PSHE / RSE
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) & Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) at St. Augustine's
PSHE
Intent
At St Augustine’s, PSHE is at the core of what we do and it is underpinned by our mission statement, school rules and Catholic ethos. Our PSHE curriculum helps our children live and learn in a Catholic, Christian environment now and in the future. PSHE develops the qualities, attributes and strengths that our children need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. Our PSHE programme aims to equip them for life. We teach PSHE and RSE using the Ten Ten, Life to the Full Plus programme.
Implementation
PSHE is taught every week across the school. We use Ten Ten 'Life to the Full' PSHE programme which is a Catholic PSHE and RSE scheme of work. During the year, children will focus on three areas: Created and Loved by God, Created to Love Others, Created to live in the Community. Each year group will focus on a different aspect of the topic so that children gain a deeper understanding as they progress through the school.
Links to PSHE are also made across the wider curriculum. Strong links are made to our learning in RE to support the children as Christians. In addition, PSHE may also be taught as a reaction to an individual or class need when a situation arises. We also engage in national themed weeks and days throughout the year: for example: Antibullying Week and Safer Internet Day. Where possible, we also use outside agencies to enhance our children’s learning in PSHE, for example: Life Bus and NSPCC.
The children at St Augustine’s are also familiar with the Zones of Regulation. This is a framework that helps them learn how to self-regulate emotionally by categorising emotions and mental states into four types of zones. The children are given the tools to move to the Green Zone (happy zone) and it also provides the classroom staff with an indication of when a child may need additional support if they are in the Red Zone (anger) or Blue Zone (sad).
IMPACT
The children are given the opportunity to record their thoughts, feelings and responses to the lessons in a journal that goes up through the school with them. The emphasis is on their understanding of the issues and how they might react to different situations. The PSHE lead monitors the impact of the PSHE curriculum through discussion with staff, pupil voice, class journals and learning walks.
RSE
RSE Curriculum
Our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is delivered through TenTen’s Life to the Full Plus, aligned with statutory guidance and deeply rooted in our Catholic ethos.
Three Core Modules:
- Created and Loved by God
- Focuses on self-worth and personal dignity, recognising each child is made in God’s image.
- Created to Love Others
- Explores relationships within families, friendships, and communities, including online safety.
- Created to Live in Community
- Encourages service, dialogue and working for the Common Good.
Each module includes music, prayer, storytelling and reflection, creating a rich and engaging learning experience.
Catholic RSE: Ten Principles
Our RSE programme is guided by the Ten Principles of Catholic RSE:
- I am a child of God
- I am body and soul
- I know that my body is good
- I am made for relationships
- I can grow in virtues
- I can develop my conscience
- I can contribute to my community
- I know this through prayer, Scripture and the Sacraments
- I know this through the people who love me
- I know this through story
This approach ensures that RSE is about the whole person—body, mind and spirit—and is always taught in partnership with parents.
“Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children.”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church 2223)
Parent Partnership
We recognise parents as the primary educators of their children. Our role is to support, not replace, this vital responsibility.
To help parents stay informed and involved, TenTen offers:
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A Parent Consultation Tool: Access here
https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-consultation-tool-primary/A Parent Portal:
https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal/
Username: staugustines-gu16
Password: education-tenten - An Online Parent Portal: Updated throughout the year with resources and information about what pupils are learning.
A Spiral Curriculum
TenTen’s Life to the Full Plus follows a spiral curriculum—meaning children revisit key themes each year, deepening their understanding as they grow. This ensures age-appropriate learning that builds on previous knowledge and experiences.