Personal, Social, Health and Economic education is a non-statutory, yet crucially important subject in the National Curriculum and is taught weekly in a discrete lesson to all children in Key Stages 1 and 2. In EYFS children follow a clearly designed programme of life skills, and personal development. At Fulbourn Primary School we deliver this subject through our 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself' curriculum.

If there is one set of skills that counts above all others, it must surely be those that are needed to lead a safe, healthy and fulfilling life.  This critical element of our learning is closely linked to our fundamental aims of developing children as individuals and building their self-belief and compassion towards others. 

We aim to develop children’s awareness of their emotions and build sound communication skills so that they may form healthy and respectful relationships. 

Healthy lifestyle choices are explicitly taught including how to eat well, exercise and stay safe online. 

As part of relationships education, we also teach how our bodies grow and change and how our responsibilities change as we grow older.

Our Know Yourself, Grow Yourself curriculum prepares pupils to become tolerant, positive and active citizens who have the confidence to nurture their own well-being.  We use the highly regarded Cambridgeshire Primary Personal Development Programme to deliver fun lessons with rich opportunities to learn through stories, discussion, objects and images.

Use the following sections to find out more about Know Yourself, Grow Yourself at Fulbourn:

Curriculum Overview - here you will find the detail of how our curriculum is structured and what you can expect your child to be taught when.

Enriching Experiences - here you will find details of the ways in which we broaden our children's experience of Know Yourself, Grow Yourself beyond the classroom.

How Families Can Help - here you will find some simple strategies and ideas to use at home if you would like to support your children's learning in Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, as well as details of local organisations or websites that you may find relevant.

How We Deliver our curriculum- here you will find details of how we implement our curriculum aims and what your child can expect during a Know Yourself, Grow Yourself lesson at Fulbourn.

Key Vocabulary - here you will find the most important words that your child needs to understand in order to achieve well in Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.  Knowing and using these words yourself in conversation with your child is the most important thing you can do to help your child's learning.

Our Know Yourself, Grow Yourself (PSHE) leader is Miss Ellie Crowe.