Personal Development
At Newall Green Primary School, we are committed to developing confident, healthy, respectful and responsible young people who are prepared for life beyond primary school. Our Personal Development curriculum is delivered through PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education), Relationships Education, Health Education and our Rights Respecting ethos. It is designed to support every child to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Our Aims
We aim to help children:
- keep themselves physically healthy
- understand and manage their mental health and wellbeing
- build positive, healthy and respectful relationships
- become resilient, responsible and confident individuals
- develop high aspirations for their future
- contribute positively to their school and wider community.
What Children Learn
Our curriculum is taught through weekly PSHE lessons from Nursery to Year 6 and covers five key areas:
Relationships
Children learn about:
- healthy friendships and family relationships
- respect, kindness and inclusion
- recognising bullying and how to seek help
- online relationships and internet safety
- growing up, puberty and keeping themselves safe.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Children develop:
- emotional awareness and resilience
- strategies for managing feelings
- positive self-esteem
- coping skills
- knowledge of where to seek help and support when needed.
Keeping Safe
Pupils learn:
- how to stay safe online and offline
- road, water and sun safety
- first aid awareness
- how to recognise unsafe situations
- how to report worries and concerns to trusted adults.
Healthy Lifestyles
Children explore:
- healthy eating
- physical activity
- sleep and personal hygiene
- dental health
- the importance of looking after both physical and mental health.
Living in the Wider World
Pupils learn about:
- British Values
- money management
- citizenship
- equality and diversity
- environmental responsibility
- preparing for future education and employment.
Rights Respecting School
As a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, our curriculum is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Children learn about their rights while understanding their responsibilities towards others. This helps to develop empathy, respect, responsibility and active citizenship.
British Values
Our Personal Development curriculum actively promotes British Values by helping pupils to understand:
- Democracy
- The Rule of Law
- Individual Liberty
- Mutual Respect
- Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs
These values are embedded through lessons, assemblies, pupil leadership opportunities and wider school life.
Pupil Voice
We believe every child has the right to be heard. Pupils contribute to school life through the School Council, questionnaires, class discussions and regular opportunities to share their views. Their feedback helps shape our curriculum and school improvement.
Working with Parents
We value our partnership with parents and carers. Families are kept informed about the PSHE and Relationships curriculum, invited to workshops and can view curriculum materials at any time. We work together to ensure children receive consistent messages about keeping healthy, safe and respectful.