Intent

Our scheme aims to give children 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. Our RSE/PSHE 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. The scheme covers wider PSHE learning, in line with the requirement of the National curriculum (2014) that schools ‘should make provision for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE).’ Children’s learning through this scheme would significantly contribute to their personal development as set out in the Ofsted Inspection Framework and promotes the four fundamental British values which reflect life in modern Britain: democracy; rule of law; respect and tolerance and individual liberty.

Implementation

Our PSHE/RHE scheme is a whole school approach that consists of three areas of learning in EYFS: Reception (to match the EYFS Personal, social and emotional development prime area) and five areas of learning across Key stages 1 and 2.

EYFS:

● Self-regulation

● Building relationships

● Managing self

Key stage 1 and 2:

● Families and relationships

● Health and wellbeing

● Safety and the changing body

● Citizenship

● Economic wellbeing

Each area is revisited to allow children to build on prior learning and the lessons also provide a progressive programme. The lessons are based upon the statutory requirements for Relationships and Health education, but where our lessons go beyond these requirements (primarily in the Citizenship and Economic wellbeing areas) they refer to the PSHE Association Programme of Study which is recommended by the DfE.  The scheme supports the requirements of the Equality Act through direct teaching, for example learning about different families, the negative effect of stereotypes and celebrating differences, in addition to the inclusion of diverse teaching resources throughout the lessons.

A range of teaching and learning activities are used and are based on good practice in teaching RSE/PSHE education to ensure that all children can access learning and make progress. In key stage 1 and 2, there is an introductory lesson at the start of each year group which provides the opportunity for children and teachers to negotiate ground rules for the lessons. These introductory lessons can then be referred to throughout the year to help create a safe environment. All lessons include ideas for differentiation to stretch the most able learners and give additional support to those who need it. Many lessons, stories, scenarios, and video clips provide the opportunity for children to engage in real life and current topics in a safe and structured way. Role-play activities are also included to help children play out scenarios that they may find themselves in. There are meaningful opportunities for cross-curricular learning, in particular with Science for growing, nutrition, teeth, diet and lifestyle. The scheme provides consistent messages throughout the age ranges including how and where to access help.

Inclusivity

Valuing every child as a unique individual, teaching and learning will be adapted to ensure equitable provision, representing all protective characteristics. 

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

Within our PSHE/RHE curriculum, we explore and make connections with a balance of spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects in order to prepare our children for life in modern Britain and our diverse world. 

Below is an overview of our current PSHE curriculum.

Progression of Knowledge

We have created comprehensive documents which include our whole school curriculum progression for Music. 

For copyright reasons, this document is not published on our website, but is available on request.

We use a number of resources to deliver a well-rounded PSHE curriculum, tailored to the needs of our children.

In Robin Class, children use the NSPCC PANTS resources to help them understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.

UK Parliament Week allows our children to connect with the UK Parliament and democracy in the UK. Through activities, our children explore what democracy means to them and their community. 

Each year, we participate in the national Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day. Through a range of activities, we raise awareness of bullying of children and young people, in schools and elsewhere, and aim to empower our children with tools to prevent and respond to bullying.

We also celebrate Neurodiversity Week and Children's Mental Health Week.

Safe in Our Hands Accreditation

In the summer term 2022, we received the renewal for our "Safe in Our Hands" accreditation. This is awarded by West Berkshire Council to schools which are successfully developing and implementing anti-bullying approaches and cultures.

The assessor was particularly impressed with our Wellbeing Warriors scheme and how our PSHE curriculum promotes positive relationships.

Pupil voice

What do our children think of PSHE?

"I enjoy the Calm Me time because it makes me focus ready for the lesson."

"I'm the only boy in the class who doesn't like football so I sometimes feel left out. Jigsaw makes me feel happy because I fit in with everyone."

"I like Jigsaw because it will help me to make good decisions when I'm older. The Calm Me time also helps me to relax."

"I like the Calm Me bit because everyone is calm and ready to learn."

"I like how everyone gets involved. Everyone's opinions are treated equally."

"It makes me feel together with everyone in my class."

"I talk more in Jigsaw sessions - not in a bad way! I'm feeling more confident to share my opinions."