Brackenbury Primary School

At Brackenbury Primary School, PSHE forms the bedrock of our school’s culture.  We aim to ensure our children treat others and themselves with respect and consideration.  Our children learn to be tolerant and understanding of others and to stand up for what is right.  They learn that families and people are all different and all equal.  They understand what keeps them healthy -  both mentally and physically and what keeps them safe.  They learn to negotiate modern life in a positive way as informed, active citizens that are happy and contribute to their community and the wider world.  They are inspired by great leaders and actions that have changed the world for the better.  They are eager and ready for their next stage of education and for life!

Personal, Social and Health Education is key to children’s well-being and emotional development. We focus on the progression of personal and social development of the whole child. We want our children to be able to identify and manage risk, make informed choices and understand what influences their decisions. Our school values focus on pride, determination and bravery. These are addressed through PSHE lessons and whole school assemblies.

We follow a skills and knowledge-based programme of study, which is based on materials created by Brighton & Hove City Council PSHE specialists. Our PSHE curriculum also includes Relationships and Sex Education appropriate to the age of the child. Our curriculum also supports children learning about protective behaviours through the Feeling Good, Feeling Safe programme. Through our curriculum, we want to ensure all children and staff have the right to be respected and valued as individuals in a community setting.