PSHE and RSE
INTENT
The intent of our whole school curriculum is to provide opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident, successful learners with high aspirations to know how to make a positive contribution to their community and wider society. Our school provides a broad and balanced learning experience in a highly inclusive environment where learners at all levels are helped to achieve their potential in a place where they feel safe, loved and respected.
As a part of your child’s educational experience at Old Hall, we aim to promote personal wellbeing and development through a programme of Personal, Social, Health education (PSHE) and Relationship Sex Education (RSE) that gives children the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live healthy, safe, productive and fulfilled lives, both now and in the future.
IMPLEMENTATION
At Old Hall Primary School, PSHE/RSE is integral to our whole ethos and curriculum in ensuring all children are happy, safe and confident so as to maximise their learning potential and be equipped with the skills to succeed in the wider world. The PSHE/RSE curriculum that we use is called ‘Kapow’.
The Kapow PSHE and RSE curriculum is organised into 6 themes:
- A Healthy Self
- Connecting with Others
- The Online World
- Citizenship
- Growing Up
- Staying Safe
To help answer questions, Kapow have created a 'Parent Zone' to provide you with key information about your child's PSHE & RSE curriculum, which can be found here:
Kapow - Parents Zone PSHE & RSE
Teachers will also consider those concepts which are current and relevant for modern Britain and specific classes/pupils and incorporate these into daily practice.
Throughout the year we enhance our curriculum with other activities which relate to specific days, weeks, world events. E.g. Anti-bullying week, Internet Safety Day, Mental Health Week, Charity work, community projects.
From September 2026, new DFE statutory guidance in relation to Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education is implemented. The full guidance can be found here DFE Statutory Guidance Sep 2026
IMPACT
The Kapow curriculum is fun and engaging, children enjoy the lessons and feel that they have a safe space in which to share their thoughts, feelings and worries. At Old Hall we are able to discuss difficult subjects with our children knowing that they will listen well and show respect and a sensible attitude. Through the topics we cover we aim to help children to understand their own feelings and be mindful of the feelings of others too. This contributes to good behaviour and co-operative learning.
Being able to understand each other and get along are vital skills to be able to live happily in the world. By learning how to build solid relationships with others we hope to equip them with the tools to deal with everyday situations that they may face.
Being able to understand yourself is also vital for children in their quest for positive health and wellbeing as they find their place in the world.
PSE and RSE Subject Progression
PSHE & RSE Long Term Overview 2026 - 2027
PSHE and RSE Long Term Plan
Protected Characteristics
No form of discrimination is tolerated at Old Hall. Respect for ourselves and for all others is reinforced. Our Kapow curriculum provides regular, age-appropriate teaching and learning opportunities to further reinforce respect for a diverse range of people, including those with protected characteristics. The document below details the integrated lessons that teach children to show respect for those who share protected characteristics.
PSHE and RSE Protected Characteristic Mapping
PSHE and RSE Enrichment
