How to set up your curriculum

Practical tools to help you plan your PSHE education curriculum and engaging, interactive PSHE lessons.

Programme of Study (KS1-5)
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The PSHE education curriculum covers all statutory RSHE (relationships, sex and health education) content as well as careers and personal financial education. The most effective delivery model is a sequenced, spiral curriculum that builds on prior learning as pupils progress through school. And like any other school curriculum subject, PSHE needs regular curriculum time – ideally an hour a week at least – and careful consideration when planning.

Use our curriculum planning tools and lesson plans together to design a curriculum that works best for you, your school and your pupils.

 

Programme builders

Our Programme Builders give you useful examples of possible curriculum frameworks. They set out what you could cover with each year group, in each half term / term across the year.

 

Guidance

We can help you write and choose PSHE education lesson plans that meet (and go beyond) the statutory RSHE requirements.
Ensure external visitors or speakers make a safe and effective contribution to your school's PSHE programme, in line with the 2025 RSHE statutory guidance.
Gauge what's been learned, demonstrate impact and increase motivation.
Use our questionnaires to engage with your pupils and staff team, in line with the statutory 2026 RSHE requirements.
Ensure your PSHE education curriculum meets your pupils' needs.
Learn the best practice principles for teaching PSHE education and Establish a safe teaching and learning environment. Ideal for the staff room wall!
Audit your current PSHE programme against our Programme of Study and the new 2025 RSHE Statutory Guidance.
A free downloadable PDF guide for teachers on the ethics, pitfalls and possibilities of using AI for PSHE.
Research, guidance and classroom resources to help you work safely and effectively with police officers in the PSHE classroom.

On-demand training

Want more support with planning? Our School Plus members can access these on-demand training courses:

KS 1-2

PSHE education lesson planning – primary

30 mins School Plus members

Learn the fundamentals of designing an engaging and effective PSHE lessons for your pupils and have a go at making your own!

KS 3-4

PSHE education lesson planning – secondary

30 mins School Plus members

Learn the fundamentals of designing an engaging and effective PSHE lessons for your students and have a go at making your own!