Primary Intent
Why do we learn PSHE?
A highly effective Personal, Social, Health and Economic curriculum supports children and young people to stay healthy, safe and prepare them for life and work in modern Britain. When taught effectively, PSHE also ensures that pupils can reach their academic potential.
Ark Globe Academy Primary follows the PSHE Association guidance and advice for schools which provides a means for schools to develop their own PSHE curriculum and to improve the quality of teaching of the range of content covered. The programmes of study covers the breadth of PSHE from all statutory RHE requirements to economic well-being and careers.
The Programmes of Study also provides objectives that reach out across multiple spheres of personal development, supporting Ark Globe Primary to fulfil its obligations in other areas of personal development and the academic curriculum.
Learning opportunities are spread out across three core themes throughout the year:
- Health and Well-Being
- Relationships
- Living in the wider world
What is Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (RSHE)?
Children and young pupils are growing up in an increasingly complex world and they need to know how to stay safe and healthy.
Relationships and Sex Education and Health (RSHE) education is compulsory for all pupils receiving primary and secondary education and guidance outlines the requirements for the teaching of three areas:
- Relationships Education
- Sex Education (optional for Primary pupils)
- Health Education
The teaching of Relationship Education and Health education are compulsory in primary schools. The optional Sex Education element of the guidance is not taught at Ark Globe Academy Primary, and pupils will be taught the necessary objectives once they reach their Secondary phase of education.
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the Sex education element, however as it is not taught at Ark Globe, pupils are not able to be withdrawn from any element of the curriculum.
Within the statutory guidance, there are topics which must be covered in the teaching of RHE:
Relationships Education:
- Families and people who care for me
- Caring friendships
- Respectful Relationships
- Online Relationships
- Being Safe
Health Education:
- Mental Well-Being
- Internet Safety and Harms
- Physical Health and Fitness
- Healthy Eating
- Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
- Health and Prevention
- Basic First Aid
- Changing Adolescent Body
At Ark Globe Academy primary, our RHE lessons are taught within our PSHE curriculum and meet all statutory requirements. For each key stage, RHE objectives are linked to one of the three core themes within the PSHE association framework.
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Reception
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How can I explain my em0tions? |
Who is special to us? |
Why should we look after our health and well-being? |
What do I want to be when I am older? |
How can I be an active learner? |
How can I look after the world? |
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Year 1
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What is the same and different about us? |
Who is special to us?
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What helps us stay healthy? |
What can we do with money? |
Who helps to keep us safe? |
How can we look after each other and the world? |
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Year 2
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What makes a good friend?
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What is bullying? |
What jobs do people do? |
What helps us to stay safe? |
What helps us grow and stay healthy? |
How do we recognise our feelings? |
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Year 3
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How can we be a good friend?
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What keeps us safe? |
What are families like? |
What makes a community? |
Why should we eat well and look after our teeth? |
Why should we keep active and sleep well? |
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Year 4
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What strengths, skills and interests do we have?
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How do we treat each other with respect? |
How can we manage our feelings? |
How will we grow and change? |
How can our choices make a difference to others and the environment? |
How can we manage risk in different places? |
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Year 5
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What makes up a person’s identity? |
What decisions can people make with money? |
How can we help in an accident or emergency? |
How can friends communicate safely? |
How can drugs common to everyday life affect health?
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What jobs would we like? |
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Year 6
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How can we keep healthy as we grow? |
How can the media influence people?
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What will change as we become more independent? How do friendships change as we grow? |
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Furthermore, the Ark Globe Culture Pyramid is referred to in all PSHE lessons. Our PSHE lessons are both discussion-based and activity-based so that our students may practise using habits of discussion to improve their speaking and listening skills as well as how to interact positively with their peers.
Our PSHE curriculum prepares our students for university and to be leaders in their community by:
- Developing young people to be aware of the world around them as well as the key issues that affect our wider community
- Developing young people who are knowledgeable about the challenges and opportunities that being an adolescent in the 21st Century brings
- Developing young people who are confident in expressing their opinions and able to listen and respect the opinions of others
So that students are confident participants in an ever-changing world.
