'How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity.'  Psalm 133:1

Intent

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

By the end of the EYFS, the children will play cooperatively, taking turns with others. They will take account of one another’s ideas about how to organise their activity. They will show sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings, and form positive relationships with adults and other children. Children will be confident to try new activities and will say why they like some activities more than others. They will be confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. Pupils will say when they do or don’t need help. The children will talk about how they and others’ share their feelings, be able to talk about their own and others’ behaviour and its consequences, and know that some behaviour is unacceptable. They will be able to work as part of a group or a class, and understand and follow the rules. Pupils will be able to adjust their behaviour to different situations, and make changes to routine in their stride.

Key Stage 1 (KS1)

By the end of KS1 the children will be able to talk about the importance of caring friendships and how respectful relationships avoid bullying. They will know how people go about making friends and the characteristics of good friends. Pupils will understand how important friends are in making us feel happy and secure. They will understand what tolerance and respect means and know the conventions of courtesy and manners. Pupils will know that there is a normal range of emotions that all humans experience in relation to different experiences and situations and know it is important to talk about your emotions. They will know why it is important to have rules. Pupils will know how to stay safe outdoors and in the home. They will know the importance of washing their hands in the prevention of viruses and germs spreading and the importance of brushing their teeth and the benefits of good oral hygiene. They will know the dangers of the sun and how to stay safe in it. Pupils will understand what exercise is and the benefits it has. They will know what makes a healthy diet. Pupils will know what medicines are, why we use them and how to stay safe around them. Pupils will know what money is, how to look after it and why we need it. They will learn the difference between wants and needs for buying things and how to save money.

Pupils will be able to identify similarities and differences between boys and girls and use correct terminology for body parts. They will understand that people have choices regarding their decisions. Pupils will know the stages of growth from birth to adulthood.

Key Stage 2 (KS2)

By the end of KS2 the children will have a good understanding of the importance of respecting others, irrespective of their differences, life choices and beliefs. They will know about the different types of bullying (including cyberbullying), the impact of bullying, responsibilities of bystanders and how to get help. Pupils will know what a stereotype is, and how stereotypes can be unfair, negative or destructive. They will know the importance of permission-seeking and giving in relationships with friends, peers and adults.

Pupils will know the importance of caring friendships and how important friendships are in making us feel happy and secure. They will understand that healthy friendships are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded. Pupils will learn that most friendships have ups and downs, and that these can often be worked through so that the friendship is repaired or even strengthened, and that resorting to violence is never right. Pupils will know how to recognise who to trust and who not to trust, how to judge when a friendship is making them feel unhappy or uncomfortable and managing conflict and situations.

Pupils will learn about online relationships and that people sometimes behave differently online, including by pretending to be someone they are not. They will know that the same principles apply to online relationships as to face-to-face relationships. Pupils will know the rules and principles for keeping safe online, how to recognise risks, harmful content and contact, and how to report them. They will know how to critically consider their online friendships and sources of information, including awareness of the risks associated with people they have never met. Pupils will know how information and data is shared and used online.

Pupils will know what sorts of boundaries are appropriate in friendships with peers and others (including in a digital context). They will understand the concept of privacy and the implications of it for both children and adults. Pupils will know that each person’s body belongs to them, and the differences between appropriate and inappropriate or unsafe physical, and other, contact. They will know how to respond safely and appropriately to adults they may encounter (including online) whom they do not know and how to recognise and report feelings of being unsafe or feeling bad about any adult. Pupils will know how to ask for advice or help for themselves or others, and to keep trying until they are heard. They will know how to report concerns or abuse and where to get advice.

Pupils will know about the benefits of rationing time spent online, the risks of excessive time spent on electronic devices and the impact of positive and negative content online on their own and others’ mental and physical wellbeing. They will know how to consider the effect of their online actions on others and know how to recognise and display respectful behaviour online and the importance of keeping personal information private. Pupils will know why social media, some computer games and online gaming, are age restricted and what these ages are. Pupils will know that the internet can be a negative place where online abuse, trolling, bullying and harassment can take place, which can have a negative impact on mental health. Pupils will know how to be a discerning consumer of information online, including understanding that information, including that from search engines, is ranked, selected and targeted. They will know where and how to report concerns and get support with issues online.

Pupils will know that mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health. They will know how to recognise and talk about their emotions, including having a varied vocabulary of words to use when talking about their own and others’ feelings. Pupils will know how to judge whether what they are feeling and how they are behaving is appropriate and proportionate. Pupils will be able to discuss the benefits of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation, voluntary and service-based activity on mental wellbeing and happiness. They will have learnt simple self-care techniques, including the importance of rest, time spent with friends and family and the benefits of hobbies and interests. Pupils will know that isolation and loneliness can affect children and that it is very important for children to discuss their feelings with an adult and seek support. They will know that bullying (including cyberbullying) has a negative and often lasting impact on mental wellbeing. Pupils will know where and how to seek support and whom in school they should speak to if they are worried about their own or someone else’s mental wellbeing or ability to control their emotions. They will know it is common for people to experience mental ill health and that for many people who do, the problems can be resolved if the right support is made available, especially if accessed early enough.

