PSHE
PSHE Curriculum (Primary)
Intent
The intent of the PSHE curriculum in
primary is to:
- Develop pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills relating to health, relationships, life choices and personal development
- Support pupils to make informed, safe and responsible choices appropriate to their age and stage
- Promote emotional literacy, resilience and wellbeing
- Prepare pupils for transition to secondary education
- Meet statutory guidance for Relationships Education, Health Education and safeguarding
The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, enabling all pupils to succeed regardless of starting point, with a focus on vulnerable learners and lived experience.
Implementation
The PSHE curriculum in primary is
implemented through:
- A spiral curriculum model delivered through the six Jigsaw themes: Being Me
in My World, Celebrating Difference, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships and Changing Me - Age-appropriate teaching of key concepts through play-based, practical and experiential
learning - A strong emphasis on emotional regulation, co-regulation and the development
of safe, trusting relationships - Regular opportunities for talk, reflection and repetition within a predictable and
supportive learning environment - Adaptation and scaffolding to meet diverse needs, including SEND learners
A range of strategies and resources are used to ensure learning is engaging, accessible and developmentally appropriate.
Impact
The impact of the Primary Physical Education curriculum is demonstrated by:Impact
The impact of the PSHE curriculum is demonstrated by:
- Increased emotional awareness, confidence and sense of safety
- Improved ability to identify, express and manage feelings
- Developing positive relationships and social communication skills
- Growing understanding of health, safety and personal responsibility
- Readiness for transition to secondary education
Pupils are supported to develop the emotional foundations and self-regulation skills needed to progress successfully into the next stage of their education
Parental Right to Withdraw from Sex Education in PSHE
Parents/carers have the legal right to request that their child be withdrawn from some or all of the sex education elements of the PSHE curriculum that go beyond statutory Relationships Education and Health Education. Sex education delivered as part of the science curriculum is not subject to withdrawal. Requests must be made to the headteacher and will be considered in line with Department for Education guidance. Appropriate alternative provision will be provided where withdrawal is agreed.
