At Captain Cook Primary School, we are committed to providing a comprehensive, age-appropriate, and inclusive PSHE curriculum that supports the well-being and personal development of all our students. Our curriculum aims to help children develop self-awareness, resilience, and emotional literacy, while fostering positive relationships based on respect, empathy, and communication skills.  

Through our PSHE program, children will gain knowledge about mental and physical health, personal responsibility, and the importance of making informed decisions. We also promote British values such as democracy, rule of law and respect for diversity, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of life both in and out of school. The curriculum is delivered through a variety of engaging teaching methods, including discussions, whole-school assemblies, role-playing, and group activities, and is embedded across the whole school community. We work closely with families and the wider community to reinforce key messages, ensuring that children are equipped with the skills and attitudes to live healthy, responsible lives and contribute positively to society. By the time they leave our school, students will have developed the confidence, empathy, and self-regulation needed to navigate the world around them and make meaningful contributions to their communities. 

Our PSHE and Citizenship curriculum is fully in line with the Learning Outcomes and Core Themes provided by the PSHE Association Programme of Study, which is widely used by schools in England and is recommended and referred to by the DfE in all key documentation relating to PSHE provision in schools. Our scheme of work covers all of the required objectives and follows the three core areas of Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World. The scheme of work fulfils the requirements of 2020 Statutory Relationships and Health Education, setting these learning intentions in the context of a broad and balanced PSHE curriculum.  

Behaviour and attitudes to learning are underpinned by values that are taught through PSHE lessons, making it integral to the success of the whole school. PSHE is at the heart of our school ethos, which is reflected within our school rules and values. We believe that PSHE plays a vital part of primary education and as well as discrete focused lessons, it is embedded throughout the education we provide as a school.