PSHE and SMSC

A holistic, whole-school approach to PSHE and SMSC, embedded across the curriculum, will improve pupils' wellbeing and create a more positive learning environment.

Careers and provider access model policy
Maintained schools and academies must publish certain details about their careers programme and a technical education provider access policy statement

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PSHE lesson: Toppling statues
Luke Ramsden shares a PSHE lesson resource exploring attitudes towards statues of public figures in the light of Black Lives Matter. Use it to stimulate discussion with pupils
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Talking to pupils about race and racism
Building discussions about race and racism into the curriculum is important in all phases. Dana Abdulkarim offers ways to do this and ideas for involving staff and parents
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PSHE lesson: is social media bad for your health?
Download and adapt this lesson plan around the use of social media to stimulate discussion, reflection and critical thinking
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Video: Getting the culture right for LGBT+ inclusive RSE
Shaun Dellenty explains how to position RSE in your whole school ethos and teach pupils about LGBT+ for the safety and wellbeing of all young people
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PSHE lesson: the importance of sleep
Luke Ramsden shares a PSHE lesson resource focused around why sleep matters and how to get more of it. Use it to stimulate discussion with pupils
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PSHE lesson: environmental protest
Luke Ramsden shares a PSHE lesson resource focused around the Extinction Rebellion movement. Use it to stimulate discussion with pupils
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Relationships, sex and health education policy
Use this template, updated to meet the 2020 statutory requirements, to tailor a policy for your school as to how you will address RSE and health education within the curriculum

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RSE and SEND: communicating with parents and carers
Parents and carers of children with SEND may find it hard to accept that their child will be required to participate in RSE. Adele Bates shares advice on how teachers can communicate with parents and carers about the new legislation
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Teaching children about understanding and managing emotions
The new RSE curriculum states that all pupils need to be taught about mental wellbeing, but what does this mean in practice? Kelly Hannaghan shares how her school is teaching pupils about recognising and understanding emotions
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PSHE and SMSC

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