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Curricular Studies & Perspectives 2026, Vol. 2(1) 4-26

PSHE Education in UK Primary Education: Health and Welfare, Relations and Living in a Wider World

Mustafa Şenel

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Abstract

This study examines the key components of the PSHE curriculum in UK primary schools and identifies good practices that support students’ holistic development. It highlights PSHE’s role in fostering personal, social, emotional, health, and economic competencies, preparing pupils to navigate social relations, health challenges, and changing economic and life conditions. Using qualitative document analysis, the study finds that the curriculum provides a comprehensive framework from kindergarten to Year 6, structured around “Health and Welfare,” “Relationships,” and “Living in a Wider World,” and plays a crucial role in developing 21st-century skills and active citizenship.

Keywords: PSHE, British Education Model, Skills Education, Personal Social Health and Economic Program, Curriculum, Elementary school


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