PSHE & RSHE
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You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because you are to be feared; all you do is
strange and wonderful. I know it with all my heart. When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother’s womb, when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there—you saw me before I was born. "
(Psalms 139: 13-18)
Headteacher’s Statement on RSHE/PSHE
At St. William’s Catholic Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can grow and flourish. Central to this is our Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, which helps children develop the knowledge, skills, and values they need to lead healthy, respectful, and fulfilling lives.
As a Catholic school, our approach to RSHE is rooted in the teachings of the Church and guided by our mission to support the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of each child. We use the 'A Journey in Love' programme to teach Catholic values around relationships, human dignity, and personal growth. This is complemented by the SCARF programme to ensure children also learn essential PSHE skills, including emotional wellbeing, safety, and respect for others.
Our RSHE and PSHE teaching:
- Is age-appropriate, inclusive, and sensitive, reflecting both Catholic teaching and statutory guidance.
- Helps children understand how to build healthy relationships, show respect, and care for themselves and others.
- Supports children to make safe and informed choices as they grow.
Parents and carers play a vital role in their children’s education, and we encourage open communication. Under statutory guidance, parents have the right to withdraw their child from aspects of sex education that fall outside the National Curriculum science programme. We are always happy to discuss the curriculum content and answer any questions.
RSHE and PSHE at St. William’s Catholic Primary School are taught with care, respect, and love, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported on their journey of personal growth and faith.
Mrs. E Ellis
Our Curriculum
At St William’s Catholic Primary School, our curriculum stems from our Mission Statement:
‘By following Jesus’ example, standing side by side, we will nurture each other to fulfil our hopes and dreams’.
We are passionate about helping every child to fulfil their potential and become an all-round versatile citizen with the skills needed to succeed in life. We design our curriculum to ensure it is fully inclusive of every child and that it addresses each aspect of how a child develops, progresses and grows both academically and emotionally. We recognise that we live in a rapidly changing digital world and at St William’s we want to enable our children to not just learn WHAT to think, but HOW to think by developing intellectual learning behaviours. ‘Thinking’ is at the heart of our curriculum because our intent is to future proof our children so they become independent and resilient citizens.
PSHE In Action
'A Journey in Love' in Action
