At Deanery, our PSHE curriculum is designed to support children’s development through activities and learning that promotes personal growth, helping children to become flourish through making informed choices. We strive to build confident, respectful and responsible individuals who can navigate life’s challenges with integrity. Through a safe, open and inclusive learning environment, pupils engage in learning that builds wisdom exploring their identity, relationships, health and wellbeing and their place in the wider world.

As thoughtful citizens, pupils learn the key building blocks of healthy, respectful relationships—focusing on family, friendships and interactions in all contexts including online. They are taught to recognise and manage risks, make safe decisions and understand the importance of physical and mental health.

Our curriculum promotes open discussion and debate, role play and drama, active listening and empathy with clear oracy opportunities woven throughout. Pupils are encouraged to express their views, consider others’ perspectives and reflect on how their actions influence themselves and others. Alongside this, key vocabulary teaching supports pupils in developing the language they need to articulate emotions, discuss complex ideas and engage meaningfully with others. Through these learning opportunities, we enable children to build resilience, self-awareness and a growing sense of self-worth.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, PSHE is taught through play, routines and meaningful interactions. Children begin to understand emotions, relationships and personal safety within an environment that encourages independence and exploration. The Characteristics of Effective Learning underpin our EYFS provision, helping children develop the skills they need to progress socially and emotionally.

Our curriculum overview outlines the progression of PSHE themes and skills from EYFS to Year 6 ensuring pupils build on their understanding year by year. Strong links to the community enrich learning further, helping pupils see how their actions contribute to the wellbeing of others and how they can make a positive difference beyond the classroom.

PSHE at Deanery is more than personal development—it is about growing with purpose, compassion and integrity. It provides meaningful spirituality links offering opportunities for reflection, helping pupils explore their values, beliefs and sense of identity and empowering them to consider how they can contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.