Intent
At Priory Park Infant School, our PSHE curriculum supports children in becoming healthy, independent, and responsible members of society. We take a holistic approach to development—academic, spiritual, moral, and social—underpinned by our Priory Values: Perseverance, Rules, Independence, Opportunity, Respect, and Your voice. These values are embedded across the curriculum and daily life, helping children build the cultural capital needed for future success.

We promote diversity, empathy, and active participation in school life, preparing pupils for roles and responsibilities in the wider world. Our inclusive, adaptable curriculum reflects children’s varied experiences and provides opportunities for all to thrive.

The My Happy Mind programme complements this by equipping children with the knowledge and habits to support mental well-being, emotional literacy, and resilience.

Implementation
PSHE is taught weekly and integrated into school life through assemblies, discussions, and classroom routines. We use a range of stimuli and group work to encourage reflection and participation. The curriculum is structured around three key themes: Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, and Living in the Wider World, including statutory age-appropriate Relationships and Sex Education (RSE).

The My Happy Mind programme is delivered weekly and embedded throughout the school day. Its five modules—Meet Your Brain, Celebrate, Appreciate, Relate, and Engage—help children understand their emotions, build self-esteem, and form positive relationships.

We also hold ‘big conversations’ to encourage pupil voice and use this feedback to inform our practice.

Impact
Children leave Priory Park Infant School with a strong sense of their own identity, emotional awareness, and the confidence to use their voice. They understand and apply our Priory Values and demonstrate respect, independence, and resilience.

Through My Happy Mind and our wider PSHE provision, they develop positive mental health habits and are equipped with the social and emotional skills needed for lifelong success