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PSHE/RSHE

Intent 

At Aylesham Primary School, we aim to support and encourage pupil’s personal, social and health education, as well as their emotional development and well-being. We combine the non-statutory curriculum, alongside the ‘Spiral’ scheme of work JIGSAW, which enables us to provide consistency throughout our school and support staff with subject knowledge. 

Our goal is to provide pupils with the knowledge, understanding, values, attitudes and skills they need in order to reach their potential as individuals within the community and wider world. The programme of study we use will empower them to learn life skills, to assist their personal, spiritual and physical growth. We examine the changes that everyone undergoes and to deal with today’s society. We enable pupils to spend time on understanding the rights and responsibilities that are part of being a remarkable individual.   

Pupils at Aylesham Primary School use the ‘School Values’ Flying High, Resilience, Creativity and Team Work, alongside the school rules ‘Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be Ready’ in a wide range of activities and experiences across the curriculum, participating fully to school life and the community beyond. Pupils learn to identify their own abilities, to work with others and become responsible for their own learning. They learn to empathise and respect humanity, diversity and differences so that they can go on to form the real relationships that are an essential part of life. Likewise, our PSHE curriculum, Jigsaw, encompasses an age appropriate understanding of RSE, as determined in the statutory guidance as well as links to online safety. Today’s pupils are growing up in an increasingly complex world, living their lives seamlessly on and offline. This presents many positive and exciting opportunities, but also challenges and risks. We wish for our school and the wider community to equip children with the knowledge needed to make the best use of the internet and technology in a safe, considered and respectful way, so they are able to reap the benefits of the online world. We support all children, enabling them to be safe and to understand and develop healthy relationships which will prepare them for the future. 

 

Implementation 

Our whole school approach to PSHE and RSE is down to the belief that success in these areas will lead to excellence across the whole curriculum. At Aylesham we deliver the PSHE curriculum through the use of the online scheme JIGSAW and units from National Online Safety. The curriculum is ‘Spiral’ so each year group covers the same topic in a more in-depth way as they move through the school, building on all the knowledge they have previously learnt. It is split into 6 units, one for each half term in school. 

>Being me in my world – Self-image and identity 

>Celebrating differences- Online relationships 

>Dreams and goals – Online reputation 

>Healthy me- Health, wellbeing and lifestyle 

>Relationships – Managing online relationships 

>Changing me- online bullying 

Throughout the themes Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) are threaded throughout but is at the heart of two cores themes Relationships and changing me.  

Children have weekly PSHE sessions that are delivered by all teaching staff. The programme of study shows progression across all key stages within the PSHE core themes as titled in the grid above. The curriculum equips our children with meaningful content that places an emphasis on building resilience, nurturing both mental and physical health and communication and language skills. The use of PSHE curriculum is intended to equip our children with the knowledge and skills to make self-informed decisions. Each session that is taught can be recorded in a floor book Yr R and Yr 1, individual books Yr 2-6, or through classes discussions including the use of drama, circle time and some written activities. Evidence is gathered and then displayed within the floor book or individual books for children to look through to recap previous learning. If occasions arise within individual classrooms where teachers feel that an extra PSHE session may be appropriate due to a specific issue this would be encouraged. 

 

EYFS 

Through Personal, Social, Emotional Development children are supported to build constructive and respectful relationships that allow them to play, learn and develop alongside both adults and their peers. As children make friendships they learn to manage conflicts and rivalries with the support of adults. Children are empowered to envisage themselves as valuable individuals who are aware of what makes them unique In the Early Years children are encouraged to express their feelings and adults carefully model the handling of these feelings and emotions to support children in becoming independent in moderating their own feelings. Children are taught to manage their own physical needs and understand the importance of respecting others privacy. Online safety is also part of the PSHE strategy that we use. A large part of the curriculum in the Early Years supports the developing resilience within young children, children are encouraged to persevere to meet their goals and targets. As a part of the learning journey experienced in the Early Years developing the understanding of rules and routines is an integral part that runs parallel to all. 

 

Impact 

Our teaching of PSHE will lead to children meeting the standards of attainments across the school and those that are expected of our children nationally. Children will each make progress relative to their own individual starting point. The implementation and impact of the PSHE curriculum is assessed across school to ensure that children are provided with the best possible chance at succeeding. We strive to ensure that by the end of their time with us at Aylesham each child will: 

>Recognise and apply the British Values 

>Be able to recognise, understand and manage their own emotions 

>Understand who they can rely on and ask for support. 

