Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education and Citizenship at Marlfields
From September 2020, it is a statutory requirement that all schools in England are teaching Relationship and Health Education as a fundamental part of the curriculum. As part of implementing the RHE curriculum, schools must consult with stakeholders to ensure there is a general consensus on our approaches to policy and the curriculum content. We are asking parents to read through the following documents:
We have also provided the following leaflet below to support you with your understanding for the requirements of Relationship and Health Education.
Mrs Gosling is our PSHE and Citizenship Champion.
Our Marlfields children will develop an understanding of PSHE and be provided with a foundation of life skills across all contexts (home, school, community) and time spans (primary, secondary, later life).
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive learning community. Through PSHE and Citizenship we:
PSHE and Citizenship is central to whole‑school development, wellbeing, behaviour and safeguarding. To read more about our curriculum intent, please click on the link below:
If you would like to see how PSHE and Citizenship develops across the school, take a look at our Marlfields Progressive Curriculum below.
We follow the 3D PSHE scheme to teach children about Personal, Social and Health Education. This is delivered through weekly circle times, themed lessons, and whole-school assemblies that encourage reflection, empathy, and discussion. To help children engage with the world around them, we also explore current events through our ‘Picture News’ assemblies. These sessions provide a child-
friendly way to discuss topical issues and help pupils develop a deeper understanding of the modern world we live in today.
Through our PSHE curriculum, children learn about friendships, emotions, staying safe, and making healthy choices. We place a strong emphasis on kindness, respect, and resilience, helping children to build the social and emotional skills they need both in and out of the classroom. Our lessons are designed to be inclusive and age-appropriate, giving every child the opportunity to express themselves, ask questions, and grow in confidence.
Our lesson flow is followed in every class to provide clarity, structure and continuity, while also promoting discussion and sharing/respecting each other’s views.
Marlfields PSHE Lesson Flow
Key PSHE vocabulary has been mapped out for each topic. This language is taught explicitly to support our children in understanding new concepts with confidence. Important vocabulary from previous topics is revisited whenever it is needed to access new learning, ensuring children develop a strong and secure vocabulary to support them in discussing and sharing ideas as they move through school.
Marlfields PSHE Vocabulary Progression Document
Our PSHE and Citizenship Year Group Progression can be found below.