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The official professional body and charity for PSHE education – the school subject supporting children's safety, health, relationships & careers info@pshe-association.org.uk

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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
These 'Personal health and illness prevention' resources will support KS5/post-16 students to develop independence regarding their health, recognise serious illness and seek urgent medical care if/when it is needed. Freely available and downloadable here: pshe-association.org.uk/lesson-plans...
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Personal health and illness prevention
Help students make independent health choices, recognise serious illness and seek urgent medical care.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We welcome the decision to make Citizenship education compulsory at KS1&2 from 2028 - including emphasis on financial education and media literacy that will complement what’s covered in PSHE/RSHE pshe-association.org.uk/news/financi...
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Financial education and media literacy given greater priority at KS1 and 2
Update on the recent Curriculum and Assessment review and the statutory status of financial education and media literacy from 2028.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Schools will have to follow the new statutory RSHE requirements from September 2026, so it's important to use the time to prepare wisely. Take a look at some of the updated/new tools and guidance you can already access, with much more on the way 👇 hubs.la/Q03NgYHk0
A magenta background with a cartoon road winding across it, above the road white text reads 'Statutory RSHE 2025/26 roadmap' and below the road reads 'All the tools, guidance and lesson plans you will need to meet the new RSHE requirements for September 2026'Magenta background with a cartoon shield containing a tick, above in white text reads 'Available now: RSHE Curriculum audit tool, 'Misogyny and the manosphere' teacher guide, RSHE and PSHE policy writing frameworks, 'Handling complex issues safely in the PSHE classroom' teacher guide, Lesson plan checklist'Magenta background with white text reading 'Coming next term and beyond: Updated Programme of Study, 'Wellbeing for Life' research led mental health curriculum for secondary, Updated Programme Builders, Spring conference (12 March 2026), Updates to various lesson packs and guidance'
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
In our latest frontline interview, we catch up with Heidi Andrews, PSHE lead at Malvern College, about how she ensured a smooth and positive inspection experience after attending our online CPD course. Listen now 🎧 pshe-association.org.uk/frontline-in...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Some of the statutory guidance has stayed the same, some points have been amended, and there is some completely new content. Carrying out an audit of your current provision against the new guidance will help you plan for September 2026 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/guidance/ks1...
New RSHE 2025 curriculum audit tools now available!
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
If it’s PSHE education lesson plans you’re after, we’ve got you covered. From working with leading experts, to testing the lesson plans in real classrooms - we don’t put our name to anything that doesn’t meet our rigorous standards 👇 pshe-association.org.uk/what-makes-o...
What makes our lesson plans different?

Not all PSHE lesson plans are created equal. Here's what sets us apart:Enhanced by experts. Backed by evidence.

Before putting pen to paper, our Subject Specialists research lesson topics thoroughly and work with relevant experts to scope the content.

This is especially important for sensitive topics, including those relating to relationships and sex education or mental health, where inaccurate, poorly researched or poorly pitched lessons have the potential to do more harm than good.Pupil-centred and teacher-friendly design

We work with an expert design agency to ensure our resources are engaging, accessible, and representative of different types of bodies, ethnicities and backgrounds.

We also pilot our materials in real classrooms around the country to get feedback on how they work in practice.

[Animation of six cartoon characters, starting with an alien, then a child in a wheelchair, then a girl wearing a hijab, and then 3 older taller young people]What to expect when you open any of our lesson packs:

- Comprehensive teacher guidance
- Interactive, classroom-ready PowerPoints
- PDF versions of the lesson plans
- Accompanying pupil resources
- Optional 'support' and 'challenge' activities to help adapt the learning as required

