At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, our PSHE and RSE curriculum is rooted in our mission to nurture the whole child—spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally, and academically. We aim to equip every pupil with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to stay safe, be healthy and happy, and fulfil their God‑given potential. Our curriculum prepares children for life both now and in the future, helping them to grow into responsible, compassionate citizens who celebrate diversity and treat all people with dignity, kindness, and respect.

To deliver our PSHE curriculum, we follow the Ten:Ten Life to the Full Plus programme, a comprehensive, faith‑based scheme that supports children in developing emotional wellbeing, personal safety, resilience, and social awareness. This programme enables pupils to explore who they are, how they relate to others, and how they can contribute positively to their communities and the wider world. Through this approach, we empower children to understand the importance of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing, and to recognise how these can be nurtured throughout their lives.

Our PSHE curriculum promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of all pupils, ensuring they are well prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of later life. It also supports children in accessing the wider curriculum by building confidence, communication skills, and self‑awareness.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) at St Joseph’s is taught through A Journey in Love, the programme approved by the Liverpool Archdiocese. This scheme provides a carefully structured, age‑appropriate, and spiritually grounded pathway through which children learn about the beauty of human relationships, personal growth, and God’s love for every person. It helps pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, develop healthy relationships, and appreciate the diversity of relationships in modern Britain.

All aims of our PSHE and RSE curriculum are taught through the three core strands of PSHE education:

Our curriculum is further enriched through weekly lessons and assemblies inspired by Picture News, helping children connect their learning to real‑world events and issues in a meaningful and age‑appropriate way.

Through this holistic and values‑led approach, we strive to ensure that every child grows in confidence, character, and compassion—ready to make a positive difference in their school, community, and the world.