citizenship – understanding rights, responsibilities, and participation in society
- Economic Wellbeing – developing financial awareness and aspirations for the future
- Health and Wellbeing – learning how to stay physically and mentally healthy
- Families and Relationships – exploring friendships, respect, diversity, and equality
- Safety and the Changing Body – safeguarding education, including online safety, growing up, and recognising safe and unsafe situations
This spiral structure ensures pupils build on their prior knowledge, applying their learning in real-life contexts and developing resilience, empathy, and independence.
Government Guidance and Statutory Requirements
Our PSHE curriculum is designed to meet the most recent government requirements. Since September 2020, Relationships Education and Health Education have been statutory for primary schools. This ensures that pupils are taught about healthy relationships, mental health, and how to keep themselves safe. We regularly review and update our provision in line with Department for Education guidance to reflect current priorities and expectations.
Safeguarding Through PSHE
Safeguarding underpins everything we do in PSHE. Children are taught in an age-appropriate way how to:
- Recognise unsafe or worrying situations
- Understand personal boundaries and the concept of consent
- Stay safe online and when using technology
- Identify trusted adults and know how to seek help
By embedding safeguarding into PSHE, we help children develop the confidence, awareness, and strategies they need to make safe and informed choices in an ever-changing world.
PSHE Curriculum Overview 25-26
