Personal, Social & Health Education at Bolton Brow
At Bolton Brow Primary Academy, the aim of PSHE is to help children to acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of the world around them, in order to help them develop as young citizens. In an ever-changing world, it is important that they are aware, at an appropriate level, of different factors which will affect their world and that they learn how to deal with these so that they have good mental health and well-being. During all units of learning, children will be given opportunities to create a broad and in-depth personal understanding of learning objectives. Children will be given the opportunities to explore and challenge a range of values, attitudes, beliefs, rights, and responsibilities.
At Bolton Brow we use a personalised approach based on the Kapow scheme of learning and the PSHE Association materials. This allows us to offer a comprehensive, carefully thought-through sequence of learning, which brings consistency and progression in this vital curriculum area.
Click here to view our PSHE curriculum overview.
To find out more about the Kapow Programme, please click on the links at the very bottom of this page.
Foreword by the Secretary of State - please click here
DfE RSE Primary School Guide for parents - please click here
Below you will find the two policies:.
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) Policy
Sex and Relationships Education Policy (SRE)
The school consulted with parents & carers during March & April 2021.
RSE Consultation – Have Your Say
We are launching a consultation with parents and carers about updates to our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum. This consultation will remain open until Friday 5th June.
From September 2026, schools will follow updated national RSE guidance (published July 2025). At Bolton Brow, we are committed to providing a high-quality curriculum that supports children’s health, wellbeing, and development. As part of this, we regularly review our RSE provision to ensure it remains age-appropriate and meets the needs of our pupils.
What is RSE?
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) helps children to:
Build positive and respectful relationships
Understand how their bodies grow and change
Learn how to stay safe, both offline and online
Most of the curriculum is statutory. There is a small element of non-statutory sex education in Year 6, and parents have the right to withdraw their child from this aspect if they wish.
What are we consulting on?
We are seeking your views on:
Updates to the RSE curriculum
Learning content and progression across year groups
How we share information and resources with parents
What are the changes?
The updated curriculum includes:
Stronger focus on online safety
Clearer teaching of body knowledge and safeguarding
New personal safety content (rail, road, water, and fire safety)
Increased emphasis on mental health and wellbeing
Greater focus on relationships and behaviour
More emphasis on positive values and equality
Strengthened curriculum delivery
How to take part
Click on the links below for further information below:
Email your questions or feedback to: psheconsultation@boltonbrow.tlt.school
The consultation closes on Friday 5th June.