At St. John’s, our RSHE curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to lead healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives. Rooted in our school’s Christian ethos and values, the curriculum supports pupils in developing positive relationships, self-respect, and an appreciation of their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We aim to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel confident to explore topics and ask questions as they grow and mature.
Through an engaging and well-structured curriculum, we aim to:
At St. John’s, our RSHE curriculum is guided by our commitment to nurturing pupils who are respectful, confident, and compassionate. We aim to provide them with the tools and knowledge to build healthy relationships, make positive life choices, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Year | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Sumer 2 |
EYFS | Following PSED curriculum | |||||
| Healthy and happy friendships | Similarities and differences | Caring and responsibility | Families and committed relationships | Healthy bodies, healthy minds | Coping with change |
1 | Forming friendships and how kind or unkind behaviours impact other people.
| Similarities and differences between people and how to respect and celebrate these. Identifying who our special people are and how they keep us safe. | What a family is (including difference and diversity between families), and why families are important and special. | Our bodies and the amazing things they can do. | Learning the correct names for different body parts. | Growing from young to old and how we have changed since we were born. |
2 | Understanding what makes a happy friendship. Recognising personal boundaries and safe/unsafe situations. Exploring different strengths and abilities. Understanding and challenging stereotypes. | The different communities and groups we belong to and how we help and support one another within these. | The different people in our families, and how families vary. | Ways to stay healthy, including safe and unsafe use of household products and medicines. | Exploring how our bodies and needs change as we grow older. | Aspirations and goal setting |
3 | Being a good friend and respecting personal space. Strategies for resilience. | Respecting and valuing differences. Shared values of communities. | Our responsibilities and ways we can care and show respect for others. | Different types of committed relationships and the basic characteristics of these. | Maintaining physical and mental wellbeing, through healthy eating, sleep and keeping clean. | Coping with feelings around the changes in our lives. |
4 | Solving friendship difficulties. How to act if someone invades your privacy or personal boundaries. | Identity and diversity. Seeing different perspectives and not making judgements based on appearance. | Rights and responsibilities within families and wider society, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. | The range of relationships we experience in our everyday lives. How to understand the differences between types of relationships we encounter. | Influences on our health and wellbeing, including friends, family and media, and awareness of how these can affect personal health choices. | How our bodies change as we enter puberty, including hygiene needs and menstruation. |
5 | Identity and peer pressure off- and online. Positive emotional health and wellbeing. | Celebrating strengths, setting goals and keeping ourselves safe online. | How our care needs change and the effects of loneliness and isolation. Ways in which we can show care in the community. | The characteristics of healthy, positive and committed relationships, and how these develop as people grow older. | Our unique bodies and self-acceptance – valuing our bodies and minds; lifestyle habits (including alcohol, tobacco and drugs) and their effects on wellbeing. | How puberty changes can affect our emotions and ways to manage this; questions about puberty and change |
6 | How relationships evolve as we grow, including when transitioning to secondary school. How to cope with a wider range of emotions. | Identity and behaviour online and offline. Reflecting on how people feel when they don’t ‘fit in’. | How we can take more responsibility for self-care and who cares for us as we grow older, including at secondary school. | Human reproduction, including different ways to start a family. | Being the healthiest me: ongoing self-care of bodies and minds, including ways to prevent and manage mental ill-health. | Ways to manage the increasing responsibilities and emotional effects of life changes |
Online safety | Self-Image & Identity Online Relationships | Online Reputation | Online Bullying | Managing Online Information | Health, Well-Being & Lifestyle | Privacy & Security Copyright & Ownership |
The impact of the RSHE curriculum at St. John’s will be evident in the confidence, understanding, and values that pupils demonstrate as they navigate relationships, care for their well-being, and prepare for the challenges of modern life. By the time pupils leave St. John’s, they will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to lead safe, healthy, and respectful lives.
Impact on Pupils
Impact on the School Community