Miss Sharn Carrie
PSHE Curriculum Lead
Our goal is to help develop key character traits, such as decision-making, informed risk-taking, and self-regulation. At St. Aidan’s, we encourage the exploration of values from various cultures and groups within our local community while promoting positive attitudes through our PSHE lessons. We emphasise honesty and respect in all relationships and cultivate sensitivity to the needs and emotions of others.
We aim to foster a deeper understanding of health and wellbeing, addressing both mental and physical health. We seek to equip children with the knowledge, skills, and values to understand and manage the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty, which is taught as part of our RSE curriculum. The content is age-appropriate and tailored to the maturity level of the students.
Whole- child development
There isn’t a single agreed definition of whole-child development, but it can be considered as encompassing these key elements: social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development, as well as their physical and mental health.
A whole child education prioritises the full scope of a child’s developmental needs to ensure that every child reaches their fullest potential. A whole child approach understands that students' education and life outcomes are dependent upon their access to safe and welcoming learning environments and rich learning experiences in and out of school.
These things combined are what determine the outcomes for children and young people. Although these elements run through our whole curriculum and the nuturing aspect of our school, we also have a termly focus of Diversity, Shaping our world and Fast Forward in which, children have further opportunities to explore themselves and the changing world around them.
Vocabulary
The vocabulary used in the PSHE and RSE curriculum is carefully selected to support children’s understanding of complex concepts in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner. It encompasses a range of terms related to personal development, relationships, health, and wellbeing, helping students navigate topics such as emotions, consent, identity, and diversity. The language is designed to promote respect, empathy, and positive behaviour while encouraging open dialogue. By using clear, inclusive, and developmentally suitable vocabulary, we aim to empower children to engage thoughtfully with these essential life skills and values.
