(From September 2025)

Our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum, guided by the PSHE Association, is a well-structured and progressive programme of learning. It incorporates British Values alongside our school values, creating a strong foundation for personal development. While we follow the programme closely, we also adapt our learning objectives to address the specific needs of our students, ensuring any safeguarding concerns prevalent to our context are robustly addressed.

We aim to equip children with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to reach their academic potential, manage their lives, and contribute positively to society. Our PSHE curriculum plays a key role in helping children build their ability to regulate their emotions, develop character, find purpose, and gain independence. Additionally, it supports their spiritual, cultural, mental, and physical growth.

By exploring three main areas—Relationships, Living in the Wider World, and Health and Wellbeing—we focus on keeping our children safe and mentally and physically healthy. This prepares them for life and work in modern Britain, empowering them to make positive contributions to society, both now and in the future.

Each lesson kicks off in a familiar and friendly way, ensuring that all children know they are in a safe space where they can share their thoughts and ideas without judgment. We encourage connections in various forms, helping students build trust with one another. We also include calming moments in our sessions, allowing children to practise strategies for calming their minds and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Our teaching methods are diverse and engaging, including practical sessions, discussions, debates, role play, and visits from guest speakers. We prioritise respectful communication and understanding differing perspectives.

Our learning and teaching approach is tailored to fit the context and lived experiences of our children, using a range of resources to support their learning. In our PSHE and RSE lessons, students are actively engaged and challenged, giving them the confidence to discuss their learning and relate to the objectives.

By the time pupils leave Outwoods, we aspire for them to be kind and responsible global citizens. They will recognise the challenges of modern living on their physical and mental health but will also be resilient, knowing how to advocate for themselves and seek support when needed. The skills they acquire will help them build positive relationships with themselves, their bodies, and others, enhancing every aspect of their daily lives.