PSHE and RSE

RSE and PSHE at Parkside Academy

At Parkside Academy, our RSE and PSHE curriculum helps pupils develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to lead healthy, safe and fulfilling lives. We want every child to understand themselves, build positive relationships and make informed choices as they grow and take their place in the wider community.

We follow the Kapow Primary RSE and PSHE curriculum, with learning that builds progressively from the Early Years to Year 6. Through a range of age-appropriate lessons and activities, pupils explore their health and wellbeing, relationships, the online world, citizenship, growing up, health protection and staying safe. They learn to recognise and manage emotions, develop healthy friendships, make safe choices online and understand their rights and responsibilities.

Our curriculum is enriched through additional opportunities and programmes, including KidSafe, Real Love Rocks, Mini Police and Building My Skills. These help pupils develop resilience, confidence and practical strategies for looking after themselves and others.

Through RSE and PSHE, we aim to help every pupil become a confident, caring and responsible member of the school and wider community.

Please note: Parents and carers may request that their child be withdrawn from some or all of the sex education taught as part of RSE. This does not apply to relationships education, health education or content taught as part of the science curriculum.