RHE

Curriculum Intent

At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, we are committed to educating the whole child. Our PSHE and Relationships and Health Education curriculum supports pupils in their personal, social, emotional, moral and spiritual development and reflects our mission as a Catholic school.

Rooted in Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church, our curriculum enables children to recognise their unique dignity as children of God and to understand their responsibilities towards others. Through a nurturing and inclusive environment, we help pupils develop confidence, resilience, respect and compassion, preparing them for life in an ever-changing world.

Through the Life to the Full Plus programme, children develop an understanding of healthy relationships, physical and mental wellbeing, personal safety, citizenship and their role within local, national and global communities. We aim to provide pupils with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to make positive choices, build meaningful relationships and contribute to the Common Good.

We want every child at Our Lady of Mount Carmel to leave primary school as a confident, respectful and responsible individual who values themselves and others, embraces diversity and is prepared for the opportunities and challenges of modern life.

Implementation

At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, PSHE and RHE are delivered through the Life to the Full Plus programme, which is fully aligned with the Catholic Education Service model curriculum and statutory Relationships and Health Education requirements.

The programme is taught progressively from Reception to Year 6 and is organised into three key modules:

• Created and Loved by God
• Created to Love Others
• Created to Live in Community

These themes are revisited and developed throughout a child’s journey through school, enabling knowledge, understanding and skills to build progressively over time.

Learning is delivered through a range of engaging and interactive approaches, including:

• whole-class teaching and discussion
• collaborative learning activities
• reflective and prayerful opportunities
• video and story-based learning
• role play and scenario-based learning
• independent and group tasks

PSHE and RHE are also promoted through the wider life of the school, including:

• collective worship and assemblies
• Catholic Social Teaching
• British Values education
• safeguarding and online safety initiatives
• pupil leadership opportunities
• enrichment activities and educational visits
• promotion of positive mental health and wellbeing
• celebration of diversity, equality and inclusion

Lessons are delivered in a safe, supportive and respectful environment where pupils are encouraged to express their views, ask questions and reflect on their learning. Teaching is adapted to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring every child can access and engage with the curriculum.

The subject leader monitors the quality of provision through lesson visits, pupil voice, work scrutiny and professional dialogue with staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

Impact

The impact of our PSHE and RHE curriculum is reflected in the attitudes, values and behaviours demonstrated by our pupils.

By the time they leave Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, pupils will:

• demonstrate kindness, respect and empathy towards others
• understand how to maintain positive physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
• know how to stay safe both online and offline
• develop positive and healthy relationships
• appreciate diversity and show respect for different beliefs, cultures and lifestyles
• understand their rights and responsibilities as members of society
• demonstrate resilience, confidence and independence
• live out Gospel values in their daily lives
• be well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain

Assessment is ongoing and informs future teaching. Teachers use questioning, discussion, observations and assessment activities within the Life to the Full Plus programme to evaluate pupils’ understanding and progress. The subject leader monitors the impact of the curriculum through pupil voice, work scrutiny, staff discussions and curriculum evaluation to ensure that all pupils achieve well and develop as responsible, caring and confident individuals.