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RSE and PSHE: Key stage 1

Pupils learn about families and relationships, physical health and mental wellbeing, being safe online and first aid and safety
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New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more

Units

After the 'Introduction: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE' lesson, the units can be taught in any order.

First look: 2026 RSE & PSHE Scheme KS1

KS1 sample lessons – New 2026 RSE scheme
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RSE & PSHE

KS1 sample lessons – New 2026 RSE scheme

New RSE scheme launching in March 2026.

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Year 1

Y1 Introduction: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE
RSE & PSHE

Y1 Introduction: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining RSE & PSHE as a subject and exploring how to create a successful learning environment for these lessons

(1 lesson)

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Y1 Families and relationships
RSE & PSHE

Y1 Families and relationships

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(7 lessons)

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Y1 Health and wellbeing
RSE & PSHE

Y1 Health and wellbeing

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to relevant resources.

(8 lessons)

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Y1 Safety and the changing body
RSE & PSHE

Y1 Safety and the changing body

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(8 lessons)

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Y1 Citizenship
RSE & PSHE

Y1 Citizenship

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(6 lessons)

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Y1 Economic wellbeing
RSE & PSHE

Y1 Economic wellbeing

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(6 lessons)

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Y1 Transition lesson
RSE & PSHE

Y1 Transition lesson

Helping Year 1 pupils with the transition to a new year and the changes that come with it

(1 lesson)

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Year 2

Y2 Introduction: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE lessons
RSE & PSHE

Y2 Introduction: Setting ground rules for RSE & PSHE lessons

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining RSE & PSHE as a subject and exploring how to create a successful learning environment for these lessons

(1 lesson)

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Y2 Health and wellbeing
RSE & PSHE

Y2 Health and wellbeing

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(7 lessons)

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Y2 Families and relationships
RSE & PSHE

Y2 Families and relationships

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(7 lessons)

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Y2 Safety and the changing body
RSE & PSHE

Y2 Safety and the changing body

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(9 lessons)

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Y2 Citizenship
RSE & PSHE

Y2 Citizenship

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(7 lessons)

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Y2 Economic wellbeing
RSE & PSHE

Y2 Economic wellbeing

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(6 lessons)

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Year 2: Transition lesson
RSE & PSHE

Year 2: Transition lesson

Helping Year 2 pupils with their transition to Year 3 and the changes that may come with this move.

(1 lesson)

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Browse RSE and PSHE resources

Introducing Kapow Primary’s New RSE & PSHE Scheme
RSE & PSHEHosted on 18 Mar 2026

Introducing Kapow Primary’s New RSE & PSHE Scheme

This introductory webinar showcases Kapow Primary’s new RSE & PSHE scheme, developed in response to recent government changes to RSHE. We’ll explore how the scheme is structured and the lessons and resources available to support confident delivery across the primary phase.

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Approaching sensitive subjects in RSE & PSHE
RSE & PSHEHosted on 06 Jun 2023

Approaching sensitive subjects in RSE & PSHE

Discover how to create a safe and supportive learning environment for your pupils with careful consideration and planning.

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Parental Engagement in Primary RSE & PSHE
RSE & PSHEHosted on 06 May 2026

Parental Engagement in Primary RSE & PSHE

With updated RSHE guidance coming into practice this September, strong parental engagement is more important than ever. Join Kapow Primary’s Alice Faulkner and Zoe Higgins for a practical session exploring how schools can communicate clearly with families and build trust around RSE and PSHE.

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Testimonials

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Good quality resources that support our curriculum. Language used fits too.”

James Clay

“I was able to watch the videos through with the children, and the diagrams were clearly presented and labelled, allowing me to stop the video to assess learning and field questions.”

Kerry Jones

“We really like how the units develop and progress across the years to build on knowledge for the children. The videos are child appropriate, and we have had good feedback from parents when we have shared these with them. Parents feel informed from year group to year group as we share a termly update with them on coverage and vocabulary. Teac...

Mrs Nicky Metcalfe

“The Kapow scheme has supported our school’s delivery in teaching pupils about puberty and sex education in a visual and age-appropriate way. The videos themselves are simple but informative and are supported by detailed lesson plans and resources. The Kapow scheme has supported our teachers brilliantly in developing both their subject...

Lauren House

“The planning was clear and helped staff who were perhaps a little nervous to teach this part of the curriculum. The resources provided were modern and sensitive, as well as being informative. We had been searching for while for informative and up-to-date resources to use alongside the delivery of the RSE curriculum and Kapow was the only programme...

Rhiannon Macdonald

“The content and coverage provide reassurance to the teachers on covering difficult issues, and we can be sure that they meet statutory expectations.”

Caron Brown

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