Most schools tick the British Values box. Very few actually teach them. There is a difference. And pupils can tell. 🧵

"What makes you happy?" Might be the simplest yet most powerful PSHE starter question.

5 Best Practices for Teaching PSHE in Primary Schools (Explained Simply): 1. Teacher confidence is key. Training support = clear, sensitive teaching. 2. Use quality-assured resources. Accurate, age-appropriate, regularly updated. 3. Set ground rules. Respect, listening, and confidentiality create safe spaces. 4. Give PSHE its own time. No squeezing it into leftover slots. 5. Assess often. Track progress, avoid repetition, and build on real learning.

These two things will guarantee your PSHE lessons FALL FLAT: 1. Teaching PSHE without proper training or confidence - students can tell when you’re unsure. 2. Making lessons content-heavy instead of encouraging real discussion. Start with support. Keep it real. Let pupils talk. That’s where the learning happens.

For many schools, today marks the start of the final part of the academic year, one of the busiest and most important times for all of us at 1decision! As schools begin preparing for the implementation of the updated RSHE statutory guidance, we are proud to continue supporting them with practical, evidence-informed resources designed to build confidence, consistency and whole-school impact. Working alongside thousands of schools, multi-academy trusts, and education groups across all 48 UK counties and worldwide, our programmes help create safer, more inclusive learning environments where children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.