Our Vision
“Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10)
Through our PSHE and Relationships Education curriculum, we seek to enable every child to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, developing the character, confidence and compassion needed to live life in all its fullness.
At St Luke’s CE Academy, we believe that every child should leave primary school equipped with the knowledge, skills, values and attributes needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. As a Church of England school, our curriculum is underpinned by Christian values, enabling pupils to develop into respectful, resilient, compassionate and responsible citizens who can make a positive contribution to their communities.
Through high-quality Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education and Relationships Education, we aim to nurture children’s emotional wellbeing, build confidence and self-esteem, promote positive relationships and prepare pupils for their future roles and responsibilities in modern Britain.
Our Intent
At St Luke’s CE Academy, our PSHE and Relationships Education curriculum is designed to develop the whole child. We aim to ensure all pupils acquire the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to keep themselves healthy and safe, build and maintain positive relationships, understand and manage their emotions, and become active, informed citizens.
Our curriculum follows the Kapow Primary RSE & PSHE scheme, which is fully aligned with statutory Relationships and Health Education requirements and provides clear progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Learning is organised through the key themes of:
Family and Relationships
Health and Wellbeing
Safety and the Changing Body
Citizenship
Economic Wellbeing
Identity (Upper Key Stage 2)
Children revisit these themes throughout their primary education through a spiral curriculum model, allowing them to build upon previous learning, deepen their understanding and apply their knowledge in increasingly complex situations. This approach enables pupils to develop the confidence, resilience and emotional literacy required to navigate life’s opportunities and challenges successfully.
Implementation
PSHE and Relationships Education are taught through the Kapow Primary scheme of work. Lessons are delivered weekly and follow a carefully sequenced progression model to ensure knowledge and skills build systematically across year groups.
Teachers create an inclusive, safe and supportive environment where children feel confident to explore ideas, ask questions and share opinions respectfully. The curriculum incorporates a wide range of engaging teaching approaches, including:
Discussion and debate
Collaborative group work
Problem-solving activities
Scenario-based learning
Reflection opportunities
Storytelling and video stimuli
Practical and experiential learning
Strong emphasis is placed upon developing pupils’ oracy skills. Children are encouraged to articulate their thoughts clearly, justify opinions, challenge stereotypes respectfully and participate confidently in discussions.
Our inclusive approach
To ensure that all learners achieve success, teachers use adaptive teaching strategies that respond to individual needs while maintaining high expectations for every child. Key vocabulary is explicitly taught and regularly revisited to support understanding and retention, and learning is carefully scaffolded to enable pupils to access and engage with the curriculum successfully. Opportunities for retrieval and review are embedded within lessons to strengthen long-term learning, while resources are thoughtfully selected to reflect diversity, inclusion and the experiences of all pupils. Children with SEND are supported through personalised adaptations and targeted strategies that enable them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, promoting independence, confidence and achievement.
PSHE learning is further enhanced through:
PSHE and RSE learning is enriched through a wide range of experiences that extend beyond the classroom and support pupils’ personal, social and spiritual development. Through collective worship, Christian values education and pupil leadership opportunities, children are encouraged to reflect on their responsibilities, develop their character and contribute positively to the school community. Educational visits, visitors and specialist workshops provide meaningful real-life contexts for learning, while participation in national awareness events helps pupils develop an understanding of important local, national and global issues. Charity initiatives and community activities further promote compassion, service and social responsibility, enabling pupils to live out the school’s Christian values and become active, caring members of society.
In the Early Years Foundation Stage, PSHE is taught through the Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) area of learning. Children develop foundational skills in:
Self-regulation
Building relationships
Managing self
These early experiences provide the foundations for future learning and prepare children for the more structured PSHE curriculum in Key Stage One.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing and formative in nature, enabling teachers to monitor pupils’ understanding and adapt teaching to meet their needs. A range of assessment strategies are used, including discussion, skilled questioning, observations and reflective activities, which provide valuable insight into pupils’ knowledge, skills and attitudes. Teachers also make use of retrieval activities and interactive Kahoot! quizzes to assess understanding, reinforce key learning and identify misconceptions in an engaging and accessible way. The information gathered through these approaches is used to celebrate progress, inform future planning and ensure that all pupils continue to make meaningful progress through the curriculum.
Impact
The impact of our PSHE curriculum is reflected in pupils who are confident, resilient and emotionally literate, with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate life successfully.
By the time they leave St Luke’s CE Academy, pupils will be equipped to build and sustain positive relationships, demonstrate respect and empathy towards others, and make thoughtful decisions that support their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. They will be able to recognise and manage their emotions effectively, respond positively to challenges and setbacks, and understand how to keep themselves safe in a range of situations. Pupils will develop a strong understanding of their rights and responsibilities within society, value and celebrate diversity, and challenge prejudice and discrimination. They will also gain an awareness of economic wellbeing and financial responsibility, preparing them to make informed choices in the future.
Through these experiences, pupils will leave St Luke’s as confident communicators, responsible citizens and compassionate individuals who live out our Christian values and are well prepared to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges of secondary education, modern Britain and life beyond school.
In addition to our wonderful PSHE curriculum, our whole school participated in First Aid training with Mini Medics. We had a great day and learnt lots of vital skills.
Mini medics progression
Reception – Mini Adventures of Freddie (with Ted & friends)
Year 1 - Mini Adventures of Freddie (Practicing in pairs)
Year 2 – Sit, Chop, Chew (introducing how to recognise someone who is choking)
Year 3 – MFA Kids Class (Introduction to First Aid)
Year 4 – MFA Kids Class (Focus on bleeds/bandaging)
Year 5 – MFA Kids Class (Focus on choking)
Year 6 – MFA Kids Class (Introducing the AED and allergic reactions)