>Look after their own mental health and ask for support where necessary. 

>Be on their way to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

>Recognise differences and have an understanding of diversity. 

>Apply learnt skills in real life situations 

>To have a good understanding of online safety. 

>Demonstrate self-confidence and self-esteem. 

>Have developed and maintained healthy relationships with peers and adults. 

>Understand the physical aspects involved in the teaching of RSE at the level appropriate to them as an individual. 

>Show respect to themselves and others. 

 

 

Autumn 1 

BEING ME 

Autumn 2 

CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES 

Spring 1 

DREAMS AND GOALS 

Spring 2 

HEALTHY ME 

Summer 1 

RELATIONSHIPS 

Summer 2 

CHANGING ME 

Year R 

Self-identity Understanding feelings  

Being in a classroom Being gentle 

Rights and responsibilities 

Identifying talents  

Being special  

Families  

Where we live  

Making friends 

Standing up for yourself 

Challenges Perseverance Goal-setting  

Overcoming obstacles Seeking help  

Jobs  

Achieving goals 

Exercising bodies Physical activity Healthy food Sleep Keeping clean Safety 

 

Family life Friendships Breaking friendships Falling out Dealing with bullying  

Being a good friend 

 

Bodies  

Respecting my body Growing up  

Growth and change Fun and fears Celebrations 

National Online Safety Unit 

Self- image and identity. 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online relationships 

National online safety Unit 

Online reputation 

National online safety Unit 

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle. 

National online safety Unit 

Managing online information 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online bullying 

Year 1 

Feeling special and safe Being part of a class Rights and responsibilities  

Rewards and feeling proud  

Consequences  

Similarities and differences Understanding bullying and knowing how to deal with it  

Making new friends Celebrating the differences in everyone 

Setting goals Identifying successes and achievements  

Learning styles  

Working well and celebrating achievement with a partner 

Tackling new challenges Identifying and overcoming obstacles Feelings of success 

Keeping myself healthy Healthier lifestyle choices  

Keeping clean  

Being safe  

Medicine safety/safety with household items Road safety  

Linking health and happiness 

Belonging to a family Making friends/being a good friend  

Physical contact preferences 

People who help us Qualities as a friend and person Self-acknowledgement Being a good friend to myself 

Celebrating special relationships 

 

Life cycles – animal and human  

Changes in me  

Changes since being a baby  

Differences between female and male bodies (correct terminology) Linking growing and learning  

Coping with change Transition 

National Online Safety Unit 

Self- image and identity. 

National online safety Unit 

Online relationships 

National online safety Unit 

Online reputation 

National online safety Unit 

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle. 

National online safety Unit 

Managing online information 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online bullying 

Year 2 

Hopes and fears for the year 

Rights and responsibilities  

Rewards and consequences  

Safe and fair learning environment  

Valuing contributions Choices 

Recognising feelings 

Assumptions and stereotypes about gender  

Understanding bullying Standing up for self and others  

Making new friends Gender diversity Celebrating difference and remaining friends 

 

Achieving realistic goals Perseverance Learning strengths  

Learning with others Group co-operation Contributing to and sharing success 

 

Motivation Healthier choices  

Relaxation 

Healthy eating and nutrition  

Healthier snacks and sharing food 

 

Different types of family Physical contact boundaries  

Friendship and conflict Secrets Trust and appreciation  

Expressing appreciation for special relationships 

 

Life cycles in nature Growing from young to old  

Increasing independence Differences in female and male bodies (correct terminology) Assertiveness Preparing for transition 

 

National Online Safety Unit 

Self- image and identity. 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online relationships 

National online safety Unit 

Online reputation 

National online safety Unit 

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle. 

 

National online safety Unit 

Managing online information 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online bullying 

Year 3 

Setting personal goals 

Self-identity and worth Positivity in challenges Rules, rights and responsibilities  

Rewards and consequences  

Responsible choices Seeing things from others’ perspectives 

_____________________ 

 

Families and their differences  

Family conflict and how to manage it (child-centred) Witnessing bullying and how to solve it Recognising how words can be hurtful Giving and receiving compliments 

 

Difficult challenges and achieving success 

Dreams and ambitions New challenges Motivation and enthusiasm  

Recognising and trying to overcome obstacles Evaluating learning processes  

Managing feelings Simple budgeting 

 