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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Welcome back to all our #PSHEheroes! We're here to help you back into the saddle and will be supporting your implementation of new 2025 RSHE requirements over the coming year — schools have until September 2026 to update their curriculum, and we've got your back every step of the way.
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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 23/07/2025
Updated RSHE guidance now includes online financial harms – including the impact of gambling on wellbeing, and how gambling-like content can be contained in online games. Read more: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a3d... #ChildFinancialHarms
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Here's to a well-earned break for our #PSHEheroes! Before you head off, watch our video on what new 2025 RSHE requirements will mean for you: 🌱 New and emerging issues 🛡️ A focus on safe, positive practice 👩‍🏫 Next steps and how to make the most of next year to prepare www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z1N...
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RSHE Guidance 2025: What You Need to Know
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Read our initial response to the new statutory RSHE requirements: pshe-association.org.uk/news/final-u... Our CEO Jono said that on balance it "seems a real step forward" with "increased emphasis on safeguarding content that reflects the complexity and reality of the online world" #PSHE #RSHE
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Updated RSHE requirements published – what you need to know
Everything you need to know about the updated statutory RSHE guidance released July 2025, and how the PSHE Association will support its members.
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EVAW Coalition @evawuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
We welcome the new relationships and sex education guidance for schools launched today, which includes a new focus on positive male role models, challenging gender myths and misogyny spread online, and sexual ethics and behaviour in the digital age 🧵
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New RSHE guidance to address porn, misogyny and VAWG | End Violence Against Women
The Department for Education (DfE) has today (15th July 2025) published details of its new statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance for schools. The End Violence Against Women Coalit...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Read our initial response to the new statutory RSHE requirements: pshe-association.org.uk/news/final-u... Our CEO Jono said that on balance it "seems a real step forward" with "increased emphasis on safeguarding content that reflects the complexity and reality of the online world" #PSHE #RSHE
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Updated RSHE requirements published – what you need to know
Everything you need to know about the updated statutory RSHE guidance released July 2025, and how the PSHE Association will support its members.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
It's being widely reported this morning that DfE will publish the final version of its updated statutory RSHE guidance later today. We'll be back in touch with our initial thoughts later once it's live pshe-association.org.uk/news/final-u... #RSHE #PSHE (1/3)
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Final, updated RSHE guidance due today – watch this space
New RSHE statutory guidance for 2025
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
We’re excited to launch updated versions of our dental health lesson plans for KS1-3 🦷 Learning about dental health is an essential part of a well-rounded PSHE education curriculum. Our lessons focus on strategies and behaviours that pupils can implement independently to promote good dental health.
Dental health, KS1-3 Resource
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
📢 Calling all secondary teachers! We're partnering with @england.nhs.uk and ‪@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social‬ on the Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People survey 2025. The first lesson plan, on participating in research, explains the concept of informed consent and how it protects people.
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SDD Survey | Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People in England
Smoking, drinking, and drug use among young people in England are key public health concerns.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
New! free-to-access #PSHE lesson plans + on-demand training to help protect children from online financial harms, ranging from scams to fraud, exploitation to extortion. Content for primary, secondary, post-16 and pupils with SEND pshe-association.org.uk/online-finan...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Want to get ahead with planning your PSHE provision for primary before September? Join our live online CPD on 8 July for practical tools, guidance and resources designed to help you plan an effective, pupil-centred PSHE curriculum. Book your place 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/training-and...
Online CPD: Planning your PSHE curriculum (primary), 8 July 09:30-12:30
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
📢 Just launched: free support for schools to protect children suffering the costs of going online. Lesson plans and on-demand training produced as part of the #onlinefinancialharms programme, a Parent Zone led and @nominet.uk funded initiative 👇 pshe-association.org.uk/online-finan...
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Revealing Reality Research @revrealityresearch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
When adverts, news, entertainment, and opinion all appear in one social media feed, how can children distinguish between them? In partnership with the @pshe-association.bsky.social, we designed and tested school-based lessons to support children to reflect more critically on social media content.
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Revealing Reality Research @revrealityresearch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
When adverts, news, entertainment, and opinion all appear in one social media feed, how can children distinguish between them? In partnership with the @pshe-association.bsky.social, we designed and tested school-based lessons to support children to reflect more critically on social media content.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
We’ve developed a new set of lessons (KS3-4), informed by @revealingreality.bsky.social’s research, to help students explore how social media can influence behaviour, who stands to benefit, and how it can shape someone’s worldview. Download now 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/resource/und...
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Revealing Reality: Under the influence
Produced with Revealing Reality. Help students understand the impact of social media on young people.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Next week is your last chance to join us at one of our face-to-face PSHE seminars! We've been all over England so far meeting our members, talking all things PSHE education and hearing your insights.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Support pupils to understand and manage a range of life changes, including bereavement, with our ‘Change, loss and grief’ PSHE education lessons materials and teacher guidance for KS1-4 pshe-association.org.uk/resource/cha...
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Change, loss and grief
