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PSHCE

PSHCE education is a non-statutory subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe and prepare for life and work in modern Britain.

PSHCE gives children the tools to help them understand how they are developing both socially and personally and investigate wider moral, social and cultural issues. PSHCE education embodies what it takes for children to become a good citizen and the rights and responsibilities they possess currently or those they will gain as they grow into young adults and beyond.

Lessons aim to equip pupils with effective decision making skills and the ability to calculate risk effectively. Class teachers use discussion as an effective tool to teach PSHE, allowing children time to articulate their thoughts and feelings in a calm, caring and respectful environment. In addition to discrete class sessions, PSHCE features throughout the wider school ethos with many opportunities taken to focus on topical and current issues in assemblies, enrichment weeks and a core value focus each half term.

New Relationship and Sex Education statutory guidance

As part of implementing the RSE curriculum, schools must consult with the children, parents, staff and governors to ensure there is a general consensus on our approaches to policy and the curriculum content.

Please read the following document that help explain the changes to the curriculum:

RSE – Primary Schools – Guide for Parents

RSE Statutory Guidance

Consultation and Feedback

Our consultation period ran between the 7th September 2020 and 7th October 2020. Two consultation meetings were held to discuss the changes. If you were unable to join us for the consultation sessions you can view the presentation slides below. The consultation has now closed and our revised policy is below.

Consultation Presentation Slides

  • 25th September 2024

    Year 2 Explores Traditional Tales with Rapunzel

    Year 2 Explores Traditional Tales with Rapunzel

    Year 2 have been diving into traditional tales and were excited to meet Rapunzel in Literacy! They prepared questions and took turns role-playing as her in the hot seat, answering…

    25th September 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 18th July 2024

    JOIN the Great Hackney Libraries Quest

    JOIN the Great Hackney Libraries Quest

    JOIN the Great Hackney Libraries Quest! We are calling all young adventurers. This summer, children of all ages can embark on exciting reading challenges. Get your library journal and have…

    18th July 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 7th June 2024

    EYFS Create Worm Tracks

    EYFS Create Worm Tracks

    EYFS have been reading 'Superworm' in Literacy. They created worm tracks just like the story using string and pipe cleaners, dipping it into paint and creating various effects.

    7th June 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8th May 2024

    Read With Year 2

    Read With Year 2

    Year 2 have been reading the story, 'The Way Back Home' by Oliver Jeffers as part of their BIG SIX BOOKS. They also took a copy of their own to…

    8th May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3rd May 2024

    ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’ With EYFS

    ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’ With EYFS

    EYFS have enjoyed immersing themselves in the story ‘We're Going On A Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen. Inspired by the book, they recreated the forest scene using natural materials.  

    3rd May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 27th March 2024

    Year 1 Explore The Library

    Year 1 Explore The Library

    Year 1 enjoyed their visit to Clapton library where they selected a book to read and explored through the library choosing which books to take home!

    27th March 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 27th March 2024

    Please Return Reading Books

    Please Return Reading Books

     Dear Parents/Carers, a gentle reminder to return any reading books at home back to the school as we are missing quite a few books in our library. Thank you for…

    27th March 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8th March 2024

    KS2 Share Their Favourite Books With KS1/EYFS

    KS2 Share Their Favourite Books With KS1/EYFS

    KS2 enjoyed reading their favourite books with KS1 and EYFS during World Book Day yesterday!  

    8th March 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 7th March 2024

    World Book Day 2024

    World Book Day 2024

    World Book Day was again a huge success! With creative costumes from all year groups and staff, everyone really got into the spirit of the day. Book swap also took…

    7th March 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6th March 2024

    Friday 22nd March Parent Reading Celebration Assembly

    Friday 22nd March Parent Reading Celebration Assembly

    We invite all EYFS and KS1 parents/carers on Friday 22nd March for our Parent Reading Celebration Assembly. This is an opportunity for us to thank you for attending all the…

    6th March 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26th February 2024

    World Book Day Menu – 7th March 2024

    World Book Day Menu – 7th March 2024

    Click here to view our special lunch menu that will be served Thursday 7th March for World Book Day.

    26th February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26th February 2024

    Book Swap On World Book Day

    Book Swap On World Book Day

    We will be holding Book Swap on World Book Day! To take part, all you need to do is bring in a pre-loved book you do not read to the…

    26th February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 20th February 2024

    World Book Day 7th March 2024

    World Book Day 7th March 2024

    Count down to World Book Day 2024 begins! We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 7th March. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character!

    20th February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 5th February 2024

    Book Amnesty

    Book Amnesty

    Dear Parents/Carers, a gentle reminder to return any reading books at home back to school before we close for our half term break this Friday (9th Feb 2024). Thank you…

    5th February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 16th January 2024

    Make Sandwiches With Year 1

    Make Sandwiches With Year 1

    Year 1 enjoyed their food workshop on 'following instructions'. They used their step-to-step guide to make their own delicious jam sandwiches. They look scrumptious!

    16th January 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 1st November 2023

    Spelling Bee Finalists

    Spelling Bee Finalists

    After much anticipation the Spelling Bee #finalists have been announced. They will be competing with Orchard and Hoxton at the federation finals. We wish them the best of luck! 

    1st November 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4th October 2023

    Year 2 Library Visit

    Year 2 Library Visit

    Year 2 spent a lovely afternoon at Clapton library where they got to listen to a funny story and then chose a book each to take home and read.

    4th October 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 20th September 2023

    First Week In EYFS

    First Week In EYFS

    EYFS had a great start to their first week in school! They enjoyed forming new friendships and exploring their new classrooms.

    20th September 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12th July 2023

    Summer Reading Challenge 2023

    Summer Reading Challenge 2023

    Ready, Set, Read! The Summer Reading Challenge has started across all Hackney Libraries - children read six books over the summer to earn rewards! Please contact Hackney Libraries for further…

    12th July 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 30th March 2023

    EYFS Audition To Be Big Bad Wolf

    EYFS Audition To Be Big Bad Wolf

    EYFS enjoyed their performance of Little Red Riding Hood with a modern twist. They then had the chance to join in and audition to be the Big Bad Wolf!

    30th March 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24th March 2023

    Jack And The Beanstalk Creativity With EYFS

    Jack And The Beanstalk Creativity With EYFS

    EYFS have been reading Jack in the Beanstalk in Literacy. They got stuck in by planting their own bean and watering it. They also got creative by drawing their own…

    24th March 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 16th March 2023

    Guest Author Visits KS2

    Guest Author Visits KS2

    KS2 had a special visit from author, Danny Wallace.  He shared his experience of how he become an author and the many books he has written, giving a sneak preview…

    16th March 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 1st March 2023

    KS2 Share Their Favourite Books

    KS2 Share Their Favourite Books

    For World Book Day, Year 5 and 6 enjoyed reading their favourite books to the Year 1 and 2 pupils and then they shared who they came dressed up as.…

    1st March 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 1st March 2023

    Reception Role-Play Three Little Pigs

    Reception Role-Play Three Little Pigs

    Reception have been enjoying their new role play area. To support their new topic, Traditional Tales, they have been using their imagination and team working skills to build houses for…

    1st March 2023
    Fabiha Sultana