Intent

To capture high-quality learning, reflective discussions and pupil voice in a way that demonstrates progress clearly across the school.

Implementation

Each class maintains a PSHE Floor Book, containing:

• Annotated photos
• Pupil reflections
• Quotes
• Group work
• Mind maps
• Problem-solving outcomes
• Evidence from assemblies and visitors

These were commended in our ESAT safeguarding audit for showing meaningful dialogue and children’s deepening understanding of safety and wellbeing.

Impact

Our floor books provide a rich, triangulated evidence base showing the depth, quality and progression of PSHE learning.

Impact is demonstrated through:

• Pupil voice captured authentically – inspectors can see genuine pupil reflection, not adult-led recording.
• Visible progression – children move from simple drawings and single-word responses in EYFS to extended reasoning, debate summaries and sophisticated ethical statements in Year 6.
• Clear safeguarding threads – fire safety, police visits, road safety, online safety, first aid and water safety appear repeatedly, demonstrating our proactive culture.
• Cross-curricular links – courageous advocacy work, British Values, RE, science, computing and geography appear naturally in pupil responses.
• Ownership – children lead content through questions, photos, post-its, pledges, letters and actions.
• Celebration of diversity and difference – visible in stories explored, anti-bullying reflections, rights work, and values statements.

The ESAT safeguarding audit praised our floor books for showing “high-quality PSHE thinking, meaningful discussion, and authentic pupil-led learning.” They form a major part of the evidence that our PSHE curriculum is embedded, understood and lived, not merely taught.