PSHE

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PSHE Education is a planned programme of learning through which children and young people acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives – now and in the future.

As part of a whole-school approach at St Peter's, PSHE Education develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of our community.

The Courage Curriculum 

Culture- Our curriculum incorporates difference cultures and fosters a sense of belonging. We promote respect and understanding of other cultures and religious beliefs around the world.

Oracy- Knowledge mats including key vocabulary which we use to explain our knowledge and understanding of the world and ourselves, through Jigsaw lessons and sharing our opinions and views.

Understanding the World- Progressive planning builds upon previous knowledge and understanding of the world and ourselves.

Reading- Shared geographical texts, which link to our curriculum units, support an understanding of geographical concepts and vocabulary.

Arts- Opportunities for fostering creativity through the arts are included in our lessons e.g. jigsaw end dislays, drawings, drama and music. Children enjoy the Jigsaw songs. 

Growth- Through our curriculum, we promote growth mindset including recognising our place in the world and the impact we can have. We learn about humans overcoming adversity through discussions e.g. bullying, discrimmination and disability. 

Enquiry- Progressive planning includes enquiry skills and key questions are included on knowledge mats (attached below). Children lead discussions and share views, leading to enquiry led debates in KS2. 

 

What do schools have to teach in PSHE Education?

According to the latest guidance from the government, via the National Curriculum, every schools needs to have a broad and balanced curriculum that;

• promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society, and

• prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life’

• promotes British values

Schools also have statutory responsibilities to promote pupil well-being and pupil safeguarding (Children Act, 2004) and community cohesion (Education Act, 2006).

PSHE Education plays an important part in fulfilling all of these responsibilities. In order to fulfil its duties relating to social/moral/spiritual/cultural development (SMSC), behaviour and safety, and to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which meets pupils’ needs and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of adult life, “a school’s best approach is to ensure that a comprehensive programme of PSHE Education is in place” – according to the PSHE Association (2014).
 

At St. Peter's, we have chosen the whole school scheme, Jigsaw.

 

What is Jigsaw, and how does it work?

Jigsaw is a PSHE Education programme for the whole primary school from Reception to Year 6. Jigsaw has two aims for all children:

• To build their capacity for learning

• To equip them for life Jigsaw brings together PSHE Education, emotional literacy,  mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development.

A variety of  teaching strategies are used and are mindful of each child’s preferred  learning style. Jigsaw is designed as a whole school approach, with  all year groups working on the same theme (Puzzle) at the same time.  This enables each Puzzle to start with an introductory assembly,  generating a whole school focus for adults and children alike. Children are encouraged to reflect the weekly learning in their behaviour and attitudes.

What will we teach?

The Puzzles

Being Me In My World covers a wide range of topics, including a sense of belonging, welcoming others and being part of a school community, a wider community, and a global community; it also looks at children’s rights and responsibilities, working and socialising with others, and pupil voice.

Celebrating Difference focuses on similarities and differences and teaches about diversity, such as disability, racism, power, friendships, and conflict; children learn to accept everyone’s right to ‘difference’, and most year groups explore the concept of ‘normal’; bullying – what it is and what it isn’t, including cyber and homophobic bullying – is an important aspect of this Puzzle.

Dreams and Goals aims to help children think about their hopes and dreams, their goals for success, what personal strengths are, and how to overcome challenges, via team work skills and tasks. There is also a focus on enterprise and fundraising. Children learn about experiencing and managing feelings of pride, ambition, disappointment, success; and they get to share their aspirations, the dreams and goals of others in different cultures/countries, and their dreams for the world.

Healthy Me covers two main areas of health: Emotional health (relaxation, being safe, friendships, mental health skills, body image, relationships with food, managing stress) and Physical health (eating a balanced diet, physical activity, rest and relaxation, keeping clean, drugs and alcohol, being safe, first aid) in order for children to learn that health is a very broad topic.

Relationships has a wide focus, looking at diverse topics such as families, friendships, pets and animals, and love and loss. A vital part of this Puzzle is about safeguarding and keeping children safe; this links to cyber safety and social networking, as well as attraction and assertiveness; children learn how to deal with conflict, their own strengths and self-esteem. They have the chance to explore roles and responsibilities in families, and look at stereotypes. All Jigsaw lessons are delivered in an age- and stage-appropriate way so that they meet children’s needs.

Changing Me deals with change of many types, from growing from young to old, becoming a teenager, assertiveness, self-respect and safeguarding. Self and body image, puberty, attraction and accepting change are diverse subjects for children to explore. Each year group thinks about looking ahead, moving year groups or the transition to secondary school. Life cycles and how babies are made and grow are treated sensitively and are designed to meet children’s needs. All year groups learn about how people and bodies change. This Puzzle links with the Science curriculum when teaching children about life cycles, babies and puberty.

Each class also has a chime bar to practise mindfullness, allowing all children to feel calm and relaxed at jigsaw time.

Of course, as a school we have adapted the scheme to meet the needs of our children and fit our school's intent. We have a recent excellent SIAMs report, and Jigsaw runs alongside our daily worship and RE teaching, as it has a spiritual level and helps us to look after the wellbeing of our children.

Please come and ask school if you have any questions and do read the jigsaw leaflet.

 

Below is a sample of the PSHE Knowldge Mats that show vocabualry, knowldge and skills for each puzzle piece. You will find all of them attached in a file on this page. 

 

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PSHE  Ambassadors

Our PSHE Ambassadors aim to develop the learning in our school and share pupil voice. Some of their tasks include monitoring Jigsaw Journals and carrying our pupil voice surveys

 

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Files to Download

St Peters C of E Primary School, Birley St, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UR