Personal, SOcial and Health Education

The school follows a scheme called ‘Jigsaw’ to teach a mindful approach to PSHE. Jigsaw is a unique, spiral, progressive and effective scheme of work, aiming to prepare children/young people for life, helping them really know and value who they are and understand how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world. This is taught once a week with time built into the lesson for mindfulness and a reflection of learning.

With strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health, we deliver engaging and relevant PSHE within a whole-school approach. The curriculum also include mindfulness allowing children to advance their emotional awareness, concentration and focus, bring a sense of inner peace for children.

The whole school follow the same thread of learning each half term, which is adapted for each year group.

The Head of School begins each theme at the start of each half term with mindfulness collective worships which are linked to the learning in class.

pshe curriculum template 2 .pdf

Relationship, Health and Sex Education

The aims of relationships, health and sex education (RHSE) at our school are to:

• Provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place
• Prepare pupils for puberty, and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene
• Help pupils develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy
• Create a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships
• Teach pupils the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies

RHSE Policy which includes:

1. Aims
2. Statutory requirements
3. Policy Development
4. Definitions
5. Curriculum
6. Delivery of RSE
7. Roles and responsibilities
8. Parents’ right to withdraw
9. Training
10. Monitoring arrangements

Appendix 1              Curriculum Map

Appendix 2              Parent form: request withdrawal from sex education