Don’t Just Take Our Word for It: What Ofsted Says About Our Programme
We know Ofsted isn’t everything; we know what happens in classrooms is so much more nuanced, and that how children feel, learn and thrive can’t always be measured in a two-day inspection.
However, we are also realists and we know that schools need a programme that not only has impact on children, but that can easily be talked about and evidenced to Ofsted.
We work really hard to ensure schools have everything they need, from Lesson 6 data that collates the half-term’s learning to Ofsted planning guides and so much more.
So, when we see reports from our member schools we can’t help but smile! They are testament to our wonderful teachers who work hard every day to give children the best environments and education.
Here are just a few of our favourite recent quotes:
What Ofsted say about The Story Project
Date: September 2026
Outcome: Strong Standard
Quote: Pupils recognise and value difference. They understand and respect that people may have different beliefs, backgrounds, cultures, disabilities or family circumstances. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when they are online. They understand the risks they may face in the local community and know how to ask for help from trusted adults.
Date: September 2026
Outcome: Strong Standard/Expected Standard
Quote: The PSHE programme is delivered through a storytelling approach that helps pupils to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy, both online and offline. Local safeguarding risks, such as internet safety and fake news, are built into the programme specifically. Pupils also develop their learning about healthy relationships.
Date: June 2026
Outcome: Expected Standard
Quote: The personal, social and health education programme is mapped comprehensively and appropriately across the school. Leaders have implemented this programme in an engaging way, through the medium of stories. Pupils speak positively about this. It helps all pupils to understand the fundamental British values, including the importance of respecting people who are different. Pupils are generally able to recall and explain what they have learned across these areas
Date: March 2026
Outcome: Expected Standard
Quote: The school’s curriculum for personal, social and health education and relationship education is ambitious and carefully planned. Staff use engaging texts to enable pupils to explore complex issues. They are well supported to deliver the content of the curriculum effectively. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe online and offline. They speak confidently about emotions, relationships and healthy choices.
Date: March 2026
Outcome: Expected Standard
Quote: The school’s curriculum for personal, social and health education and relationship education is ambitious and carefully planned. Staff use engaging texts to enable pupils to explore complex issues. They are well supported to deliver the content of the curriculum effectively. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe online and offline. They speak confidently about emotions, relationships and healthy choices.
Date: March 2026
Outcome: Expected Standard
Quote: The personal, social and health education curriculum covers appropriate content that prepares pupils well for their futures. For instance, pupils learn how to form healthy relationships with others. They also learn how to keep themselves safe, including when using the internet. Pupils learn how to keep themselves physically healthy through lessons that teach them the importance of exercise and hydration for the body. They enjoy lessons that give them strategies to help maintain their mental wellbeing.
What is The Story Project?
The Story Project is a social enterprise that uses children’s books to deliver an engaging PSHE curriculum for the whole school.
What do Ofsted ask about PSHE?
PSHE is central to Ofsted’s inspection of ‘Personal Development and Wellbeing’. It is very likely that inspectors will ask about how your school deliver the PSHE and RSHE curriculums. This could include interviewing pupils, looking through books (if you have them) and reviewing your curriculum documentation. They may also ask about related areas such as Protected Characteristics, equality and British Values.
An important part the inspection will be showing an understanding of the specific needs of your community and children and ensuring that the PSHE curriculum you use matches this. PSHE is a vital part of effective safeguarding, so they may ask how your curriculum supports children to remain safe in a variety of contexts.
RSHE, the statutory area of PSHE, will also be considered under ‘Curriculum and Teaching’.
Where can I find out more information about PSHE?
We have a dedicated guide to PSHE which you can read about here What is PSHE: A Complete Guide
