PSHE and SRE at HWCE helps children to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage life’s challenges and make the most of life’s opportunities, helping them to flourish in their journey to the fullness of life.

HWCE is a loving, inclusive school community with a Christian ethos that enables all to be independent, confident, resilient learners, respectful within the school and the wider world, encouraging all to flourish.

PSHE at HWCE is a subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepared for life and work. Well-delivered PSHE programmes have an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for children, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

At HWCE, we aim for a high quality PSHE curriculum which develops skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, team work and critical thinking in the context of three core themes: health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world.

Our curriculum is inclusive, to ensure opportunities for all learners are equal, irrespective of SEN, gender, ethnicity, background or beliefs. We aim to do this by placing a greater focus on practical lessons through role-plays and class discussions, where children have the opportunity to develop their language acquisition skills. This helps us to place a greater focus on real-life experiences and understanding of different social scenarios. This ensures all learners have an equal chance to succeed, regardless of written barriers to learning.