Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
At Tranmere Park Primary, we believe that PSHE is a fundamental part of our curriculum; it is designed to engage and captivate our children whilst providing them with skills needed in later life. To ensure that all pupils reach their full potential, their individual needs and abilities are recognised and develop within a caring and supportive environment, in partnership with parents. Our Curriculum makes a significant contribution to pupil’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development. With this our pupils develop the knowledge, skills, understanding and strategies required to live safe, healthy, productive, capable, responsible and balanced lives. It encourages them to be enterprising and supports them in making effective transitions, positive learning and career choices and in achieving economic wellbeing.
Tranmere Park wants parents/carers and pupils to feel assured that RSHE will be delivered at a level appropriate to both the age and development of pupils, and safe to voice opinions and concerns relating to the RSHE provision. To embrace the challenges of creating a happy and successful adult life, pupils need knowledge that will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships and to build their self-efficacy.
RSHE is made up of three interrelated components.
Relationships Education (Statutory)
Relationships Education supports pupils to develop healthy, respectful relationships. This includes learning about:
- Families and people who care for me
- Caring friendships
- Respectful, kind relationships
- Online safety and awareness
- Being safe, including boundaries, consent, and safeguarding in an age-appropriate way
Health and Wellbeing Education (Statutory)
Health Education supports pupils to understand how to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing. This includes:
- General wellbeing
- Wellbeing online
- Physical health and fitness
- Healthy eating
- Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping
- Health protection and prevention
- Personal safety
- Basic first aid
- Developing bodies
RSHE is delivered using the 1 decision programme, which meets statutory Relationships and Health Education requirements, provides a progressive, story-led curriculum and supports curriculum sequencing and progression. The delivery of this curriculum gives our children the understanding, attitudes and decision-making skills required at each stage of primary education. Pupils systematically cover all key outcomes in RSHE, PSHE, British Values, protected characteristics and citizenship - fully equipping them for a successful transition to secondary school.
Teaching is based around 9 areas of learning and build upon knowledge and skills thought out the primary years.
Key topic areas covered by the program include:
- Keeping/Staying Safe
- Keeping/Staying Healthy
- Relationships
- Being Responsible
- Feeling & Emotions
- Computer Safety
- Our World (KS1) – The Working World (KS2)
- A World without Judgment
- Fire Safety (KS1) – First Aid (KS2)
In addition to this RSHE is taught regularly and reinforced through cross-curricular links, including:
- Science (statutory elements)
- Computing (online safety)
- Assemblies and whole-school themes
Our RSE programme helps pupils to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes they need to live confident, healthy, independent lives now and in the future. Our approach to RSE consists of a comprehensive and developmental programme of teaching and learning, which is delivered again through the scheme of 1 Decision. Lessons are tailored to the age and maturity of the children. Pupils are taught about building relationships within KS1 and LKS2, while puberty and conception are taught within UKS2. The topics are as follows:
Year 1 – Begin
In Year 1, children begin to develop an early understanding of positive relationships in everyday life. They explore their ideas about how people show care, kindness and respect at home and at school. Children begin to recognise behaviours that help build positive relationships and those that may upset others. They learn simple ways to treat others kindly and begin to understand how trusted adults can help when they need support with friendships or feelings.
Year 2 – Recognise
In Year 2, children deepen their understanding of positive relationships by exploring emotions and how they influence the way people treat one another. They learn to recognise and name a range of feelings and understand that emotions can be expressed through words and actions. Pupils develop empathy by considering situations from another person’s point of view and why it is important to care about others’ feelings. They also begin to recognise bullying behaviours and explore ways to respond and seek help.
Year 3 – Explore
In Year 3, children broaden their understanding of positive relationships by exploring respect, personal boundaries and how their actions affect others. They learn the importance of caring about other people’s feelings and how empathy supports healthy relationships. Pupils develop their understanding of appropriate and inappropriate touch, personal boundaries & body autonomy. They also learn the correct names for body parts and understand who they can ask for help if they feel worried or uncomfortable.
Year 4 – Learn
In Year 4, children re-establish what they already know about positive relationships before building on this through more complex learning. They revisit behaviours that support healthy relationships and begin to understand how relationships can change as people grow. Pupils explore different types of relationships, including families, and consider how people support one another. They also develop their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships and learn how to ask for help from trusted people.
Year 5 – Identify
In Year 5, children further develop their understanding of relationships by exploring the changes that occur during puberty and how these can affect their bodies, emotions and interactions with others. They learn about the importance of respect, privacy and personal boundaries as they grow. Pupils also revisit a range of relationship topics, reflecting on the views of adults & children beyond the school setting through discussion and activities about respectful & healthy relationships.
Year 6 – Evaluate
In Year 6, children consolidate and extend their understanding of respectful & healthy relationships as they prepare for greater independence. They explore how relationships may change as people grow & recognise behaviours that support positive interactions. Pupils evaluate situations that may affect relationships and develop strategies to respond responsibly & seek support when needed. Where schools choose to deliver sex education, pupils will also learn about human reproduction and how conception occurs.
