Partners and Supporters
“I whole-heartedly concur with the three aims to make PSHE a curriculum subject, that is world class, and makes a significant difference to the lives of children now and those of the next generation.”
“I fully support the Bridging the Gap plan. Ofsted reports have clearly shown that by far the weakest aspect of PSHE programmes is the assessment of pupils’ learning. The PSHE curriculum is strongest when it builds on previous levels of knowledge and understanding.”
“I fully endorse this campaign. Every child and young person deserves an excellent PSHE programme to give the information they need to take safe, well-informed decisions, and to help build both their character and their citizenship skills. In fact, they - and our country - have never needed it more than now.”
“I am committed to identifying the gaps in personal development for every child and ensuring they have the life skills needed for a healthier and safer future.”
“Sadly, our education system in the hands of politicians of all persuasions is not fit for purpose. The curriculum needs a major rethink and overhaul. This is why I wholeheartedly support Lessons4Life.”
“A low-stakes assessment of life skills will help schools understand pupils' needs, pushing the hidden curriculum into the limelight! ”
“I support the Bridging The Gap plan as it will provide high-quality data to support more targeted delivery of PSHE education - with huge potential benefits to the children involved and society more widely.”
“There should be more resources and funding to help train and assess children's PSHE knowledge, bridging the gap and preparing them for secondary school and life beyond, this should be standard practice and available to ALL children!”
“It has always seemed so obvious that understanding children's needs and organising relevant education is the beginning of answering many of societies problems.”
“I support the campaign as it will help staff to understand development and its impact on relationships, brain development and functioning, emotions, thinking, regulation and behaviour and the importance of a whole school approach to increase a shared awareness.”
“Without good mental health and wellbeing in schools, there is no learning. That’s why SchoolTV wholeheartedly supports the Lessons4Life Campaign. By fostering mental health literacy among parents and staff, we can create a positive ripple effect that ultimately benefits every child.”
“I strongly endorse the three aims of the campaign to prioritise personal development. Schools already do an amazing job with the limited resources that they have, but just imagine the positive impact that increased curriculum time, funding and accuracy for personal development provision in schools could have on society.”
“NAPE agree that bridging the gaps within children’s personal development can only have a positive impact on academic success.”
“I support the campaign as it will help staff to understand development and its impact on relationships, brain development and functioning, emotions, thinking, regulation and behaviour and the importance of a whole school approach to increase a shared awareness.”
“Schools and their staff have not had adequate support to effectively promote the learning and life chances of children and young people by ensuring their personal development.”
“Life satisfaction falls by over 20% during teenage years, and we know that focusing on social-emotional life skills in school reverses that trend, so I'm fully behind this campaign to elevate personal development for all children.”
“I've worked on PSHE programmes for nearly 20 years, and it's crucial they run alongside the curriculum to develop the whole learner. Focusing only on exams overlooks vital life skills. I fully support a campaign that prioritises these.”
“Providing young people with an education that goes beyond academic grades is vital for their success & happiness in later life. We wholeheartedly support the need to take a needs-driven approach to personal development, it is a priority we get this right for our children and wider society.”
“Schools do a fantastic job of teaching children and young people about personal development, so a tool that will support this is a great idea.
Inspiring children and young people to develop emotional intelligence early on builds the foundation for lifelong resilience and well-being. We must equip them with the tools to thrive both in school and in life.”
“I fully support the campaign which aims to ensure that all young people are adequately prepared for their futures by accessing meaningful PSHE Education delivered by confident practitioners. Giving schools time and resources to develop bespoke PSHE curriculums, with robust professional development opportunities to deliver learning effectively, will help children become healthy, happy, well-rounded individuals ready to succeed in the modern world.”
“A well planned and taught PSHE education curriculum underpins both personal and academic development. As children and young people face an increasingly complex world it is vital that their education gives them the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to thrive now and in the future. I therefore fully support this campaign to further develop high quality PSHE education in all schools and to raise the profile of this vital subject.”
“I fully support the three key aims of establishing PSHE as a core curriculum subject. A world-class approach to PSHE can have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of children today and for future generations.”
“I fully support the Lessons4Life campaign because I’ve seen first-hand how transformative and effective personal development can be. A subject like PSHE isn’t just a box-ticking exercise; it should be a vital, life-changing part of every child’s education.”
“I am passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to thrive in life and not just to pass exams. A high quality PSHE curriculum is an essential part of that aim.”
“As a qualified Citizenship/PSHE teacher I whole heartedly concur with the three aims to make PSHE a curriculum subject, that is world class, high quality and powerful. We know the impact and significant difference this makes to the lives of children now and the lives of future generations.”
“This campaign aligns perfectly with our mission at youHQ - to make wellbeing and personal development a top priority in the UK curriculum. The data is clear: the UK government is not doing enough, and the current framework does not allow sufficient time for young people to develop the essential skills they need to thrive and succeed in life.”
“At Picture News, we believe that giving children the knowledge and confidence to make healthy, informed choices is essential.
The Lessons4Life campaign aligns with our mission to support schools in exploring real-life issues in a safe, age-appropriate way.
By raising awareness of the importance of relationships, health and wellbeing education, we can help equip young people for life beyond the classroom.”
“As someone who has been conducting research in the field of PSHE and RSHE for over a decade, Lessons4Life has created an unprecedentedly powerful articulation of the clear, research-backed, joined-up thinking and collaboration needed to push this vital area of education forward. Children and young people deserve better than a mess of inconsistent policies and there are so many skilled and passionate teachers of PSHE and RSHE crying out for support. I whole-heartedly support this work and will be adding my voice to the growing chorus of experts calling for urgent change.”
“At CAV-Communities Against Violence, we believe that prevention begins with education. That’s why we fully support the Lessons4Life campaign a powerful initiative that equips young people with the tools, knowledge, and values they need to make informed, positive choices in life this begins at school in early stages when children are learning and can be taught valuable life lessons and not just standard curriculum.”
“f we’re serious about raising emotionally healthy children, we can’t wait until secondary school. We need to start earlier, simpler, and more playfully especially in today’s world. The Brain Friends model offers a practical answer to the very problems the Lessons4Life paper lays out.”