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Will Life to the Full Plus be required to meet the new statutory RSHE guidance?

Overview

No—Life to the Full Plus will not be required to meet the new statutory RSHE guidance.

All statutory RSHE content will be included within the core Life to the Full programme.

What has changed?

Previously, some elements of statutory content (such as aspects of personal safety) were expected to sit within Life to the Full Plus.

This approach has now changed.

Updated position:

  • All statutory RSHE content will be delivered through the core Life to the Full programme
  • Schools will not need Life to the Full Plus to be compliant

What does this mean for schools?

Schools can be confident that:

  • Subscribing to Life to the Full (core) alone will ensure full statutory compliance
  • There is no requirement to purchase additional programmes to meet RSHE expectations

This provides clarity and reassurance when planning for the updated guidance.

What is the role of Life to the Full Plus now?

Life to the Full Plus continues as a dedicated PSHE programme, designed to complement the core curriculum.

It focuses on:

  • Wider personal development
  • Social understanding
  • Life skills beyond statutory RSHE

For example:

  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Money and careers
  • Broader wellbeing and citizenship themes

How do the two programmes work together?

While only the core programme is needed for compliance:

  • Life to the Full = statutory RSHE curriculum
  • Life to the Full Plus = extended PSHE provision

Together, they offer:

  • A fully integrated curriculum
  • A clear and coherent approach
  • Teaching rooted in Catholic values and understanding

Where can I find more information?

Further details about these updates can be found in the relevant article on the Ten Ten Hub.

Summary

  • Life to the Full Plus is not required for statutory compliance
  • All RSHE statutory content is included in Life to the Full (core)
  • Life to the Full Plus remains an optional PSHE extension
  • Both programmes work together to provide a complete curriculum

Need further support?

If you would like help planning your provision or understanding how these changes affect your school, we’d be very happy to support you.