Personal, Social and Health Education
Our Whole School PSHE Overview
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) at Drighlington Primary School
At Drighlington Primary, we believe that PSHE is at the heart of helping children to grow into happy, confident and responsible individuals. It is not taught in isolation, but as part of a whole-school approach that supports children’s personal development alongside their academic learning.
Through PSHE, children learn about themselves, their relationships and the wider world. We help them to develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to make positive choices, build strong relationships and understand their role within their community.
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – John Dew
Some of our Y5 children shared a 'Madhatter's Tea Party' with some of the residents from Owlette Hall.
We love our community!
What does PSHE look like in our school?
PSHE is taught through a range of engaging lessons and everyday experiences. Children are given regular opportunities to talk, reflect and learn together in a safe and supportive environment.
We use the 1Decision scheme to explore real-life situations and help children understand how to make positive choices. Through videos and discussion, children consider different scenarios, think about consequences and learn how to respond to challenges they may face.
As children move through school, they take part in class discussions, circle time and whole-class talk, where they learn how to listen respectfully, share their ideas and solve problems together. Each lesson builds on prior learning, with opportunities for retrieval and revisiting key themes, helping children to develop a deeper understanding over time.
PSHE is also explored through assemblies, including our weekly use of Picture News, where children discuss current events in a child-friendly way. This helps them to understand British Values and protected characteristics in real-life contexts.
Online safety posters from our Internet Safety Day.
We understand the importance of staying safe online at Drighlington Primary School.
Learning for life
PSHE at Drighlington prepares children for life beyond school. They learn about:
- Healthy lifestyles and wellbeing
- Friendships and relationships
- Safety, including online safety
- Making responsible choices
- Understanding money and the world of work
We also teach Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in an age-appropriate and sensitive way. We work closely with parents to ensure they understand what is being taught and feel supported.
Children benefit from working with a range of visitors and professionals, including school nurses, police liaison officers and other specialists, helping them to understand real-life issues and stay safe.
An example of work completed about positive and happy relationships.
We teach relationship education throughout school to promote and maintain healthy and positive relationships for our children now and throughout their lives.
Pupil voice and responsibility
We believe it is important for children to have a voice and feel part of their school community. Pupils take part in School Council, where they help to lead projects and make decisions that impact school life.
Children are encouraged to develop independence, take responsibility and understand how their actions affect others. Through this, they begin to see themselves as active and positive members of society.
Drighlington Primary School
School Council
Our school council have a valued voice at Drighlington Primary and are an active part in making decisions about our school.
Our School Council work hard to ensure our school is a safe and happy environment for all.
How we support every child
We support children to develop emotionally and socially from the very start of their school journey. In Early Years, children take part in small group discussions, while older pupils build on this through structured class discussions and reflection.
Children are encouraged to:
- Express their thoughts and feelings
- Show empathy and respect for others
- Develop resilience and confidence
- Solve problems and make informed choices
'Be Yourself, Be Different! Be the best YOU possible!'
We teach our children that everyone is unique and everyone is special.
We promote positive attitudes towards being your true self.
Our aim
We want every child to:
- Feel safe, happy and supported
- Develop confidence and independence
- Build positive relationships
- Understand how to make good choices
- Be prepared for life beyond primary school
How you can help your child at home
Partnerships with parents and carers is an important part of Drighlington Primary School. Working closely with parents enables us to ensure parents feel confident that their child is safe, well looked and is receiving a high quality education during their school hours. The links below offer a range of resources that may also be useful to families.
Our Relationships and Health Education summary leaflet
Kidsmart, learn about the internet and being a SMART surfer; plus lots of good sites for children.
Places to visit
Eureka, National Children's Museum, Halifax https://www.eureka.org.uk/
Further support and useful weblinks
Early Years Development Matters
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum
CBBC's stay safe on line.Test your internet safety knowledge with Hacker, listen to some Stay Safe songs with Helen Skelton, News Kids On the Block and Bobby Lockwood and get some tips from the Horrible Histories gang.
Well-Being Resources - Resources to aid positive mental and physical well-being.
Safety Net Kids, all things to do with keeping safe.
E-Safety, Tablets and Apps, tips and links to child friendly apps.
Anti-bullying network, links to many sites to support anti-bullying.
Stop bullying, Child-friendly, US site with tools to learn about bullying and how to prevent it.