To support your child, click on the following link for knowledge organisers for each year group – This will support you in your discussions at home and support the use of key vocabulary taught.
https://www.1decision.co.uk/about/curriculum/relationships-growing-and-changing
We wish to build a positive and supporting relationship with the parents and carers of the children in our school through mutual understanding, trust and co-operation. All parents have access to our policy and school gain parents views via open questionnaires to review our policy will enabling them to express their opinions to which we respond.
Parents/carers have the choice to withdraw their children from Sex Education lessons if considered necessary. We would hope that through open and honest communication, in which parents and carers are fully aware of the whole programme and its benefits, no child is withdrawn. However, if parents request for withdrawal this should be put in writing and discussed with the class teacher or Headteacher.
Please come and talk to your child’s class teacher, or Miss Beestin (RSHE Lead) or Mr Armstrong (Thrive Lead), if you have any further questions regarding the content and teaching of RSE.
Across all key stages, pupils will be supported to develop the following skills as appropriate to their age:
- Communication skills
- Forming positive relationships including self-respect as well as respect and empathy for others
- Recognising and assessing potential risks
- Assertiveness and managing conflict and difficult emotions
Therefore, our RSE programme helps pupils to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes they need to live confident, healthy, independent lives now and in the future.
Our long-term plans and parent support guides can be found on the website or alternatively follow the links:
PSHE – Parent Link
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/new-rshe-guidance-what-parents-need-to-know/
1 Decision Parental Support Page –
https://schools.1decision.co.uk/info/family-support/
Embracing PSHE at Tranmere Park Primary School:
Visitors and Performing opportunities:
Visitors and educational visits play an important role in supporting our PSHE curriculum by providing real-life experiences that enrich classroom learning. They enable pupils to engage with experts, community members, and different environments, helping them develop knowledge, skills, and confidence in meaningful contexts.
Through visits and workshops and gaining opportunities from the wider community, pupils can explore topics such as health and wellbeing, relationships, online safety, careers, financial education, citizenship, and personal responsibility. Visitors, including healthcare professionals, emergency services, charities, and local community organisations, offer specialist knowledge and authentic perspectives that make learning relevant and memorable.
The children gain further knowledge through our planned educational visits which also promote personal development by encouraging teamwork, resilience, independence, communication, and problem-solving. They provide opportunities for pupils to practice decision-making, build positive relationships, respect diversity, and develop an understanding of their role within the wider community.
By linking learning to real-world experiences, visitors and visits help pupils develop the knowledge, values, and life skills needed to make informed choices, contribute positively to society, and prepare for future education, employment, and adult life.
Families – A local Author came to read and explain how she had written her own book. She read the story to our Reception children and explained how some families may look different from each other, but we are all the same.
Fire Fire! - Reception learnt more about the roles of different services through their work on people who help us. The local fire service came to visit and the children experienced sitting in the fire engine and asked plenty of questions.
A Morning with Dinosaurs - Our EYFS children had a great time learning all about dinosaurs. During the workshop they hunted for fossils, learnt facts about each one, held dinosaur poo and met two baby dinosaurs.
Animal UK - Our Year 1 and 2 children had an exciting morning meeting lots of unusual animals as part of their English unit based on Meerkat Mail and animal non-chronological reports. The children were incredibly brave and enjoyed meeting and holding a tarantula, snake, meerkat, tortoise and baby skunk!
Harewoood House - Our Year 3 & 4 children visited Harewood House taking part in a wide range of nature activities outside in the beautiful grounds. They learnt about Harewood House’s role during the war time, helping soldier to recovery and they even had a go at practicing their first aid skills by applying bandages and slings to one another.
Our children gain opportunities that they may never have tried before. The children loved the basketball workshop. They have even taken part in road and water safety events where they have learnt about the dangers and risks of their environment and how to stay safe.
Performing Assemblies:
There are plenty of opportunities for the children to perform and develop their speaking and performing skills in front of a larger group. The children are encouraged to share their talents in all areas of learning including our 'performance assemblies'. Every year each class also showcases what they have been learning about during their whole class assembly. This is a lovely experience as we see the children grow in confidence year on year.
Performing assemblies make a valuable contribution to the PSHE curriculum by providing pupils with opportunities to develop confidence, self-esteem, communication skills, and resilience. Through preparing for and participating in performances, pupils learn to express themselves creatively, work collaboratively, and take responsibility for their individual roles within a team.
Our Years 5 & 6 children experienced a song writing workshops with a local band - The Dunwell Brothers. The children show their creativity as they write their own songs, where they then share and perform in a whole school assembly to the rest of the school. The Dunwell Brothers also perform their own songs which everyone to enjoys.
Our children have taken part in a Royal Ballet Dance work shop inspired by Alice in Wonderland. During the workshop the children watched professional dancers bring the story alive. They learnt new dance moves, created their own routines and worked together to perform a dance while working along-side other schools from across the country. This experience was a great way to show the children that ballet can be fun for everyone.
