The PSHE lead at St. Paul’s is Mrs L Briggs.

At St. Pauls, we believe that PSHE plays a vital part of our pupils’ education and personal development. It equips pupils with the knowledge, skills, and emotional literacy they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. By embedding PSHE into the curriculum from an early age, we help foster resilience, empathy, self-awareness, and respect for others—laying the foundation for positive mental health and responsible citizenship. It also provides a safe space to discuss sensitive issues such as relationships, online safety, and wellbeing, ensuring our pupils are informed, confident, and prepared for the challenges they may face both in and out of school. Through high-quality PSHE teaching, we not only support academic achievement but also nurture happy, healthy, and respectful young people.

To be good learners in PSHE our children set an example in:

· Speech by learning the importance of respectful, kind, and thoughtful communication. Through discussions, role-play, and real-life scenarios, pupils learn how their words can impact others, both positively and negatively. Pupils are encouraged to express their feelings clearly and respectfully, listen actively to others, and resolve conflicts calmly. PSHE also promotes values like empathy, tolerance, and honesty, which naturally influence how our pupils speak to and about others. As a result, they develop the confidence and emotional intelligence to communicate in a way that sets a positive example for their peers and contributes to a respectful and inclusive school environment.

· Conduct by learning about the values, behaviours, and social skills needed to make positive choices. Through structured lessons, pupils learn about respect, responsibility, fairness, and empathy—essential qualities that shape how they behave towards others. Pupils explore topics such as right and wrong, managing emotions, dealing with peer pressure, and understanding consequences, which helps them reflect on their actions and consider how to behave appropriately in different situations. By encouraging self-awareness and promoting a strong moral framework, PSHE helps pupils take responsibility for their own behaviour. It also reinforces the importance of being a role model—showing kindness, helping others, following rules, and standing up for what is right. In turn, this supports a positive school culture where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to lead by example.

· Love by learning about kindness, empathy, compassion, and healthy relationships. While the concept of “love” is approached in an age-appropriate way, pupils learn to understand love as showing care and respect for others—

whether it’s in friendships, family relationships, or within their wider community. Through discussions, stories, and role-play, pupils explore how to express love and care through positive actions like sharing, helping, listening, and including others. They also learn about the importance of self-love—building confidence, setting boundaries, and taking care of their wellbeing. These lessons help our pupils appreciate differences, treat others with dignity, and value themselves and those around them. By developing these emotional and social skills, PSHE enables pupils to set a positive example in how they show love—not just in words, but through consistent, kind, and respectful behaviour.

· Faith by fostering respect, understanding, and openness towards different beliefs, cultures, and values. At St. Paul’s, our PSHE curriculum complements our RE curriculum by promoting shared values such as respect, tolerance, empathy, and integrity, which are at the heart of many faiths. Pupils learn the importance of respecting others’ beliefs and being proud of their own, while also understanding that people may live according to different values. Through discussions and reflection, PSHE encourages pupils to think about what faith means to them personally—whether it’s linked to religion, moral beliefs, or a sense of purpose. They are taught to treat others with fairness and dignity, regardless of background or belief. By nurturing these attitudes, our pupils learn to show kindness, to stand up against discrimination, and to live out values that reflect strong moral character. This helps create an inclusive environment where faith, in all its forms, is recognised and respected.