Support pupils to manage a range of life changes, including bereavement.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Advice on water safety from DfE to mark Water Safety Week, incl. how schools can address through #PSHE using resources we produced with the Canal & River Trust educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/drow... Resources available to download free here: pshe-association.org.uk/resource/wat...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
We’ve worked with NSPCC on preventing gender-based violence — a new lesson which you can access as part of the Talk Relationships lesson pack. The lesson will support young people to identify and challenge attitudes that might lead to gender-based violence 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/resource/nsp...
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NSPCC: Talk Relationships
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Foundations for Wellbeing is our complete, evidence-based curriculum for teaching mental health in primary schools. Research shows that the approaches it takes are significantly more effective than mindfulness-based alternatives at reducing symptoms of anxiety pshe-association.org.uk/news/the-val...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Foundations for Wellbeing is our complete, evidence-based curriculum for teaching mental health in primary schools. Research shows that the approaches it takes are significantly more effective than mindfulness-based alternatives at reducing symptoms of anxiety pshe-association.org.uk/news/the-val...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
We’ve worked with NSPCC on preventing gender-based violence — a new lesson which you can access as part of the Talk Relationships lesson pack. The lesson will support young people to identify and challenge attitudes that might lead to gender-based violence 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/resource/nsp...
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NSPCC: Talk Relationships
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our new ‘Have you got their back?’ KS3 water safety lesson pack is available to download. Developed with the Canal and River Trust, the pack explores risk assessment and the influence of peer relationships on water safety. Download free 👇 canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers/sc...
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PSHE KS3 water safety lesson pack
A free KS3 lesson on water safety, peer pressure & lifesaving skills.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Read our evidence to the Ed Committee 'Solving the SEND crisis' inquiry, emphasising PSHE education's role supporting pupils with SEND, and not just RSHE content, but careers & financial education too - which is why all pupils must benefit from all of #PSHE committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Our face-to-face regional PSHE seminars are back this summer! Join us this June/July in one of 8 locations across England for a half-day of quickfire talks from local PSHE experts, 2 hands-on workshops, and time to chat with fellow PSHE leads. Book your place: pshe-association.org.uk/regional-psh...
An image of panelists in front of a screen at a PSHE Association regional seminar.Regional PSHE Seminars. 
3 June, Yorkshire & the Humber: Leeds
6 June, London
10 June, South West: Bristol
16 June, East & West Midlands: Birmingham
19 June, North West: Manchester
26 June, South East: Ashford
30 June, East of England: Cambridge
3 July, North East: Newcastle
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Read 'Taking liberties: confronting big tech's false freedoms', the latest essay from Fully Human, our research and development arm: fullyhuman.org.uk/taking-liber... @fullyhuman.bsky.social
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Taking liberties: confronting big tech's false freedoms
Big tech’s dominant business model is built on surveillance, theft and manipulation — yet perversely, tech leaders proclaim themselves our freedom fighters. Dr Elly Hanson takes a close look at big te...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Want to build confidence in planning and delivering high-quality PSHE education? Don’t miss our upcoming live CPD events on 6 & 7 May — designed to support you with practical tools for whole-school planning, strategies for delivering safe and engaging lessons, and guidance on PSHE assessment 👇
Online CPD: Planning your PSHE curriculum (secondary), 6 May 09:30-12:30Face-to-face CPD: Teaching PSHE confidently and effectively (cross-phase) - London, 7 May 10:00-16:00
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
PSHE education can improve young people’s preparedness for higher education and beyond - read this @hepi-news.bsky.social blog from our Head of Research, Joshua Stubbs, drawing on research from the Higher Education Policy Institute www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/15/p...
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PSHE education can improve young people’s preparedness for higher education and beyond - HEPI
PSHE education helps prepare young people for university life, but many want stronger, statutory teaching in personal finance and wellbeing.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
📢 Register for the Guardian Foundation's NewsWise activities in the summer term! Sign up for NewsWise and enjoy an immersive fake news detective workshop, expert news literacy CPD for teachers, a journalist visit, resources and a fully planned and resourced news writing unit of work - all for free.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The Childnet Film Competition has launched for 2025, and this year is inviting 7-18 year olds to produce short films on how they and their peers can work together to tackle online scams. Read more, including the great prizes and awards ceremony available to winners: www.childnet.com/what-we-do/o...
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The Childnet Film Competition 2025 | Childnet
Win filmmaking equipment for your school or youth group and connect young people with film industry experts at our awards ceremony in London!
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Time for some good news: young people are noticing an improvement in the #PSHE (including relationships, sex and health education) they receive. Statutory #RSHE requirements are beginning to improve standards and keeping more children safe through education pshe-association.org.uk/news/how-you...
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Statutory RSHE impact: keeping more children safe through education
There are strong signs of improving standards since statutory RSHE was introduced but how can we ensure that all children and young people can benefit?
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Time for some good news: young people are noticing an improvement in the #PSHE (including relationships, sex and health education) they receive. Statutory #RSHE requirements are beginning to improve standards and keeping more children safe through education pshe-association.org.uk/news/how-you...
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Statutory RSHE impact: keeping more children safe through education
There are strong signs of improving standards since statutory RSHE was introduced but how can we ensure that all children and young people can benefit?
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
We’ve been really encouraged by the response to our new membership package, School Plus. To support colleagues with the transition to the new financial year, we’ve decided to extend our Early Bird offer until the end of this week (6 April). Find out more 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/join-us/scho...
PSHE Association School Plus 