Secondary Intent
As we prepare students for university and to be leaders in their community, we work to promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive PSHE [Personal, Social & Health Education] curriculum. This gives young people the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live safe, healthy and productive lives where they can make informed decisions.
In 2019, The Department for Education announced that it is a statutory requirement that all schools in England and Wales are teaching Relationship and Health Education (RHE) & Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) as a fundamental part of the curriculum.
This comes under our PSHE curriculum which we teach as:
- Weekly lessons at KS3
- Weekly Learning Family Time sessions in KS4 and KS5
- Scenario learning in KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Drop down and enrichment days
- Assemblies
For RSE at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, we also work with a number of external organisations such as:
- Just Like Me
- Life Lessons
- Metropolitan Police
- Brook
- Split Banana
- Voicebox
- Just Let Me Know
- Team Talk Consent
To address topics like:
- Sexual offenses
- LGBT Community
- Sex pressure and risk taking
- Body image
- Masculinity and Health Relationships
- Identifying harmful sexual behaviours
- Sexual Health
- Consent
- Relationships
- Sex for pleasure
- Living independently
Please see our curriculum maps below for each year group.
Reception
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| Being me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Relationships | Changing Me |
All Reception subjects Next Reception Subject - Religious Education
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Being me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Relationships | Changing Me |
All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Religious Education
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Being me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Relationships | Changing Me |
All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Religious Education
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Being me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Relationships | Changing Me |
All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Religious Education
Year 4
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Being me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Relationships | Changing Me |
All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Religious Education
Year 5
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Being me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Relationships | Changing Me |
All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Religious Education
Year 6
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Being me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Dreams and Goals | Healthy Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Relationships | Changing Me |
All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Religious Education
Year 7
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PSHEE Curriculum |
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Theme |
Topics |
Key Questions
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Autumn 1- Identity |
During this half-term we will study a variety of different identities and analyse how they are similar and different from their peers. We will look at multiple identities, changing identities, stereotyping, and a sense of belonging within school and their surroundings. |
How do the roles we play and choices we make shape our identity? How does nationality shape our identity? How can identity change as we grow older? How do others influence our identity? How does it feel to be the “different” one? Is our identity influenced more by our similarities to other people or by our differences? What does it mean to belong? |
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Autumn 2- Community |
During this half-term we will study community issues of belonging. We will look at the groups we belong to, race, racism, religion and attitudes towards newcomers. |
Why do people belong to groups? What do we mean by race? How are people’s lives affected by racism? What action can be taken to address racism? How do people feel about religion? How do people express their religious identity? Why can religious identities create problems for people? How should strangers to a community be treated? |
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Spring 1- Britishness |
During this half-term we will study the British values. We will examine the issues with categorisation and how it affects British identity. |
What is the British stereotype? Why is Britishness a problematic term? What are British values? What does The Cricket Test mean for British identity? How is The Cricket Test limited? How do you connect being British with your own identity? |
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Spring 2- Self-Esteem |
During this half-term we will study self-esteem and the everchanging factors and influences which contribute to one’s formed opinion of how they feel about themselves. We will examine appearance ideals and the role of the media. |
What are appearance ideals? How do they affect people? How is the media good/bad when it comes to people’s self image? How do we affect our own self-image? How does social media impact self-esteem? How can we boost self-esteem? What does good self esteem look like? What might cause negative self esteem? |
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Summer 1- Mental Health and Emotional Well Being |
During this half-term we will study mental health, the teenage brain and emotional well-being. We will gain knowledge on tools to manage emotions and negative thought patterns as well as how to promote emotional well-being within their daily lives and communities. |
How is a teenage brain different? What circumstances or situations create difficult feelings? What are negative thinking patterns? What are the key mental health issues for young people? Explain the factors that affect emotional wellbeing and ways to promote emotional wellbeing. |
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Summer 2- RSE – Friendships and changes to our body. |
During this half-term we will study relationships and sex education. We will study topics such as healthy friendships, puberty and FGM. |
What is a good friend? How do we build healthy relationships? How can we rebuild relationships? What biological changes do teenagers go through? What is FGM?
