WISH Curriculum

At Longmoor, we believe that education is about more than academic achievement - it's about preparing our children to lead happy, healthy, safe and fulfilling lives. Our WISH Curriculum brings together all the essential learning that sits beyond the taught subjects - the learning that shapes character, builds resilience, and empowers children to thrive.

WISH stands for:

Wellbeing • Independence • Safeguarding • Health

It is the golden thread that runs through every part of school life - from PSHE and RSE to leadership, values, voice and opportunity.

What's Included in WISH?

Our WISH Curriculum is a rich, carefully planned offer that includes:

  • Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
  • Relationships & Sex Education (RSE)
  • Physical and mental health education
  • Emotional literacy and regulation strategies
  • Online safety and digital resilience
  • Safeguarding education, including how to stay safe in the real and online world
  • Democracy and pupil voice, including the School Council and wider leadership roles
  • Character development and outdoor learning, rooted in our DRIVE values
  • Fundamental British Values, such as tolerance, rule of law and individual liberty
  • Clubs, extra-curricular opportunities and enrichment
  • Trips and residential visits that develop independence, team-building and life skills

How WISH is Delivered

WISH is not just a weekly lesson - it's an experience that runs throughout the week and across the curriculum. It is delivered through:

  • Discrete PSHE/RSE lessons using high-quality, age-appropriate resources
  • WISH Focus Days
  • Class discussions and class meetings
  • Assemblies and collective worship
  • Leadership opportunities and pupil voice activities
  • Clubs, visits and wider school experiences
  • A school culture of kindness, safety and mutual respect

Why It Matters

Our WISH Curriculum ensures that all children:

  • Understand how to keep themselves and others safe
  • Know how to form healthy relationships and make good choices
  • Learn the importance of respect, responsibility and resilience
  • Are empowered to become thoughtful, active and informed citizens of the future

WISH is how we teach the things that really matter.

WISH Focus Days

At our school, WISH Focus Days are an important part of our commitment to personal development, giving students the chance to explore key life themes in a way that goes beyond the traditional curriculum. These are full immersion days filled with engaging activities, inspiring visitors, and thought-provoking challenges that differ from everyday school life.

Each WISH Day focuses on a meaningful theme that supports children's growth:

  • Our Year - Setting goals and preparing for success
  • Our Differences - Celebrating individuality and promoting inclusion
  • Our Futures - Exploring career pathways and aspirations
  • Our Wellbeing - Prioritising mental and physical health
  • Our Contribution - Understanding our role in the wider community
  • Our Next Chapter - Preparing for change and life beyond school

Through hands-on workshops, group challenges, and real-world learning experiences, WISH Days empower students to develop essential life skills, build confidence, and connect more deeply with themselves and others in a vibrant, supportive environment.