PSHE Association

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

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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'

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 👇
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We’ve also looked into what might help in the face of digital distraction to support children's agency, maintain attention and manage the persistent pull of digital technologies.…

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Very interesting / frightening, agree on need to teach about misinformation at school, but also the nature of the beast, incl tech company business models & motives pshe-association.org.uk/news/under-t...

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...

New RSHE 2025 curriculum audit tools now available!

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...

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 [Images of extracts from PSHE Association lesson plans]

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 👇
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Or for a more general summary of what you need to know, see our previous video 👇
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Our latest video summarises what the changes mean specifically for primary schools 👇
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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.

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

YouTube video by ThePSHEassociation RSHE Guidance 2025: What You Need to Know

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
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Read our initial response to the new statutory RSHE requirements:

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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

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...

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 🧵

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

Reports about new RSHE guidance content suggest increased focus on tackling misogyny and toxic online influences/influencers - which aligns with our recent guidance for teachers on how to challenge misogynistic influence in the classroom pshe-association.org.uk/manosphere-g... #PSHE #RSHE (3/3)

Note schools will have until September 2026 to adapt their curricula to reflect this new RSHE guidance, published later today, but can start following it from September this year if they wish to. We will support our members to make these changes through CPD, guidance and resources #RSHE #PSHE (2/3)

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

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Developed with Professor Zoe Marshman (@fohsheffield.bsky.social‬) and Professor Nicola Innes (Cardiff University School of Dentistry) as part of the Brushing RemInder 4 Good oral HealTh (BRIGHT) trial funded by the NIHR.

Download now 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/dental-health

Dental health, KS1-3 Resource

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.

Schools that take part will also receive:
- A follow-up lesson plan covering in-person and online peer influence, vaping, and wellbeing.
- A personalised school report showing how your school’s data compares against national averages.

Register your interest & learn more 👇
www.sddsurvey.co.uk

📢 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.

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

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Online CPD: Planning your PSHE curriculum (primary), 8 July 09:30-12:30

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...

📢 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 👇
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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.

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.

Revealing Reality: Under the influence Produced with Revealing Reality. Help students understand the impact of social media on young people.

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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A seminar room with delegates sat listening to a PSHE Association talk

Regional PSHE Seminar, East of England - Cambridge, 30 June, 13:45-17:00

Regional PSHE Seminar, North East - Newcastle, 3 July, 13:45-17:00

Join us in Cambridge or Newcastle for:
✔️ An exciting line-up of practical CPD workshops.
✔️ First access to our two new guides on challenging misogyny and using AI.
✔️ Opportunities to meet other PSHE leads and teachers in your area.

Book your place 👉 pshe-association.org.uk/regional-psh...

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.