Pupils will know the characteristics and mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle and the importance of building regular exercise into daily and weekly routines. Pupils will know the risks associated with an inactive lifestyle (including obesity). They will know how and when to seek support if they are worried about their health.

Pupils will know what constitutes a healthy diet and an understanding of calories and other nutritional content. They will know the principles of planning and preparing a range of healthy meals. Pupils will know the characteristics of a poor diet and risks associated with unhealthy eating, including obesity and tooth decay, and other behaviours.

Pupils will know the facts about legal and illegal harmful substances and associated risks, including smoking, alcohol use and drug-taking. Pupils will know how to make a clear and efficient call to emergency services. They will know how to perform basic first aid and deal with common injuries.

Pupils will know how to recognise early signs of physical illness, such as weight loss, or unexplained changes to the body. They will know the importance of sufficient good quality sleep for good health and that a lack of sleep can affect weight, mood and ability to learn. Pupils will know the facts and science relating to allergies, immunisation and vaccination.

Pupils will learn that families are important for children growing up because they can give love, security and stability. They will know the main characteristics of a healthy family life, including commitment, protection, stability and care and that this is bonding through spending time together and sharing each other’s lives.  Pupils will know that families sometimes look different from their family, but that they should respect those differences and know that other children’s families are also characterised by love and care.  They will know that marriage represents a formal and legally recognised commitment of two people, which is intended to be lifelong. Pupils will know how to recognise if family relationships are making them feel unhappy or unsafe, and how to seek help or advice from others if needed.

Pupils will be able to understand their rights and responsibilities in RCFS and understand how laws are made. They will know what British Values are and understand the meaning of Democracy, Rule of Law and of Tolerance and Respect as British Values. Pupils will know what Radicalisation means and will understand extremism. They will understand how being Radicalised goes against British Values. Pupils will be able to talk about different ways to save, spend and budget money as well as the risks of having financial debt. They should have an understanding of what is deducted from earnings and why.  Pupils will know and understand what a gang is and why young people join gangs. They will know how gangs can be identified and why some people may choose to be part of a gang. Pupils will understand the term Young Offender and know the implications of being one.

Pupils will know the human life cycle and that babies grow in the womb and how they get their food. They will know how to keep their body safe and judge what kind of physical contact is acceptable/unacceptable. Pupils will know key facts about puberty and the changing adolescent body, including physical and emotional changes. They will know about menstrual wellbeing, including the key facts about the menstrual cycle. Pupils will understand that there are different adult relationships. They will know about human reproduction and understand how babies are made.

Implementation

In KS1 and KS2 we deliver our RE, RSE, HE, including PH&MW and PSHE Curriculum continuously on a weekly basis throughout the whole year. The curriculum delivered is based on the Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education guidance (published by the Department for Education published in April 2019) and other aspects of PSHE that are deemed unique to the children at RCFS. Every third week of a new term, the whole school focuses on a bullying objective linked to the Respectful Relationships aspect of the curriculum. In the Foundation Stage, PSED is a Prime Area of learning and, therefore, opportunities to develop these skills are consciously woven daily into the child’s whole learning experience. In addition to this, carpet sessions are delivered which address key learning points from the curriculum.

The details of where all the aspects of the RE, RSE, HE, including PH&MW and PSHE Curriculum are taught, can be seen in the table below. Each year group also has a Curriculum Map which shows what topic(s) are studied in each half-term. RCFS have written a comprehensive SOW detailing lesson plans and objectives to be taught weekly. The red learning areas form our RSE programme, which runs all the way through from Year 1 to Year 6.

Teachers will use a variety of learning styles to ensure all children have access to the curriculum.​ Teachers strive to meet the needs of all individual learners in their teaching of RE, RSE, HE, including PH&MW and PSHE. This may include, for example, lessons that do not require pupils to record in writing, the use of mixed ability pairings or repetition of explanations. Alternative and additional provision is made for pupils, some of whom may have SEND, where necessary.  This may include, for example, accessing social communication groups for those pupils who have difficulties in this area or bespoke RSE sessions for pupils in Years 5 and 6 who have developmental delay.  In some cases, pupils with more complex needs, including those with EHCPs, will access additional sessions as part of their half-term timetables.  It is recognised that, for some of our more vulnerable pupils with SEND, many aspects of this curriculum should be prioritised in order to promote mental health and safety. 

(Please see our SEND/Equality Statement of Intent/Implementation for more information on ways in which we seek to ensure that all pupils have opportunities to succeed across all curriculum areas).  ​