Exercise Fitness challenges Food labelling and healthy swaps  

Attitudes towards drugs Keeping safe and why it’s important online and off line scenarios 

Respect for myself and others 

Healthy and safe choices 

 

Family roles and responsibilities  

Friendship and negotiation Keeping safe online and who to go to for help Being a global citizen 

Being aware of how my choices affect others Awareness of how other children have different lives  

Expressing appreciation for family and friends 

How babies grow Understanding a baby’s needs 

Outside body changes Inside body changes Family stereotypes Challenging my ideas Preparing for transition 

 

National Online Safety Unit 

Self- image and identity 

National online safety Unit 

Online relationships 

National online safety Unit 

Online reputation 

National online safety Unit 

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle 

National online safety Unit 

Managing online information 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online bullying 

Year 4 

Being part of a class team Being a school citizen Rights, responsibilities and democracy (school council)  

Rewards and consequences  

Group decision-making Having a voice 

What motivates behaviour 

Challenging assumptions Judging by appearance Accepting self and others Understanding influences Understanding bullying Problem-solving Identifying how special and unique everyone is First impressions 

Hopes and dreams Overcoming disappointment  

Creating new, realistic dreams  

Achieving goals  

Working in a group Celebrating contributions Resilience Positive attitudes 

Healthier friendships Group dynamics  

Smoking  

Alcohol  

Assertiveness Peer pressure  

Celebrating inner strength 

Jealousy 

Love and loss  

Memories of loved ones Getting on and Falling Out Girlfriends and boyfriends Showing appreciation to people and animals 

 

Being unique  

Having a baby  

Girls and puberty Confidence in change Accepting change Preparing for transition Environmental change 

 

National Online Safety Unit 

Self- image and identity. 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online relationships 

National online safety Unit 

Online reputation 

National online safety Unit 

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle. 

National online safety Unit 

Managing online information 

National online safety Unit 

Online bullying 

Year 5 

Planning the forthcoming year  

Being a citizen Rights and responsibilities 

Rewards and consequences 

How behaviour affects groups  

Democracy, having a voice, participation 

 

 

Cultural differences and how they can cause conflict 

Racism Rumours and name-calling  

Types of bullying  

Material wealth and happiness  

Enjoying and respecting other cultures 

 

Future dreams  

The importance of money Jobs and careers 

Dream job and how to get there  

Goals in different cultures Supporting others (charity) Motivation 

 

Smoking, including vaping Alcohol  

Alcohol and anti-social behaviour  

Emergency aid  

Body image  

Relationships with food Healthy choices Motivation and behaviour 

 

Self-recognition and self-worth  

Building self-esteem  

Safer online communities Rights and responsibilities online  

Online gaming and gambling  

Reducing screen time Dangers of online grooming SMARRT internet safety rules 

Self- and body image Influence of online and media on body image Puberty for girls  

Puberty for boys Conception (including IVF) Growing responsibility Coping with change Preparing for transition 

 

National Online Safety Unit 

Self- image and identity. 

National online safety Unit 

Online relationships 

National online safety Unit 

Online reputation 

National online safety Unit 

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle. 

National online safety Unit 

Managing online information 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online bullying 

Year 6 

Identifying goals for the year Global citizenship Children’s universal rights Feeling welcome and valued  

Choices, consequences and rewards  

Group dynamics Democracy, having a voice Anti-social behaviour Role-modelling 

Perceptions of normality Understanding disability Power struggles Understanding bullying Inclusion/exclusion Differences as conflict, difference as celebration Empathy 

 

Personal learning goals, in and out of school  

Success criteria  

Emotions in success Making a difference in the world  

Motivation  

Recognising achievements Compliments 

 

Taking personal responsibility 

How substances affect the body 

Exploitation, including ‘county lines’ and gang culture  

Emotional and mental health  

Managing stress 

 

Mental health Identifying mental health worries and sources of support  

Love and loss  

Managing feelings 

Power and control Assertiveness  

Technology safety  

Take responsibility with technology use 

 

Self-image Body image Puberty and feelings Conception to birth Reflections about change Physical attraction Respect and consent Boyfriends/girlfriends Sexting  

Transition 

 

National Online Safety Unit 

Self- image and identity. 

National online safety Unit 

Online relationships 

National online safety Unit 

Online reputation 

National online safety Unit 

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle. 

National online safety Unit 

Managing online information 

 

National online safety Unit 

Online bullying 

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