At Our Lady of Lourdes School we recognise that all our children are unique individuals. We believe that a PSHE curriculum should help to develop the attributes and qualities our children need to thrive as individuals in society. Through PSHE, we also develop the Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural development of our children. Our PSHE curriculum develops skills that we hope will enable them to 'live life to the full'.

We ensure PSHE is relevant by linking activities to pupils’ interests, establishing real contexts for their learning, and building upon their knowledge and skills in other subjects.  

We give children the opportunity to talk about their ideas and value their contributions. 

We teach the children the knowledge and skills needed so they can evolve their Personal, Social, Health and Emotional development in line with their age.  We teach emotional literacy and develop the vocabulary they need to be able to speak about their own personal, social. emotional and mental health.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Intent Statement

A rich RSE curriculum builds upon the prior experiences of our children and their curiosity about the world around them. Through our RSE curriculum, we want our children to develop the skills to make and maintain positive relationships with others. Additionally, we want them to learn and appreciate the wonder of human growth, change and reproduction. Through our RSE curriculum, we aim to develop in our children high self-esteem and instil respect for themselves and others. Underpinning our curriculum is the knowledge of God’s great love for us and our own uniqueness.