PSHE
For children to be prepared for life's challenges and opportunities, it is vital that we not just prepare them intellectually but physically, emotionally, socially and mentally too.
Children at Heighington CE Primary School love PSHE
... and so do the teachers!
At Heighington, we whole heartedly believe in the development of the 'whole child' and so it is our intention that every child leaves our school with the building blocks they need to enable them to lead confident, healthy and independent lives. We recognise and very much value the importance of preparing our children for the challenges and opportunities of the ever-changing modern world.
Curriculum Intent
The PSHE Journey at Heighington - Early Years to Year 6...
A Sample of Focus Texts in Reception...
A Sample of Focus Texts in Nursery...
1Decision Long Term Plan and Progression Routes Y1-6
What our children think...
Each year, a sample of our pupils take part in Darlington Borough Council's 'Healthy Lifestyle Survey'. The children answer a range of questions about their lifestyles including, but not limited to, their mental and physical health, their online habits and, their school and home lives. This data provides us with an invaluable source of information which helps inform planning for our PSHE curriculum.
Take a look at some of the key headlines for the academic year 2025-2026 below.
We became an 'Official Empathy Week School' in 2023!
'Empathy Week' is a global initiative which aims to build the #Empathy Generation, focusing on fostering kindness, reducing bullying and improving school inclusivity.
For more information about this global initiative, please visit: www.empathyweek.org/home
Further Information for Parents and Carers
The buttons below will take you to various documents and web pages, helping you to navigate the wonderful world of all things PSHE. Here you can access guides, videos, FAQs, websites and links to online guides for just about every app/website your child may be accessing online thanks to the brilliant organisation 'National Online Safety'.
Additionally, you can click the images below to access websites which offer further support and advice.
DfE's Guide to RSHE for Parents and Carers
1Decision Parent/Carer Zone
Talking to your child about Relationships
Talking to your child about Puberty
E-Safety Guides from National Online Safety (Everything from Roblox to Cryptocurrency!)
