Our Lady and Saint Anselm’s RC Primary School believes that a strong PSHE education is important to help our pupils develop into well-rounded members of society, who can make a positive contribution to their community. Through the teaching and deliverance of our PSHE curriculum, we envisage our children to grow and develop into resilient young adults who have a strong sense of self worth and confidence.

The vision for pupils, staff and others linked to our school is to always look to achieve our personal best in every aspect of school life. Our school is one where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their personal best. We bear a welcoming and inclusive ethos; permeating a real community feel where everyone is valued.

Our pupils and staff treat each other equitably, fairly, with kindness and with mutual respect. At all times, staff and pupils are encouraged to show a high regard for the needs and feelings of others through their actions and words. The needs and interests of all pupils, irrespective of gender, culture, ability or aptitude, will be promoted through an inclusive and varied PSHE curriculum at our school. Our environment is safe and clean with everyone sharing responsibility for it and our culture is one of continuous improvement, creativity and enthusiasm.

At Our Lady and Saint Anselm's, we aim to promote the positive mental health and wellbeing of every member of our school community and appreciate how important mental and physical health and wellbeing is to our lives. We understand that children’s mental health and overall well-being can affect their learning and achievement.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

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One of our main roles at OLSA is to ensure that children are able to manage times of change and stress, and that they are supported to reach their potential or access help when needed. Our PSHE curriculum is tailored to ensure that children learn about what they can do to maintain positive mental health, what affects their mental health, how they can help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and where they can go if they need help and support.

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Our PSHE Leader is Mrs Howarth. She is responsible for liaising with other staff and professional agencies to ensure a comprehensive PSHE education is delivered throughout the school. Mrs Howarth strives to deliver engaging and meaningful learning which promotes self-confidence and resilience. It is our hope to prepare our children to become sensible young adults who are capable of making rational decisions in a diverse and multicultural society.

Our PSHE curriculum is built around three core themes -  Relationships, Health and Wellbeing and Living in the Wider World. It covers the breadth of PSHE from statutory RSHE content to economic wellbeing and careers. Our units are carefully planned and tailored to meet the individual needs of our children in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

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