We aim to give our pupils the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they need to effectively navigate the complexities of life in the 21st Century. The curriculum covers key areas which will support children to make informed choices now and in the future around their health, safety, wellbeing, relationships, and financial matters and will support them in becoming confident individuals and active members of society.
The scheme of work covers the Relationships and Health Education. statutory guidance (as set out by the Department for Education), including the non-statutory sex education.
Our scheme also covers wider PSHE learning, in line with the requirement of the National Curriculum making provision for personal social health and economic education. Children’s learning significantly contributes to their personal development as set out in the OFSTED inspection framework and promotes the four fundamental British values which reflect life modern Britain; democracy, rule of law, respect and tolerance, and individual liberty.
INTENT
When children leave Northside Primary School, they will do so with the knowledge, understanding and emotional maturity to be able to play an active, positive and successful role in today’s diverse society.
We aim to give our pupils the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they need to effectively navigate the complexities of life in the 21st Century. The curriculum covers key areaswhich will support the children to make informed choices now and in the future around their health, safety, wellbeing, relationships and financial matters and will support them in becoming confident individuals and active members of society.
IMPLEMENTATION
EYFS – Our EYFS children begin to learn about PSHE through small groups or whole class activities that link with understanding the world. They begin to learn empathy any compassion by completing circle time, playing games and learning about situations personal to them.
KS1 and KS2 – All children from Year 1 to Year 6 are taught PSHE through KAPOW, Jigsaw and the PSHE Association. They cover three specific topics, in no particular order. Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and living in the Wider World.
IMPACT
Our children are able to talk about and understand and manage their emotions, empathise with others and are aware that different people have viewpoints.
What does it look like?
Planning is supported by the CET agreed and quality assured scheme which is underpinned by extensive research. The lesson is delivered and pupils are able to add their task contribution to floor books which are maintained by each class.
Evidence and Monitoring
- Use of questioning in lessons
- Use of Class Floor Books to present whole class learning
- Updating Learning Ladders
- End of Unit opportunities
- Pupil Voice by subject leaders and at School Council
- Planning monitored by subject lead and Head Teacher