At our Federation, PSHE is an essential part of our curriculum. We want our children to be global citizens who respect diversity, think critically, and act with empathy and responsibility toward the world. At our school, we follow The Story Project curriculum scheme to plan and deliver high-quality PSHE and RSHE lessons. The Story Project uses children’s literature at the heart of PSHE teaching. We teach PSHE sensitively and in line with statutory guidance, working in partnership with families to ensure children are respectful, informed and safe in today’s society. This approach reflects our agreed school values and has been shaped through consultation with parents and the wider school community.

The Story Project 

The Story Project is a book-led PSHE curriculum used in primary schools that places high-quality children’s stories at the centre of PSHE teaching. By using engaging texts and structured discussion, the programme supports children to build essential social, emotional, health and wellbeing skills alongside improving emotional literacy and oracy skills. 

Curriculum Aims

• Develop lifelong wellbeing skills
• Cover statutory PSHE objectives in a meaningful way
• Foster empathy, respect and understanding
• Promote emotional literacy and resilience
• Build literacy and oracy skills
• Encourage safe, inclusive and open discussions 

Key Themes