The only subscription you need to lead safe effective PSHE education in your school. 

A new on-demand library of self-led interactive courses, webinars and practical quick tips videos, as well as exclusive live events. 

Use discount code earlybird20 to save 20%.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Today we're at the Buckinghamshire Association of School Leadership conference! Come find us to chat all things PSHE education. #baslconf2025
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
📢 We are delighted to launch our new ‘Food for thought’ lesson packs — developed with support from Dr Chris Van Tulleken.   These materials focus on nutrition, supporting pupils to make healthier food choices and overcome common barriers. Download now 👇 pshe-association.org.uk/resource/foo...
Food for thought, KS1-4 Resource
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Want to feel prepared and ready for inspection in your independent school? Join us for our last online CPD of the term to identify the implications of the new ISI requirements and explore the contribution PSHE makes to your school's inspection evidence 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/training-and...
Online CPD: Get ready for inspection in Independent Schools (cross-phase), 1 April 09:30-12:30
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The 'Adolescence' series will have prompted concerns & questions re online misogyny & toxic influencers. See our advice on how schools can approach these issues responsibly and effectively through the PSHE/RSHE curriculum: pshe-association.org.uk/news/address... #PSHE #RSHE
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Addressing the influence of online misogyny and the online ‘manosphere’ through RSHE/PSHE
Guidance and resources to help you address misogyny, toxic influences and other related issues through PSHE/RSHE.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The 'Adolescence' series will have prompted concerns & questions re online misogyny & toxic influencers. See our advice on how schools can approach these issues responsibly and effectively through the PSHE/RSHE curriculum: pshe-association.org.uk/news/address... #PSHE #RSHE
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Addressing the influence of online misogyny and the online ‘manosphere’ through RSHE/PSHE
Guidance and resources to help you address misogyny, toxic influences and other related issues through PSHE/RSHE.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
How can primary schools craft a PSHE curriculum to meet both the statutory requirements and the needs of their pupils? Read our top tips, and hear from two schools who've successfully used our Programme Builders to plan high-quality, tailored, PSHE education 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/news/top-tip...
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Top tips for planning a high-quality primary PSHE curriculum
Our top tips for planning high-quality, tailored PSHE education at primary. Hear from two primary schools who've successfully used our Programme Builders.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
📢 Introducing our new membership package — School Plus! We’ve been working hard to complement our existing membership offer (resources, live training and support from our subject specialists) with a library of self-led interactive courses, on-demand webinars, and practical ‘quick tips’ videos.
PSHE Association School Plus, The only subscription you need to lead safe effective PSHE education in your school. A new on-demand library of self-led interactive courses, webinars and practical quick tips videos, as well as exclusive live events. Use discount code earlybird20 to save 20%.
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Join AYPH on 20 March, 16:00-17:15, for a free webinar "Neuroscience and adolescent health". This is the first in a series of webinars working with young people and professionals to identify opportunities to change young people’s health trajectories and inform wider public health action.
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Brain development: Neuroscience and adolescent health
In this free webinar we will explore how knowledge about the brain in adolescence can be of value for health professionals in their work.
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
"The schools are doing alright, but are the kids?" @missmc.bsky.social on the wellbeing of children, from our podcast on The Schools Bill. 🎧 Listen to the episode: ifs.org.uk/articles/sch...
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PSHE Association @pshe-association.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Don’t miss out! On 12 March our CEO, Jonathan Baggaley, will be chairing @careerent.bsky.social’s sixth #CareersExcellenceSeminar. Jono and the expert panel will be discussing how challenging stereotypes can support primary pupils to transition into secondary education. Book online: bit.ly/43hoHzi
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Careers Excellence Seminar 6
The Careers & Enterprise Company’s sixth Careers Excellence Seminar will focus on excellence in career-related learning at primary.
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Clare Price @clareprice101.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Fantastic morning so far at the PSHE Association Spring Conference- so much to think about, so much that our young people are facing. @pshe-association.bsky.social
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