Personal Development
Including personal, social, health, economic, safety, relationships and sex education
St. Catherine’s C.E. Primary School
At St. Catherine’s C.E. Primary School, we are committed to providing a high-quality, carefully sequenced Personal Development curriculum that supports every child’s personal development, wellbeing and preparation for life in modern Britain. Our whole-school ethos places personal development at the heart of our curriculum.
Curriculum Review and Development
In light of the updated Relationships and Sex Education statutory guidance (December 2025), to be implemented from September 2026, we are undertaking a comprehensive review of our Personal Development provision.
Throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, we will:
Gather pupil and staff voice to evaluate current strengths and identify areas for development
Provide professional development and training for staff
Pilot and evaluate high-quality curriculum resources
Engage in consultation with parents and governors
Review policies to ensure full statutory compliance
Further strengthen progression and consistency through adopting a whole-school scheme aligned with the Jigsaw approach
Our intention is to build on our existing strengths and further enhance curriculum coherence, progression and impact through a carefully structured, research-informed programme.
Ongoing Provision
During the review year, all pupils will continue to receive a full, broad and balanced PSHE curriculum that meets statutory requirements for Relationships and Health Education.
We remain committed to ensuring that our curriculum:
Promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
Develops resilience, emotional intelligence and positive mental health
Prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life
For further information about our Personal Development curriculum, please see the documents available on this page or contact Mrs C. Brogan via the school office.