Intent
At East Acton, our PSHE curriculum is at the heart of our commitment to developing confident, healthy and responsible individuals. As a Rights Respecting School, we ensure that children understand their rights and responsibilities, promoting dignity, equality and respect for all (Articles 2, 12, 29).

Our curriculum equips pupils with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives now and in the future. It supports children’s mental health and wellbeing, helping them to build resilience, form positive relationships and make informed, safe choices. Through PSHE, pupils develop an understanding of themselves as individuals and as members of a diverse and global society.

We aim to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain by exploring themes such as identity, relationships, health, safety, diversity and economic wellbeing. Our curriculum promotes pupil voice, enabling children to express their views confidently and respectfully (Article 12), while fostering a strong sense of belonging and self-worth.

Implementation
PSHE is delivered through a structured and progressive curriculum, ensuring that knowledge and skills are built upon year by year. Lessons are carefully sequenced and adapted to meet the needs of all learners, providing both support and challenge.

Teaching is discussion-based and inclusive, creating a safe environment where pupils feel confident to share their thoughts, ask questions and reflect on their experiences. Ground rules are established to ensure respectful and sensitive dialogue.

Key areas of learning include:

• Health and wellbeing, including mental health and self-care
• Relationships, including respect, consent and online safety
• Living in the wider world, including diversity, rights and responsibilities

Pupils engage in a range of activities such as discussions, role-play and scenario-based learning, helping them to apply their understanding to real-life situations. Opportunities for pupil voice are embedded throughout, ensuring children are active participants in their learning (Article 12).

The curriculum is enriched through assemblies, themed days and links with wider school initiatives, reinforcing key messages around respect, equality and inclusion (Articles 2, 29).

Impact
Our PSHE curriculum supports pupils to become confident, respectful and responsible members of society. Children develop the knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe, maintain positive relationships and manage their physical and emotional wellbeing (Article 29).

Pupils demonstrate an understanding of diversity and equality, showing respect for others and valuing differences (Article 2). They are able to express their thoughts and opinions clearly, listen to others and engage in meaningful discussion (Article 12).

As pupils progress, they become increasingly independent and resilient, able to make informed decisions and understand their role within their community and the wider world. They leave East Acton equipped with the skills, confidence and understanding needed to navigate life successfully and contribute positively to society.