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Ark Globe Year 8 PHSEE Curriculum |
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Key Questions
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Autumn 1- Political Ideas |
During this term we will study a range of political view points including Conservatism and Liberalism from both British and American points of view. All aspects of the political spectrum will be considered alongside the impact they have had, these will include Capitalism, Communism and Fascism. We will also learn about manifestos and how to interpret them. |
How do political beliefs vary? Who are the main parties in the UK? How do USA beliefs differ from the UK? What is Capitalism? What is Communism? When has fascism been popular and why? What is conservatism? What is liberalism? What topics are included in a Manifesto? |
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Autumn 2- Radicalism |
In this topic we will learn about extremism, what it is and the impact it can have on peoples lives. We will compare legitimate protests with violent and illegal acts as well as how people try to recruit into the extremist groups. We will cover the topics of terrorism, radicalism, grooming and gangs and the impact this can have on society. |
What is extremism? Which are examples of legitimate protest? Explain ways to respond if someone may be being radicalised. Why might someone commit an act of terror? Why do some people choose to join a gang? What methods do extremists use to recruit others online? Where can you get help and who can you to talk to if you are worried?" |
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Spring 1- : Healthy Lifestyles |
In this term we will learn about health from the perspective of physical, social and mental wellbeing. We will discover the impact sleep and diet can have on this wellbeing and how to be your best self. |
What is physical, social and mental wellbeing? What impact does sleep have on health and wellbeing? What constitutes a healthy diet? What role does water play in our body? What strategies can you use to become the best version of yourself? What are the symptoms of an eating disorder? |
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Spring 2- : Substance Misuse |
We will be learning about the risks and concerns of different substances which includes, illegal drugs, smoking, alcohol, vaping and anabolic steroids. |
What are illegal drugs and what are the consequences of taking them? What are the different ways smoking cigarettes affects our bodies? What are the effects alcohol has on the body?" What are the differences between cigarettes and vaping? What are steroids? What are ways to manage risks and various situations? |
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Summer 1- Planning for the future |
In this half term we will be focussing on our aspirations how we achieve them and how to prepare for exams. We will also cover financial planning such as budgeting, savings and credit cards. |
What are aspirations and how do we achieve them? What is SMART target setting? What strategies can you use to succeed in your exams? What are some ways to budget and plan for the future? What is the difference between a savings account and a credit card? What tools do you need to make informed decisions regarding finances? |
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Summer 2- RSE – Healthy Relationships |
In the final term we will be learning about what makes a healthy relationship and what this may look like within friendships, families and romantic relationships. One key area of this will intimacy online. |
What are characteristics of a healthy relationship? Why are we friends with certain people? What are the different types of families and parents that exist? What are healthy ways to manage conflict withing a family? How do you safely navigate relationships online? What is a romantic relationship and how do they form? |
Year 9
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Ark Globe Year 9 PHSEE Curriculum |
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Key Question
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Autumn 1- Emotional Wellbeing |
In this half-term we will be learning about the factors that impact emotional wellbeing and how to manage difficult emotions. One key area will be learning tools to help support positive decision making. |
Identify ways to promote emotional wellbeing and build resilience. Explain a range of positive strategies for managing difficult emotions Evaluate the positive and negative impact of social media on emotional wellbeing. What do we mean by confidence and self-esteem? How do you think that you might be able to actively balance what your brain tends to do, and try to be less biased? What does it mean to have self-confidence? What affects my decision making? |
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Autumn 2- E-Safety |
In this half-term we will be learning about how to take care of our digital self and dealing with online peer pressure. One key area will be healthy online relationships. |
Who can see your social media? Why might cyberbullying be different to other types of bullying? What is a bystander? How does peer pressure happen online? What is self-esteem? What is consent? How can you identity hidden motives of someone contacting you online? How do you report someone online? |
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Spring 1- : Prejudice and Discrimination |
In this half-term we will be learning about how to identify prejudice and different types of discrimination. One key area will be the equality act and human rights. |
