PSHE and RSHE
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
At Burlington Infant School we recognise that pupils are living in an ever changing world.
Our school vision is to be the best school we can be, doing the very best we can for every child, working with children who are happy, safe, cared for and nurtured, whilst being supported, challenged and given every opportunity to achieve their potential. Teaching staff are committed to providing a balanced, inclusive curriculum to prepare all pupils for the opportunities and responsibilities within their lives and to be able to make sound, independent, confident choices as they do so.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is interwoven throughout our school and provides essential education to equip children with the skills and knowledge to develop healthy, social interaction, positive, respectful relationships and a greater understanding of the wider world. It motivates our pupils to consider their aspirations for the future in preparation for them working towards economic wellbeing and maintains a focus on supporting physical and mental health whilst developing a sense of well-being.
The teaching of RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education) is encapsulated within PSHE and is designed for every child to be able to recognise and form healthy relationships and know what to do if a relationship does not feel safe or healthy. It enables children to be confident in their choices, allowing them to keep themselves safe and healthy and know how to seek help for themselves or their friends and to experience positive support and strategies for their mental wellbeing.
In September 2020 the Department for Education introduced statutory guidance to teach relationships, sex and health education in schools, following nationwide consultation. The statutory guidance can be found at:
‘The support we have received this year has been above and beyond and I cannot thank my child’s teacher enough for her caring and loving nature with my daughter with her emotional well-being during Reception.’
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