PSHCE and RSHE at Boarshaw Primary School

At Boarshaw Primary School, we are proud to be part of the myHappymind family! As a whole school programme grounded in science and dedicated to building positive mental wellbeing, myHappymind helps children understand how their brain works and creates a culture that helps to build children's resilience, confidence and self-esteem. myHappymind also teaches the children how to self-regulate and manage their emotions in stressful times, allowing them to be their very best selves!

Our Approach at Boarshaw Primary School

At Boarshaw Primary School, we believe that every child deserves to feel happy, healthy, safe and valued. Our PSHE and RSHE curriculum plays an important role in supporting children's personal development, helping them build positive relationships, develop confidence and resilience, and make informed choices as they grow.

In keeping with our school motto, "Every Moment Matters," we aim to equip our children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to flourish both in school and in the wider world.

Our PSHE and RSHE Curriculum

We use myHappymind and myHappymind Plus to deliver a progressive, age-appropriate PSHE and RSHE curriculum from Early Years to Year 6.

Our curriculum supports the Department for Education's statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education, alongside wider PSHE learning.

myHappymind – Supporting Positive Mental Health

Our whole-school myHappymind programme helps children understand how their brains work, recognise and manage emotions, develop resilience and build positive relationships.

M​eet Your Brain module teaches:

  • T​he key components of the brain and how they work together

  • T​he difference between the brain and the mind

  • T​he concept of Neuroplasticity (growing neural pathways)

  • How to calm the brain in times of stress

C​elebrate module teaches:

  • Understanding their unique character strengths 

  • How to celebrate their character strengths

  • T​he science of character and where it comes from

A​ppreciate module teaches:

  • A​n understanding of what gratitude is and why it matters

  • How to develop gratitude as a habit 

  • W​hat happens in the brain when we give and receive gratitude

  • T​aking time to be grateful

R​elate module teaches:

  • H​ow to build positive relationships through the science behind doing so

  • Understanding why positive relationships matter 

  • T​he concept of truly hearing and understanding someone

  • Understanding the building blocks of good relationships and friendships 

E​ngage module teaches:

  • Focus on resilience and perseverance

  • understand how to set meaningful goals

  • How to stay resilient in times of challenge 

  • Building self-esteem

Children also learn practical strategies, including Happy Breathing, to help them manage emotions and support their wellbeing.

myHappymind Plus – Our PSHE and RSHE Programme

myHappymind Plus builds upon our whole-school wellbeing programme, providing structured lessons that develop children's knowledge and understanding of relationships, health, safety and the wider world.

The programme is organised into three key areas:

myHappybody – Health and Wellbeing

Children learn how to care for their physical and mental health, including:

  • Healthy eating, exercise, sleep and personal hygiene.

  • Recognising and managing emotions.

  • Personal safety and first aid.

  • Understanding how bodies grow and change.

  • Puberty and growing up.

  • Making healthy and safe choices.

myHappyrelationships – Relationships and Respect

Children learn how to develop healthy, respectful relationships with others, including:

  • Families and trusted adults.

  • Building and maintaining positive friendships.

  • Kindness, empathy and respect.

  • Recognising and responding to bullying.

  • Understanding personal boundaries, privacy and consent.

  • Recognising unsafe situations and knowing how to seek help.

  • Respecting differences and celebrating diversity.

myHappyworld – Living in the Wider World

Children develop the knowledge and skills needed to become responsible, informed members of society, including:

  • Online safety, digital wellbeing and responsible technology use.

  • Understanding money, saving and spending.

  • Careers, aspirations and future opportunities.

  • Respecting diversity and challenging discrimination.

  • Caring for our environment and communities.

  • Understanding responsibilities and making positive contributions to society.

Teaching Sensitive Topics

We recognise that some aspects of PSHE and RSHE involve sensitive subjects, including body changes, puberty, relationships and reproduction.

These topics are taught in a carefully planned, age-appropriate and sensitive manner, using clear and factual language.

In Upper Key Stage 2, children learn about human reproduction as part of their wider learning about growing and changing.

Parents and carers have the right to request that their child is withdrawn from sex education lessons taught outside the statutory Science curriculum. There is no right to withdraw from statutory Relationships Education, Health Education or Science.

We are committed to communicating openly with parents and carers about the content of our curriculum, particularly when sensitive topics are being taught.

Working in Partnership with Parents and Carers

We believe that parents and carers play an essential role in supporting children's personal development and wellbeing.

We encourage families to explore our PSHE and RSHE curriculum information, which outlines what children learn in each year group.

We also welcome parental feedback as part of our ongoing curriculum review.

Supporting Learning at Home

As a myHappymind school, our parents and carers can access the free myHappymind Parent App.

The app provides helpful resources, including videos, activities, stories and Happy Breathing exercises, allowing families to reinforce the strategies children learn in school.

Please contact the school for information about accessing the app.

Further Information

Please see the documents and links below for more information about our PSHE and RSHE provision:

If you have any questions about our PSHE or RSHE curriculum, please contact the school.

Every Moment Matters – helping every child to be happy, healthy, safe and ready for their future.