In 2026, the government updated the statutory requirement for schools to teach Health Education content alongside Relationships Education at key stages 1 and 2 (statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance). We deliver these statutory subjects within our broader PSHE programme, Jigsaw. In line with Tower Hamlets guidance and consultation with the school community, some elements are bespoke to our school community. 

Health & Wellbeing Education

Health education in primary school starts with the benefits and importance of physical activity, good nutrition and sufficient sleep, and supports pupils to develop emotional awareness. Schools should emphasise the relationships between physical health and mental wellbeing, and the benefits of physical activity and time spent outdoors. As in all of RSHE, care should be taken to avoid exposing pupils to concepts which are not appropriate for them. 

Content to be covered by the end of primary school include:

• General wellbeing

• Wellbeing online

• Physical health and fitness

• Healthy eating

• Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping

• Health protection and prevention

• Personal safety

• Basic first aid

• Developing bodies

Relationships Education

The focus for primary relationships education should be on teaching the skills and knowledge that form the building blocks of all positive relationships, supporting children from the start of their education to grow into kind, caring adults who have respect for others and know how to keep themselves and others safe. 

Content to be covered by the end of primary school include:

• Families and people who care for me

• Caring friendships

• Respectful, kind relationships

• Online safety and awareness

• Being Safe