PSHE
AIMS
The aims of PSHE through the Jigsaw schemes of work are to enable children to:
- Have a sense of purpose
- Value self and others
- Form relationships
- Make and act on informed decisions
- Communicate effectively
- Work with others
- Respond to challenge
- Be an active partner in their own learning
- Be active citizens within the local community
- Explore issues related to living in a democratic society
- Become healthy and fulfilled individuals
- Acquire an understanding and experience of British values
INTENT
At Lyon Park, it is our intent that all children will be lifelong learners with the confidence and ability to develop their skills and understanding when having new experiences, meeting new challenges and finding themselves in unfamiliar situations. We offer a nurturing learning environment in which each child is encouraged to develop their full potential academically and socially to ensure they can become successful members of the school and wider community. As a school, we believe that children are all individuals and therefore, we aim to encourage mutual respect through creating healthy relationships, high ambition and resilience. The deliberate choice of using the Jigsaw PSHE scheme supports this and from this our children acquire knowledge, understanding and the skills they need to manage their lives now and in their futures sequentially. It develops the qualities and attributes children need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society and the global community.
IMPLEMENTATION
We follow the Jigsaw PSHE schemes of work when planning for PSHE. This scheme allows children to build on their knowledge and understanding throughout their Primary Education. Jigsaw PSHE is implemented throughout the whole school during weekly whole class lessons focusing on different topics each term. Children are encouraged to use the skills in their daily lives and links are also made to other areas of learning. We offer opportunities for children of all abilities to develop their skills and knowledge in each unit. We carry out the curriculum planning in PSHE in three phases long-term, medium-term (on each year groups Medium Term Plans) and short-term (weekly/daily planning). We often make links through other subjects to content related to religious education especially in English, History, Geography and PHSE.
EYFS – Personal, Social, Emotional Development (PSED)
Children are taught about making relationships, self-confidence and self-awareness and Managing feelings and behaviour. Children will gain knowledge and understanding through the use of first hand experiences, non-fiction texts and stories.
In KS1 & KS2 the following will be implemented:
- Teachers will teach one session of PSHE every week following the guidance from the Jigsaw PSHE scheme
- Each lesson includes a clear learning objective taken from the Jigsaw PSHE schemes of work
- Teachers will differentiate their questioning and activities to ensure provision for all the pupils.
- Whole class teaching is adopted and children work in mixed ability groups, independent or in pairs
- Where necessary teachers children will record their learning and some examples will be stuck into the class PSHE floor book
Organisation:
Every classroom will have a ‘Jerrie Cat’, a ‘Jigsaw piece’ and a chime bar for reflection, mindfulness and discussion.
IMPACT
Assessment:
We assess children’s work in PSHE by making informal judgements as we observe them during lessons and marking the work pupils have completed. Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning and is a continuous process. These ongoing assessments inform future planning and teaching. Lessons are adapted readily and short term planning evaluated in light of these assessments. Teachers make assessments of children daily through;
- regular marking of work
- analysing errors and picking up on misconceptions
- making observations
- pupil voice through questionnaires and pupil interviews.
Please see links below for further information.
Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) Policy
Relationships and Sex Education for Parent/Carers
