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.
Long term plan
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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They are helpful and kind.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They tell jokes and help us learn.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I really enjoy playing for the school football team.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“English because I love writing stories and poems.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“We will look after you and help you.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They make me feel safe.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Be yourself. It’s a great school and you’ll fit in.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“Everything. I enjoy every single second of school.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“Maths because I love numbers and adding.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall.”