Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is a subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, now and in the future. It helps children and young people to stay healthy and safe, while preparing them to make the most of life and work.
When taught well, PSHE education also helps pupils to achieve their academic potential (PSHE Association, 2020 online). From September 2020, Relationships and Health Education has become statutory across all primary schools and this is taught in our school through a PSHE spiral curriculum. This will ensure that PSHE is embedded across the school and the children’s knowledge is built upon each year.
PSHE is studied in six half-term units. Each topic has links to areas of the new statutory requirements.
Autumn1 – Families, Friendships and Safe Relationships
Families and people who care about me, Caring Friendships, Mental Wellbeing, Being Safe
Autumn 2 Respecting ourselves and others – Money and work
Respectful Relationships, Caring Friendships
Spring 1 – Keeping Safe online
Digital Literacy Safer Internet Day Children’s Mental Health Week
Online Relationships, Being Safe, Internet Safety & Harms, Mental Wellbeing
Spring 2 – Belonging to a community
Respectful Relationships, Being Safe
Summer 1 – Physical and mental wellbeing Keeping safe
Mental Wellbeing, Being Safe, Physical Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating
Summer 2 – Growing, changing and keeping safe
Healthy Eating, Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco, Physical Health & Fitness, Basic First Aid, Changing Adolescent Body
We believe by teaching children to study Relationships and Health Education through a PSHE curriculum we are supporting our children:
“To embrace the challenges of creating a happy and successful life and will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships.” (Department for Education 2019)
Topics are organised using a themed approach. The curriculum is enriched by having the opportunity in Year 3 to attend the ‘In It Together’ Conference with another school, attending safety workshops in Year 6 or having a chance at being an Anti-Bullying Champion.
The subject is taught in many ways including discussion, books or relevant group activities ensuring all children can participate. To ensure a safe environment there will be Ground Rules in place.
PSHE also links to other areas of the curriculum including: P.E, Science, R.E and Computing.
The motto of Tanfield Lea Primary School is:
“Opening doors, enriching lives.”
Enrichment opportunities throughout the school include OPAL. This gives the children the chance to be physically active, communicate and become resilient. These skills are key in the personal and physical development of the children and will support them not only as they transition to secondary school but also later on in their lives. Regardless of children’s different starting points, they will learn strategies to help them manage emotional issues and know how to keep themselves healthy both physically and mentally.
To aid personal development further, the school encourages children to have a ‘Growth Mindset.’ This commences as they come in to Preschool and continues to the end of year 6. Children learn the ‘Power of Yet’ and that learning takes place by learning from their mistakes.
The Subject Co-ordinator evaluates coverage and children’s progress by monitoring work that is evidenced in floor books as well as through discussions with children.
The Subject Co-ordinator evaluates coverage and children’s progress by monitoring work that is evidenced in floor books as well as through discussions with children.
Subject Area Progression Map
PSHE Curriculum Progression Document
Relationships Education Policy
Relationships Education Policy
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