What is prejudice? How might someone be prejudice in today’s society? What is a stereotype? How do we eliminate unconscious prejudice? How can we help eliminate discrimination within our community? How has equality evolved over the years? What are human rights? Why are some human rights absolute? |
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Spring 2- : Impact of Substance Misuse |
In this half-term we will be learning about the short- and long-term consequences of substance misuse. We will revisit the laws around substance use and possession. |
What is the law around drinking alcohol and why do people choose to consume it? What are the different drug classes and the consequences for taking/selling them? What are the short and long term effects of smoking, vaping or using steroids? What are the laws around nitrous oxide use and the side effects of consuming the drug? |
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Summer 1- Consent, coercive relationships and grooming |
In this half-term we will be learning about signs to indicate a relationship is harmful and the knowledge needed to safely end the relationship. One key area will be online safety. |
What is the law surrounding consent in the UK? What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship? What is coercion? What are signs that someone might be in a coercive relationship? What is grooming and how can it occur online? What is an abusive relationship and signs that someone may be in one? |
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Summer 2- RSE – Healthy and harmful relationships. |
In this half-term we will be learning about depictions of relationships and sexuality. One key area will be sex, the law and consent. |
How are relationships and sexuality portrayed in media? What changes happen to our bodies through puberty and how can we manage these changes? How can you consent using verbal and non-verbal body language? What qualities do you look for in a potential relationship? Why do people have sex and what is legal? What is pornography and the law? |
KS4/5
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Ark Globe KS4/KS5 PHSE Curriculum |
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Key Question
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Autumn 1- Healthy Vs Harmful Behaviours |
In this half-term students will be learning about the factors that impact emotional wellbeing. Students will differentiate between banter and harmful behaviours. Students will discuss the cost-of-living crisis and how to conduct peaceful protests. |
Identify ways to promote emotional wellbeing and build resilience. Explain a range of positive strategies for managing difficult emotions. What is banter? When does it go too far? What harmful behaviours exist in schools? In the community? What is a peaceful protest? What is the cost-of-living crisis? |
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Autumn 2- Mental Health and Substance Misuse |
In this half-term students will be learning about how to support their own mental health as well as the mental health of others within our community. Students will be focusing on the impacts of alcohol misuse and vaping. |
What is the stigma around mental health? How do we support anti-bullying? What is the law around drinking alcohol and why do people choose to consume it? What are the different drug classes and the consequences for taking/selling them? What are the short- and long-term effects of vaping? |
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Spring 1- : Planning for post 16 |
In this half-term we will be learning about different aspects of post 16 life including positive decision making and risks in society. Students will be able to gain knowledge on first aid, road and rail safety, risks of gambling and next steps after GCSEs. |
What different options exists for post 16 education? What is first aid? What steps can be taken in an emergency? What are the risks of driving? What is rail safety? How do our choices impact or future?
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Spring 2- Community |
In this half-term students will be looking at different parts of a community including gender norms, grief, protected characteristics and an introduction into different types of families and dynamics. |
What is grief and how do people cope with loss? What gender norms exist in society? What are protected characteristics? What are the different types of family? What is a healthy family dynamic? |
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Summer 1- Political Ideas |
During this term students will study a range of political viewpoints including Conservatism and Liberalism. All aspects of the political spectrum will be considered alongside the impact they have had. Students will study radicalisation and human rights. |
How do political beliefs vary? Who are the main parties in the UK? What is Capitalism? What is Communism? When has fascism been popular and why? What is conservatism? What is liberalism? What is radicalisation? What are human rights? |
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Summer 2- RSE |
In this half-term students will be learning about depictions of relationships and sexuality. One key area will be sex, the law and consent. |
How are relationships and sexuality portrayed in media? What changes happen to our bodies through puberty and how can we manage these changes? How can you consent using verbal and non-verbal body language? What qualities do you look for in a potential relationship? Why do people have sex and what is legal? What is pornography and the law? |