At St Paul's we have strong links with the Church and local community.  Our PSHE curriculum reflects the ethos of the school as a Christian community.  PSHE helps to give children the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to lead confident, healthy and independent lives. It also helps pupils to become informed, active and responsible members of the community. We encourage our pupils to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. In so doing, we help to develop their sense of self-worth.

PSHE is taught using SCARF as a basis, which stands for Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship. It is designed to help pupils develop essential life skills and knowledge. SCARF covers key topics such as emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles, relationships, and safety. It is taught through a range of teaching methods, including discussion, role play, games, problem-solving and other interactive activities. Pupils learn to navigate social situations, make informed choices, and understand the importance of physical and mental health. SCARF supports teachers in creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment for teaching PSHE where pupils can build confidence, resilience and a sense of responsibility.

We also develop both staff and children's physical fitness through PE, participating  in a wide variety of sports matches and competitions and other events such as staff vs. children's sports activities. Children are encouraged to eat healthily and drink plenty of water at school and our school catering team adapt and develop menus to ensure a variety of healthy choices are on offer. In addition to this our gardening club grows food that is then used in the school kitchen. We also have themed days and weeks through the year focusing on health and well-being such as It's Cool To BE Kind week, Feeling Good Week and Sports Day.

We also develop PSHE in assemblies, and through whole school events:

• We have weekly WOW worship and House Worship. Our Houses and House Captains have particular responsibilities that encourage specific aspects of PSHE.
• The Pupil Parliament, Well-Being Champions and ECO Warriors are also an important part of developing citizenship and promoting health and well-being for our pupils.
• Years 5 and 6 have the opportunity to participate in a residential school visit that is an important part of their PSHE education.
• Pupils are encouraged to take part in a range of practical activities that promote active citizenship such as charity fundraising, local community events (eg. with the church), planning of special school events (such as an assembly, open evening), or involvement in helping other individuals or groups less fortunate than themselves. KS2 children particularly also organise ‘enterprise’ tasks.
• We ensure children have a variety of enrichment opportunities such as workshops and trips that allow children to develop their self-confidence.
• We offer children the opportunity to hear visiting speakers, such as health workers, police and local clergy, whom we invite into the school to talk about their role in creating a positive and supportive local community.

Attached below is further information about PSHE in our school, including our St Paul's PSHE Intent, Implication, Impact statement, details of our school curriculum  and some information about Growth Mindsets.