Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)

Be healthy, independent, resilient and responsible members of the school community and wider society.
Respect the feelings and opinions of others and be able to understand and communicate their own.
Understand that everyone has both rights and responsibilities.
Develop a sense of self worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community.
Tackle moral and social issues which are part of growing up.
Value and celebrate the diverse society and world in which we live.
Respect and celebrate our differences.
Know when and how to seek advice.
Recognise the characteristics of positive relationships.
Understand the concept of personal privacy and boundaries.
Know what is appropriate and safe verbal and physical behaviour.
Be equipped with a sound understanding of risk and the knowledge and skills to make safe and informed decisions.
Have an age-appropriate understanding of relationships, sex, the human body and how it changes.
Know what is meant by mental and physical health and be able to use strategies to support both.
Develop a strong sense of self-worth and esteem and build resilience.

Using a PSHE scheme which is for Nursery children up to Year 6 with a consistent and cohesive approach. This focuses on the following topics: Being Me in My World, Celebrating Difference, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships, Changing Me.
Reinforcing concepts and ideas explored in lessons through whole school assemblies.
Using our Skills Builders programme to promote important, transferable skills of Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving, Creativity, to equip them for participating in their future education and beyond.
Teaching Philosophy for Children and how to explore ideas and debate opinions.
Having a School Council that facilitates pupil voice and demonstrates democracy.
Having a programme of charity support which includes local, national and global charities.
Encouraging children to take an active interest in current events and news topics.
Using circle times to express feelings or discuss current issues.
Having a whole school focus on mental health and wellbeing including specific mindfulness sessions in KS2.
Using whole school events such as Diversity Day, Anti-Bullying Week, Black History Month, Mental Health Awareness Day, Health and Wellbeing Week and Pride Month to focus on particular issues.
Using interventions such as Social Skills to support children who find particular areas challenging.

Click on the link below for an overview of the PSHE themes topics taught across each year group, throughout the year.