“Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow.”

Jawaharlal Nehru

PSHE and RSE at Bitterne Church of England Primary

At Bitterne Church of England Primary School, we believe every child can become a successful

At Bitterne Church of England Primary School, we believe every child should leave us with the knowledge, confidence and values to thrive in modern life. Through PSHE, including Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), children learn how to stay healthy, build positive relationships, keep themselves safe and make informed choices.

Guided by our Christian vision and values of hope, courage and creativity, our curriculum helps children develop resilience, empathy and respect for themselves and others.

We want every child to leave Bitterne Church of England Primary School as a kind, respectful and confident young person who values themselves, cares for others and is well prepared for the opportunities and responsibilities of modern life.

PSHE in Action

 Through discussion, stories, practical experiences and reflection, children develop the confidence to understand themselves, respect others and make positive choices.

The Story Project

We use carefully chosen high-quality children's books as the starting point for learning. Stories help children explore important themes in an age-appropriate way, encouraging discussion, empathy and reflection.

Keeping Children Safe

Children learn how to:

• stay safe online
• recognise trusted adults
• understand consent and personal boundaries
• look after their physical and mental wellbeing
• know where to seek help if they are worried

Relationships and Sex Education

Relationships and Sex Education is taught in an age-appropriate and sensitive way. Lessons help children understand healthy relationships, respect, personal safety, growing up and how to seek help if they are worried.

Our curriculum has been developed in partnership with parents and our local church and meets all statutory requirements.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the non-statutory sex education elements taught in Year 6. Please contact the school if you would like further information.

How Parents can Help

Talk regularly with your child about their day, encourage them to share their feelings, read together and discuss the themes in stories. Helping children solve problems, show kindness and respect others supports the learning that takes place in school. 

PSHE  and RSE Curriculum Overview

Year R

The Jar of Happiness  Emotions Friendship Happy Helpful Loss Love Physical Activity Sad	Here We Are  Body Environment Tidy World	Oliver’s Vegetables Exercise Healthy Plants Water	Luna Loves Library Day  Family Goodbye Listening Love Manners Parental Separation Sharing	Barbara Throws a Wobbler Anger Calm Friendship Kind Hands Tantrums	The New Small Person Friendship Pregnancy Sharing Siblings Unsafe

Year 1

Peace at Last  Consent Fidgety Permission-Seeking Saying 'No' Sleep Tired	Look Up  Devices Perseverance Road Safety Strengths	My Big Fantastic Family Change Family Love New Beginnings Separation	Morris the Mankiest Monster  Germs Healthy Hygiene Teeth Brushing	Angry Arthur Anger Emotions Environment Reaction Relax	The Friendship Bench Friendship Moving Away New Beginning Resilience Starting School

Year 2

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes  Perfectionism Perseverance Pressure Self-Belief	Chicken Clicking  Online Safety Risk Value	The Girl at the Front of the Class  Needs Refugee Respect Rights Trust	Ravi’s Roar  Anger Calm Difference Emotions Fair Reflection Respect	Aliens Love Underpants Body Parts Pants Safeguarding Secrets Touch	Grandad's Camper Change Family Grief LGBTQ+ Loss Love

Year 3

On a Magical Do Nothing Day  Addiction Balanced Lifestyle Disappointment Environment Family Mental Wellbeing Nature Split Parenting Video Games	It’s a No Money Day Empathy Financial Knowledge Food Banks Money Poverty	The Hundred Dresses Bullying Bystander Creative Friendship	Ruby’s Worry  Anxiety Being Safe Family Health and Prevention Mental Wellbeing	Faruq and the Wiri Wiri Balanced Lifestyle Careers Cuisine Cultural Heritage Healthy Eating Pressure	Ossiri and The Bala Mengro Community Feedback Growth Mindset Music

Year 4

This Moose Belongs to Me  Friendship Law Nature	The Grand Hotel of Feelings  Emotional Management Emotional Regulation Emotions Feelings Puberty	The Tunnel Adventure Curiosity Family Peer Pressure Siblings	Penguin Pig  Cyberbullying Data Sharing Internet Safety Neglect Online Safety phishing Scam	The Proudest Blue  Bullying Cultural Heritage Diversity Mental Wellbeing Religion	Mama Miti Language Nature Research Respect Sun Safety

Year 5

The Colour Thief  Depression Medication Mental Health Mental Illness Therapy	Ada’s Violin  Environment Goals Gratitude Self-Esteem	Celebrating Weddings Cultural Celebrations Hindu Wedding Homophobia LGBTQ+ Same-sex Marriage	The Boy Who Grew Flowers  Body Image Bullying Physical Disabilities Self-Esteem	Pizza Face Puberty Relationships Friendship Wellbeing	Mum and Dad Glue Affirmation Divorce Separation

Year 6

Aaron Slater, Illustrator  Dyslexia Perseverance SEND	Mary Earps  Careers Equality Exercise Sport	Marcus Rashford  Activism Online Online Safety Racism	Sunny Side Up  Alcohol Consent Control Drugs Peer Pressure Vaping Water	Finding My Voice Careers Goals Secondary School Transition	Making a Baby Birth Pregnancy Sex

Keeping Children Safe

Children learn how to:

• stay safe online
• recognise trusted adults
• understand consent and personal boundaries
• look after their physical and mental wellbeing
• know where to seek help if they are worried

Relationships and Sex Education

Relationships and Sex Education is taught in an age-appropriate and sensitive way. Lessons help children understand healthy relationships, respect, personal safety, growing up and how to seek help if they are worried.

Our curriculum has been developed in partnership with parents and our local church and meets all statutory requirements.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the non-statutory sex education elements taught in Year 6. Please contact the school if you would like further information.

How Parents can Help

Talk regularly with your child about their day, encourage them to share their feelings, read together and discuss the themes in stories. Helping children solve problems, show kindness and respect others supports the learning that takes place in school.