PSHE
Intent
We provide a curriculum in which PSHE and citizenship are embedded. Our subject provision includes
opportunities to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral and social cultural development, whilst strongly upholding and promoting our school vision and British Values. This in turn enables all children to develop an understanding of the ever changing world in which we live, develop the skills necessary to take an active role in their community and manage their lives safely and effectively.
At Scott Primary, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) aims to teach our pupils to become creative, respectful, responsible individuals who will fulfil their potential. Using our school values, we provide a curriculum that allows our children to share and express their ideas, thoughts and feelings; understand positive relationships and recognise how to contribute constructively to their community. We promote our school ethos of inclusivity through PSHE lessons, and provide opportunities to support positive well-being and good mental health.
The PSHE curriculum at Scott is supported by our use of the JIGSAW scheme and taught weekly. All the pupils, from Reception to Year 6, follow a sequence of six topics over the school year:
- Being Me In My World
- Celebrating Differences
- Dreams and Goals
- Healthy Me
- Relationships
- Changing Me
Long Term Plan
Pupil Voice
“I like talking about different things, such as relationships.” (Year 5 pupil)
“My PSHE lessons are always fun and interesting.” (Year 2 pupil)
“I like learning about different things that will help us in the future.” (Year 4 pupil)
“I like PSHE because we get to do role play and I enjoy acting out real-life scenarios and solving problems.” (Year 3 Pupil)
“I like expressing my feelings and emotions.” (Year 6 pupil)
“I like learning about dreams and goals and setting our own.” (Year 5 pupil)
“I like learning about different cultures and how everyone is unique.” (Year 5 pupil)
“In PSHE, we share our ideas.” (Year 2 pupil)
Recommended Reads
‘Elmer’ by David McKee
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them…
Once upon a Time Online by David Bedford
“Once upon a time, a laptop arrived in Fairy-tale Land. Join Jack and his friends as they discover the ups and downs of going online!”
Ruby’s Worry by Tom Percival
“Ruby has a worry and it gets bigger. How will she get the worry to disappear?”
Mega Magic Teacher Swap by Rochelle Humes
“Mai discovers that although change might feel scary it can be a good thing. A heart-felt picture book about starting a new year at school.”
Useful Websites
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023
Mental Health Week 2023 – 6th February-10th February
This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Connect’, focusing on the positive connections we have with our friends, families and communities.We will be taking part in daily activities that promote positive mental health, including active ‘Stormbreak’ assemblies, mindfulness tasks and opportunities to be creative! We will also be celebrating the positive connections we have with our friends, family and communities at home!
The Place2Be website has some great resources and activities to encourage us to be mindful of our mental health!
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
