PSHE : curriculum intent
At Marshland, we follow the 1decision PSHE curriculum from EYFS to Year 6, ensuring that every child develops the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive both in school and beyond. Through interactive lessons, real-life scenarios, and age-appropriate resources, children are supported to make positive choices and build resilience.
The curriculum is built around three core themes:
- Health and Wellbeing – developing confidence, self-care, safety awareness, and strategies to support both physical and emotional health.
- Relationships – exploring friendships, families, teamwork, respect, and how to build safe and positive connections.
- Living in the Wider World – understanding rights and responsibilities, celebrating diversity, and preparing for life in modern Britain.
As part of PSHE, we also teach Relationships and Sex Education (RSE). This is delivered in a sensitive, age-appropriate way, helping children to understand healthy relationships, respect for themselves and others, and the changes they will experience as they grow. Our RSE programme supports pupils to develop confidence and responsibility while ensuring families are fully informed and involved.
This whole-school approach equips children with essential life skills, helping them to grow as confident, respectful, and responsible members of the community.
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