What are PSHE and RSHE?

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education is a broader, mostly non-statutory subject that covers life skills, careers, and financial well-being. RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education) is the statutory, safeguarding-focused subset of PSHE. While RSHE is legally compulsory, PSHE encompasses everything else including economic awareness and broader personal development.

The Department for Education has updated the compulsory Relationship and Health Education curriculum for primary school children, effective September 2026. The purpose of these subjects is to support all young people in being happy, healthy, and safe, equipping them for adult life and helping them make a positive contribution to society.

As part of this process, all schools are required to consult with parents when developing and reviewing their relationship education policies. This collaborative approach ensures parents have a voice in deciding when and how certain content is covered. Below is a link to a parent survey provided to collect parent views on this area of the curriculum.

Our current policy

You can view our current policy by clicking on the document at the bottom of this page. 

How is RSHE taught at Old Basing Infant School?

RSHE is taught through MyHappyMind. The document below shows how this is mapped out throughout all year groups. The curriculum map also provides a brief outline of what is covered in each unit. There is more information provided about MyHappyMind in the children's section of our school website.

Parent consultation survey

Please click on the link to access the parent consultation about the relationships and health policy. The survey is available for parents to complete at any time and the data collected will be reviewed at regular points throughout the year.