PSHE Lessons in Year 5: Wellbeing and RSE Scheme of Work

The PSHE Year 5 curriculum from Muse Wellbeing helps pupils prepare for the changes of upper Key Stage 2. Lessons focus on puberty awareness, respectful friendships and responsible choices in daily life. Through discussion, reflection and group activities, children build confidence, empathy and readiness for new challenges at school and beyond. Teachers support healthy habits and steady personal growth.

Guiding Pupils Through Change in the Year 5 PSHE Curriculum

In Year 5 PSHE and RSE lessons pupils explore growing independence, respectful choices and the social changes that come with puberty. Students learn to recognise feelings, set personal boundaries and communicate needs clearly. Lessons also cover online conduct, kind language and how to support peers. These themes help pupils manage change with confidence as they move toward Year 6 responsibilities. Practical routines support calm problem solving.

The Muse Wellbeing Year 5 scheme of work provides clear lesson plans, slides and reflection tasks that build self-esteem, resilience and teamwork. Teachers can select activities that suit the class and introduce gentle preparation for puberty and personal change. All materials follow the RSE Year 5 curriculum and support discussion about feelings, privacy and seeking support when needed. Role play, case studies and short writing tasks give pupils space to practise respectful language and thoughtful decisions in everyday situations.
Explore all Year 5 PSHE lessons and resources below to see how each topic supports children’s wellbeing, confidence and understanding of the wider world. For a whole school view and links to every year group visit our PSHE Curriculum page to see the full pathway.

Frequently asked questions

What do children learn in PSHE Year 5?

Pupils learn about respectful choices, growing independence and the changes linked to puberty. They practise calm communication, problem solving and empathy so they can support friends and manage new responsibilities in school and at home.

Does PSHE Year 5 include RSE and wellbeing lessons?

Yes. Year 5 covers healthy friendships, privacy, body changes and simple self-care. Lessons encourage pupils to notice feelings, ask for help when needed and use kind language online and offline.

How does PSHE Year 5 link to national guidance?

Muse Wellbeing follows national PSHE and RSE guidance. Topics and lesson plans match required learning outcomes so teachers can deliver consistent age-appropriate learning with confidence.

What topics are taught in the Year 5 PSHE scheme of work?

Themes include puberty awareness, respect, safety, online behaviour, decision making and celebrating differences. Activities build confidence, resilience and clear communication in lessons that feel relevant to daily school life.

How does PSHE Year 5 support online safety?

Children learn to protect personal information, respond to unkind messages and report concerns to a trusted adult. They practise polite online language and know when to log off and seek help.

Are there ready-made PSHE Year 5 lesson plans?

Yes. Teachers can access complete Year 5 PSHE lesson plans, slides and reflection sheets through Muse Wellbeing, making it easy to plan engaging lessons that support wellbeing and respectful relationships.
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