Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (P.S.H.E) Education

Intent

Rooted in the belief that every child is created in the image and likeness of God, at SS. Mary and John’s Catholic Primary Academy, our RSE and PSHE curriculum nurtures the development of the whole person—spiritually, morally, socially, and emotionally. Grounded in Gospel values, Catholic virtues, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, we intend to equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills, vocabulary and moral framework needed to make informed, safe, and loving choices. We teach the content of our curriculum using the broad themes of relationships, the wider world, health and wellbeing and keeping and staying healthy. Through an education that celebrates each child’s intrinsic worth, we prepare our pupils to grow into responsible, compassionate, and resilient members of society, while actively promoting fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance.

Implementation

We deliver a fully integrated, age-appropriate curriculum following statutory DfE guidance alongside the Catholic Diocesan-approved scheme Ten: Ten’s ‘Life to the Full’.

  • Faith & Catholic Social Teaching: RSE and PSHE are taught in close partnership with parents as primary educators, seamlessly interwoven with Religious Education, Collective Worship, and the practical application of Catholic Social Teaching in daily school life.
  • Virtue-Led Progressive Learning: Lessons follow a clear, sequential journey from EYFS to Year 6, using virtues (such as compassion, discernment, kindness and forgiveness) to explore physical and emotional well-being, healthy relationships, personal safety, physical changes, and digital citizenship.
  • Discussion & Moral Growth: We foster a safe, reflective environment where children are encouraged to discuss moral choices, practice empathy, put their faith into action through social justice, and celebrate diversity with dignity and mutual respect.

Impact

Our children develop and grow to be confident, respectful, and self-aware individuals who live out Catholic values and virtues in their daily lives. They demonstrate a strong understanding of personal boundaries, physical safety, online safety and healthy relationships, guided by a well-formed conscience. With emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to serving others for the common good, our pupils are fully prepared to navigate the opportunities and challenges of each phase of education and life in the wider world.

Parents

Ten: Ten – Life to the Full Monthly Resources Parent Newsletter can be found here https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/kfwpHlru1gxKF/