More schools and colleges across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are benefiting from high-quality Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) education support, according to the Pan-Staffordshire PSHE Education Service’s latest annual Impact Report.
The report highlights a year of significant growth in engagement, expanded training for education providers, and strengthened partnership work to help children and young people stay safe, healthy and prepared for life beyond school.
Key achievements from the 2025-26 Impact Report include:
· 39 school support visits delivered, representing a 77% increase on the previous academic year
· 71% of education settings registered for the PSHE Resource Library, up from 65% the previous year
· 14 training sessions delivered to education settings across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
· 1,259 professionals receive the monthly PSHE Digest, a 16% increase on the previous year and 74% growth since the first edition
· 282 resources added to the Resource Library for education providers, to help them deliver quality assured, consistent PSHE classes
· Additional funding secured to develop specialist resources including those for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) settings
Commissioned by the Staffordshire Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Commissioner’s Office, the PSHE Education Service supports education settings to help children and young people make informed choices on topics including violence reduction, online safety, mental health, healthy relationships and living in the wider world.
Staffordshire Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Commissioner, Ben Adams said: “High-quality PSHE education plays a role in helping children and young people stay safe, healthy and resilient. This report demonstrates the significant impact the Pan-Staffordshire PSHE Education Service is having by supporting education settings with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to address some of the most important issues facing young people today.”
The report also discusses the important role the PSHE Education Service played in helping schools prepare for significant national changes, including the introduction of Ofsted’s new inspection framework and preparations for updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance.
The PSHE Education Service is part of Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS). SCVYS Chief Executive, Phil Pusey said: “We are immensely proud of the work delivered by our two local PSHE Education Coordinators over the past five years. Their dedication and expertise have enabled the service to support an increasing number of schools and educational settings, helping to strengthen the quality and consistency of PSHE Education provision across the city and county. This has been especially valuable with changes to Relationships, Sex and Health education requirements for schools starting this month.
The team has also played a vital role in local partnerships, adding significant value to a wide range of initiatives by embedding high-quality preventative education within delivery plans. What is particularly encouraging about this report is the clear evidence of the positive and tangible impact being achieved. It demonstrates how this work is making a real difference to children and young people, educators, and communities alike.”
To read the report and to find out more about the PSHE Education Service visit: https://pshestaffs.com/impact/