PHSE is a fundamental part of our curriculum and is vital in supporting children with their independence and self-help skills, as well as developing their understanding of feelings, emotions and relationships.

The table below shows the intent of our PHSE curriculum and explains how we implement it in the Woodlands pathway and the impact that this has.

In order to develop an understanding of the importance of healthy relationships, as well as how diverse we are as a society, we use the 'No Outsiders' story books to complement our PSHE curriculum.

Below is an overview of the texts each class will be covering and the theme behind it:

Our PHSE half-termly units are linked, where possible, to our whole-school topic and below is a table of areas that Woodlands pathway will be covering.

Academic year 2023-24:

As part of our RHE curriculum at Dame Ellen Woodlands pathway also use the NSPCC Pants resource.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/