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Core themes: Living in the Wider World and Relationships
Community and responsibility

Teach about the importance of community, belonging, inclusion and people's responsibilities.

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Young people are part of diverse and varied communities. We’ll help you to plan and teach about topics such as: groups we belong to, diversity, discrimination, work and responsibilities.
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Sarah Gabbett
Subject Specialist

Covering community and responsibility through PSHE education

Our PSHE Education Programme of Study sets out learning on the different roles and responsibilities people have within their community as well as the benefits of living in a diverse community and strategies for challenging stereotypes and prejudice. 

 Our Curriculum Models show you how to plan this topic into a tailored, fully sequenced PSHE education curriculum for your school.  

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Live training & on-demand courses

 

KS 1-2

Foundations for Wellbeing: Developing a whole school approach
30 mins School Plus members

This on-demand course explores what a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing looks like in practice, who’s involved and how to embed mental health and wellbeing into policies, relationships and routines.

KS 1-5

Safe and effective group work
10 mins School Plus members

Watch this on-demand quick tips video on strategies for setting up different group activities in PSHE lessons.

KS 1-5

PSHE education and the climate crisis ft. Alison Kitson
10 mins School Plus members

This expert interview with Alison Kitson provides insights on PSHE's role in supporting pupils' understanding of the climate crisis.

Guidance

Handling complex issues and creating a safe learning environment
KS1-5
Guidance and top tips on setting ground rules and distancing learning in PSHE education.
Working with external visitors
KS1-5
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.
Models of delivery
KS3-5
Compare approaches and find the best option for your school.
Pupil and teacher questionnaires
KS1-5
Use our questionnaires to engage with your pupils and staff team, in line with the statutory 2026 RSHE requirements.
Assessment
KS1-4
EYFS to KS5. Gauge what's been learned, demonstrate impact and increase motivation, updated to align with 2025 RSHE statutory guidance.
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Evidence and research

Understanding PSHE education’s role in preventing and challenging extremism
Published: October 4, 2021
KS1-5
Examine the important role that PSHE plays, as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to tackling extremism.