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PSHE & RSHE Curriculum

At The Axis Academy, we are committed to delivering a high-quality Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education curriculum that supports every pupil’s personal development, wellbeing, safety and preparation for adult life.Our PSHE and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum is delivered through the nationally recognised Jigsaw Programme, providing a progressive and age-appropriate learning journey from Year 3 through to Year 11. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure that key themes are revisited and developed over time, allowing pupils to build upon prior learning and deepen their understanding as they mature.Through our curriculum, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to:

Build positive and respectful relationships.
Maintain good physical and mental health.
Stay safe both online and offline.
Recognise and respond to risks.
Develop resilience and self-esteem.
Understand diversity, equality and inclusion.
Make informed decisions.
Prepare for future education, employment and adult life.

The Academy’s Long-Term Plan provides an overview of what is taught across each year group, demonstrating how learning progresses from Lower Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4.

Our PSHE & RSHE Road Maps provide a visual representation of this journey, outlining the key knowledge, skills and concepts pupils will develop throughout their time at The Axis Academy.

Together, these documents demonstrate our commitment to providing a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum that equips pupils with the knowledge, understanding and personal qualities needed to thrive both within school and beyond.

We encourage parents and carers to explore these documents to gain a deeper understanding of our curriculum and how we support pupils’ personal development throughout their educational journey.

For further information regarding PSHE and RSHE at The Axis Academy, please contact:

Macauley Wright
PSHE & RSHE Curriculum Lead
m.wright@theaxisacademy.org

Laura Bridges
SLT Link for PSHE & RSHE
l.bridges@theaxisacademy.org

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Parent Consultation

As part of your child’s education at The Axis Academy, we promote personal development, wellbeing, independence and preparation for adulthood through a comprehensive programme of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. PSHE education provides pupils with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills they need to stay healthy, keep safe, build positive relationships and navigate the opportunities and challenges of everyday life. At The Axis Academy, we recognise that our pupils have a wide range of strengths, needs and developmental stages.

Our PSHE curriculum is therefore carefully adapted to ensure learning is accessible, meaningful and appropriate for individual pupils whilst supporting them to develop the skills they need for life beyond school. Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), and Health Education form an important part of our PSHE curriculum. It is a statutory requirement that all schools teach these subjects as part of their curriculum. As part of our ongoing curriculum development, The Axis Academy will be introducing the Jigsaw PSHE programme, a fully compliant and comprehensive scheme of learning that supports a progressive approach to PSHE, Relationships Education and Health Education.

As part of the statutory requirements relating to RSHE, schools are required to consult with parents, carers, staff and governors when reviewing or developing their policy. We value the views of our school community and are therefore inviting stakeholders to review our proposed policy and curriculum documentation and provide feedback. The consultation will begin on 21/08/2026 and close on 09/09/2026.

We will also be holding parent information sessions during the consultation period, where we will outline our approach to PSHE and RSE, explain the introduction of the Jigsaw programme, and provide opportunities for parents and carers to ask questions and discuss any aspects of the policy. Further details of these sessions will be shared separately. As part of the consultation, parents, carers, staff and governors are asked to review the following documents:

The Axis Academy PSHE and RSHE Policy
The Axis Academy PSHE and RSHE Curriculum Overview

You may also wish to read the Department for Education’s statutory guidance on Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education

Thank you for taking the time to review the documents and share your views. Your feedback will help ensure our curriculum continues to meet the needs of our pupils and reflects the values of our school community.

If you have any questions about the consultation, please contact:

Macauley Wright – PSHE/RSHE Curriculum Lead M.Wright@theaxisacademy.org

Laura Bridges – PSHE/ RSHE SLT Link L.Bridges@theaxisacademy.org

Please read the Consultation Letter here.

Please use the link or the QR code below to answer a short questionnaire.

PSHE/RSHE Parental Consultation 2026/2027 – Fill in form

Links to useful documents

PSHE & RSHE Policy – Summer 2026 DRAFT

Consultation Letter

The Axis Academy PSHE & RSHE Roadmaps

The Axis Academy PSHE & RSHE Curriculum Overview

DfE Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education Statutiory Guidance

Jigsaw Information for Parents & Carers

Support for Pupils and Families

At The Axis Academy, we recognise that some topics covered within PSHE and RSHE may encourage pupils to ask questions, reflect on their experiences, or seek additional support.

Pupils are always encouraged to speak to a trusted member of staff if they need help, advice or someone to listen. Support is available within the Academy and we will always endeavour to ensure pupils receive the guidance they need.

At the start of every PSHE lesson, pupils are reminded of organisations that can provide confidential support and advice. We encourage pupils and families to access these services whenever needed.