In addition, our weekly assemblies often explore key PSHE themes such as respect, kindness, diversity, inclusion, mental wellbeing, healthy relationships, online safety, and British values. By presenting and discussing these topics in an engaging and age-appropriate way, pupils deepen their understanding of important social and emotional issues while developing empathy and respect for others.
School Council:
Our School Council gives everyone a voice, encouraging all children to share their ideas and concerns, so we all play a part in our school community. Our class representatives have shown great leadership, responsibility, communication, and teamwork skills among council members, supporting improvements to the school environment, resources, and pupil wellbeing through pupil-led initiatives. They have organised fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and community projects that promote social responsibility and citizenship.
Some key features have included:
- Been invited by Picture News to record a short video answering questions about football, teamwork and resilience for a Live Assembly, where their responses were shared with thousands of children across the UK. What a great way for the team to contribute to a wider learning community - encouraging children across the country to reflect on the values of sport.
- Fundraising - The children have been fundraising too and decided to order equipment by using the money made from a sponsored silence. The team ordered various pieces to share across both of our playgrounds for everyone to use at break and lunchtimes. Together they ordered basketballs, footballs, tennis balls, cricket sets, frisbees, dancing ribbons, and throw and catch sets.
- Leeds City Council Youth Summit - School Council members went to the Leeds Civic Hall to attend the Youth Summit, an event which has been held for the last 15 years. During the day the children learnt about all the difficult decisions the council have to make over the year. One of the activities was to inform the council on what activities the children would like to take place in the north west of Leeds in 2027. They represented the school very well and enjoyed the day.
Children in Need!
This week we raised money for Children in Need. As always we supported this event by holding a non-uniform day where our children came to school in non-uniform and/or Pudsey Bear related clothing if they wish. Thank you to all who donated. You raised a fantastic amount – £658.48. This is made up of £393.48 raised by school for our non-uniform day and £265.00 raised by Melody Reed and her Music Box – Inspiring Voices group who performed at the Potting Shed in Guiseley on Sunday afternoon to raise
money.
Anti-Bullying Week
This week we kicked off Anti-Bullying Week by wearing Odd Socks Day. We all celebrated what makes us all unique. As parents and carers we all want our children to be happy and safe, and it is natural to worry about bullying. If you are worried or want further advice or support you can contact Kidscape Parents Advice Line –
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/
Reembrace Day.
Some of our Year 6 children went down to the Cenotaph, down in Guiseley to observe a 2 minute silence for Armistice Day. The children laid a wreath they had made in school.
Christmas Performances – ‘We wowed the World’
Christmas is definitely on it’s way. Our year 3 and 4 children performed their wonderful show called ‘Primary Schools Christmas Musical.’ Our Year 5 and 6 children held their Christmas Carol Concert at St. Oswald’s Church where they warmly invited everyone to join in with the lovely festive service. Children in KS1 did a fantastic performance singing and dancing and to round off our off the concerts EYFS performed ‘Barmy Bethlehem.’
Harvest Festival –TEAM TRANMERE you should feel very proud of yourselves!
What a fantastic response to our Harvest Festival Appeal this year!
We held our Harvest Assembly yesterday morning. Franco who is the manager of The Bradford North Foodbank visited to explained to the children how our donation will be used to help families in our area. They have seen a 35% increase in people needing
their help in the past few months. It is so lovely to see that despite times being that bit harder for everyone at the moment we have still been able to think of others. The volunteers from the Foodbank were absolutely delighted when they saw the size of
our collection and asked us to pass on their sincere thanks. They also asked us to say on behalf of all the families who will benefit from your donations just how grateful they will be. Well done everybody!
Reception went in to Harvest Festival. Throughout the day we talked about how it is celebrated to give thanks for the crops, which have been safely harvested.
We also talked about how Harvest Festivals are often celebrated in church by bringing baskets of food to give thanks to God.
We sang songs, made scarecrows, designed our own fruit baskets, printed with fruit and vegetables and even used the farm to harvest our own crops.
A visit to the Sikh Gurdwara
As part of their RE topic Years 5 and 6 spent an enjoyable morning at the Sikh Gurdwara in Bradford. The children experienced serene prayer hall and listened to the priest reciting from the holy scriptures and this was followed by an informative talk on what it means to be a member of the Sikh religion. As a result our children were able to develop their knowledge of what they already knew from their RE lessons back in school. They also had the chance to practise writing in Punjabi – not an easy task! The children were also offered a delicious snack of chapati and dal – all served by the volunteers. A huge thank you to the Gurdwara for the warm welcome.
Happy Diwali from Reception
As part of our topic on Celebrations this week we celebrated Diwali. We read the story of Rama and Sita, created a Diwali dance, made diva lamps and made Rangoli patterns. We even decorated the home corner for Diwali. Mrs Marshall very kindly come in to help and donated many new artefacts for the children to explore. The children have learnt about different cultures, beginning to understand some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities by drawing on their own experiences and what has been read in class.
RE - Reception - Our Community
