PSHE
INTENT
At Maltby Manor Academy, our PSHE and RSE curriculum is designed to reflect the ethos, vision, and values of our school community, fostering respect, responsibility, and resilience. We aim to equip children with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to navigate the complexities of life in the 21st century with confidence and care.
Our curriculum supports pupils to make informed choices about their health, safety, wellbeing, relationships, and financial matters—both now and in the future—helping them to become confident individuals and active, responsible members of society.
Implementation
We follow the Kapow Primary RSE/PSHE scheme of work, which fully covers the statutory Relationships and Health Education guidance as outlined by the Department for Education, including the non-statutory sex education components. The scheme also addresses broader PSHE learning aligned with the National Curriculum (2014) expectation that schools provide personal, social, health, and economic education.
Through this curriculum, we contribute significantly to pupils’ personal development as outlined in the Ofsted Inspection Framework. It promotes the four fundamental British values—democracy, rule of law, respect and tolerance, and individual liberty—which are vital for preparing children for life in modern Britain.
While the Kapow scheme does not explicitly cover gender identity, the theme of identity runs through all year groups and units. We recognise that gender identity is a sensitive and important issue and follow our school’s own policies and procedures to ensure this area is addressed thoughtfully and inclusively.
High-quality PSHE and RSE teaching is essential to fulfilling our safeguarding responsibilities. In line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, our curriculum includes teaching on safeguarding, online safety, personal boundaries, and consent. These themes are revisited throughout the scheme to prepare pupils for the challenges and responsibilities they will encounter, including understanding how to communicate boundaries and recognise healthy relationships.
Ultimately, our intent is that pupils at Maltby Manor Academy develop the self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and practical skills necessary to thrive both within school and beyond, supporting their overall wellbeing and enabling them to contribute positively to their communities.
impact
The impact of the PSHE and RSE curriculum at Maltby Manor Academy is carefully monitored to ensure it supports pupils’ personal development and equips them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to thrive now and in the future. Staff use a variety of assessment opportunities built into the Kapow Primary scheme to evaluate learning, identify gaps, and plan targeted support to secure progress for all pupils.
Each lesson includes clear assessment guidance, enabling teachers to determine whether pupils have met, exceeded, or not yet met the intended learning objectives. At the end of each unit, pupils complete an assessment quiz consisting of multiple-choice questions that can be used as a pre- and post-unit tool to measure progress and highlight any areas requiring additional focus.
Additionally, the use of Knowledge Catchers provides a visual and reflective tool where pupils record what they know at the start of a unit and revisit this at the end to demonstrate their growing understanding. This approach encourages active reflection on learning and supports both formative and summative assessment practices.
Evidence of pupil learning is gathered through a range of methods, including recorded responses in Seesaw, classroom discussions, role-play activities, and practical tasks, ensuring a rich and diverse evidence base to inform teacher judgments and track progression.
By the end of their primary education, pupils will have met the statutory objectives outlined in the Relationships and Health Education guidance. They will be confident in applying this learning to real-life situations, such as managing friendships, demonstrating resilience, making healthy lifestyle choices, and knowing where and how to seek help and support when needed.
The curriculum’s impact is further seen in pupils’ ability to engage respectfully with others, appreciate diversity, understand online safety, and contribute positively to their school and wider community. Ongoing staff professional development and the use of expert resources support high-quality teaching and ensure the curriculum remains relevant and responsive to pupils’ needs.