PSHE at The Links
Curriculum Intent:
Here at The Links Primary children are always at the heart of any curriculum. We endeavour to promote healthy, independent and responsible members of society. Our PSHE curriculum enables children to understand and value themselves within the context of school, home, the community and also the wider world. We are committed to providing children with a stimulating, engaging and challenging learning environment which allows children the freedom to engage in open and free discussion in a safe space, to challenge gender stereotypes, to understand their own and others mental health, to understand how to fit in and be part of a community and also the wider world.
To deliver an effective and diverse curriculum we use the Jigsaw Programme of Study. Our PSHE curriculum has a strong emphasis upon emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing both mental and physical health. It allows children to explore diversity, understand and respect who they are as individuals and their role within society, to empower them with a voice to be heard and to appreciate the impact of personal choices. This scheme of work supports and contributes to RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural) and British Values which permeates through all aspects of school life. Whilst Jigsaw continues to support our delivery of PSHE, the provision we provide is continually adapted and responsive to the needs of our children.
Curriculum Implementation:
How PSHE is taught:
To continue to ensure high standards of teaching and learning throughout PSHE we implement a progressive curriculum in accordance with National Curriculum Guidelines. PSHE is delivered in a variety of ways including discrete weekly lessons, Assemblies and cross curricular links with RE and PE as well as outdoor educational visits, community work and activities.
- Teachers will begin each area of the curriculum with a Mind Map which demonstrates prior learning. Children will complete the Jigsaw programme ( 6 topics covered throughout the year – Being Me in My World, Celebrating Differences, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships and Changing Me), a progressive and ambitious curriculum which covers all areas of the curriculum including SMSC and British Values. Children will explore the skills and knowledge they wish to know throughout each topic. Children will revisit this at the end of each topic to discuss progress and new skills and knowledge acquired.
- Introduce key vocabulary to deepen knowledge and understanding. Children will be encouraged to apply these knowledge and skills in everyday situations, within school and the wider community.
- Teachers plan opportunities for cross curricular activities to deepening their knowledge and understanding. Cross curricular links with RE continue to aid secure knowledge.
- Children to use knowledge and skills taught throughout the school and wider community.
- Lessons will be evidenced using PSHE Evidence books in addition, technology will be used to record activities where appropriate.