The best thing about PSHE education in our school is...... how our teacher makes us feel good about our answers, even if we get the answer wrong....I like learning how to stay safe online ........It is fun and exciting - more please! ......We share ideas and we feel safe .......To share our feelings and interests because it’s a safe space ........ it is interesting to learn about yourself ...... Help you with situations when you get older .......I think it has the most -and most fun- games out of all the lessons ....... It’s fun, I LOVE to share my ideas and thoughts, and to listen to others ...... PHSE in our school is amazing and in my opinion I don’t think that there is anything to improve!
Pupil quotes taken from the PSHE association pupil questionnaire 2025.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education and Personal Development
PSHE and Personal Development Leader- Catherine Fowler
Hello! My name is Catherine Fowler, and I am proud to lead PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education) and PD (Personal Development) at Eastburn Primary. With over 20 years of classroom experience, I’ve seen the huge difference that high-quality PSHE can make in children’s lives.
At Eastburn, we follow the SCARF programme (Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship). This provides a clear framework for teaching relationships, health and wellbeing, and living in the wider world. Lessons are age-appropriate, inclusive, and designed to help every child feel safe, valued, and confident.
PSHE and Personal Development are about preparing pupils for life in modern Britain. We want all children to develop the skills they need to stay safe, make good decisions, and thrive as individuals and active members of society. Beyond lessons, our assemblies, enrichment activities, and pupil leadership roles all help children to build character, celebrate diversity, and grow into respectful, resilient young people.
Each half term, the whole school focuses on the same PSHE theme. We follow a spiral curriculum, meaning that key ideas are revisited each year and built upon, so children deepen their understanding as they move through school.
At Eastburn School, we follow SCARF, a comprehensive, fully resourced, and progressive PSHE scheme of work for children aged 3–11.
For more information, please visit the SCARF website, where you can explore the FAQs and parent pages to find out more about the programme:
https://www.coramlifeeducation.org.uk/scarf/my-scarf
Alongside each half term’s focus area, there is a link that allows you to explore learning opportunities at home with your child. Simply click on the link to access these resources.
Autumn 1: Me and My Relationships: Home learning link
Autumn 2: Valuing Difference: Home learning link
Spring 1: Keeping Safe: Home learning link
Spring 2: Rights and Responsibilities: Home learning link
Summer 1: Being my best. Home learning link
Summer 2: Growing and Changing. Home learning link
Please take a look at the Internet Safety PowerPoint below from the Brathay Trust, who recently worked with our children in school.
Useful resources to support mental wellbeing at home
Practical guidance, strategies, and activities to help children manage their emotions, build resilience, and stay mentally healthy outside of school. Please follow the link to view.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/wellbeing-resources-for-families/
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
Fire Safety at Home
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have provided learning materials to explore with your child. Follow the link to have fun while discovering important ways to stay safe at home.
https://www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/young-people/fire-safety-fun
Protected Characteristics at Eastburn
At Eastburn, we actively promote the 9 Protected Characteristics across every aspect of school life. These are the qualities that make each person unique, such as age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, and more. By exploring these characteristics in age-appropriate ways, we help children develop respect, empathy, and understanding for everyone.
How we promote Protected Characteristics:
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Our school ethos, core RESPECT values, behaviour policy, and SDP/SEF
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Role modelling by all adults in the school community
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Active engagement and communication with parents and carers
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Assemblies, including Protected Characteristic assemblies, and promotion of British Values
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Curriculum teaching across all subjects, including PSHE, RE, and RSE
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Art, cultural activities, sporting competitions, festivals, and educational visits
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Pupil voice opportunities, such as School Council, Mental Health Champions, Wellbeing Mentors, Digital Leaders, Reading Leaders, and Sports Leaders
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Extra-curricular clubs, charity work, and links with the local, national, and international community
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Guest speakers and real-life learning experiences
The impact on our school community:
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Celebrates diversity within our school and the wider community
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Promotes self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-knowledge
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Encourages respect for democracy, the rule of law, and others’ rights and beliefs
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Fosters responsibility for personal behaviour and respect for different cultures
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Supports understanding of equality, human rights, and the importance of challenging discrimination
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Helps children understand how to contribute positively to school, home, and the wider community
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Challenges stereotypes and unfair assumptions, and encourages children to treat everyone with kindness and fairness
Teaching about protected characteristics from an early age helps pupils grow into thoughtful, respectful, and socially responsible citizens. At Eastburn, we believe every member of our community is valued, respected, and welcome to thrive.
Please follow the link to find out more.
News and Visits 2024 - 2025
Career Fair - 3rd July 2025
Today, we were incredibly fortunate to welcome some wonderful parents into school, who kindly gave up their time to inspire our Year 5 and 6 pupils by sharing insights into their careers.
The children were absolutely fascinated and full of enthusiasm, asking thoughtful questions and showing real interest in the wide range of exciting career paths presented.
A heartfelt thank you to all those who came in to support us – your time and generosity made a real impact. The children loved every minute and left feeling truly inspired!
MP visit to Class 6
23.5.25 Today, Class 6 welcomed Robbie Moore MP into class for a fascinating insight into the life of an MP.
PHSE workshops
We welcomed Juliet and Harold to talk about PHSE with Class 1, 2 3 and 4. The children really enjoyed the sessions and Juliet and Harold were so impressed with our enthusiasm for learning.
Mental Health Champions
Our Mental Health Champions play an important role in promoting wellbeing across the school. This year, for Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 – “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself”, they led a whole-school assembly and worked with pupils to share practical tips on how to support mental health.
Through activities and guidance, the Mental Health Champions help all children understand the importance of looking after their emotional wellbeing and provide strategies to grow resilience, confidence, and self-awareness. Please follow the link to find out more.
Mental Health Champions Assembly 10.10.24
