Personal Development, PSHE and Relationships Education
Careers, People and Places Overview
PSHE Intent
Why do we teach this? Why do we teach it in the way we do?
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) is central to all aspects of pupil learning at Carr Lodge Academy, both in the classroom and beyond. It is taught both as timetabled weekly lessons and across the school day in every aspect of school life.
We teach PSHE following the Jigsaw whole school approach which establishes consistency. Jigsaw is a comprehensive PSHE programme underpinned by mindfulness, philosophy and practice. Jigsaw nurtures our children to become confident and successful increasing their capacity to learn and preparing them for the challenges of the modern world. Our PSHE lessons also provide children with opportunities to develop their emotional intelligence and life skills. Our teachers are able to confidently adapt Jigsaw lessons based on their own class needs and supplement learning if issues or new concepts arise.
Teaching children about our Protected Characterisitics is underpinned through our whole curriculum design which uses lenses to focus on specific concepts to ensure children leave primary schools as strong, respectful and tolerant citizens in the wider world. Some concepts are also taught explicitly within our PSHE lessons or working alongside outside agencies.
We also teach children through our Academy Learning Behaviours and ensure these skills are taught explicitly within lessons.
Implementation
What do we teach? What does this look like?
Through the PSHE curriculum, we aim to:
- develop pupils’ understanding of the world and of personal, social, health, emotional and citizenship concepts and relevant vocabulary
- provide pupils with a relevant, age appropriate and broad curriculum
- understand issues relating to their own health, personal care, sexual development and relationships
- enable pupils to make choices
- provide pupils with strategies to maintain personal wellbeing, promote resilience and equip pupils with skills to keep themselves and others safe
- promote an atmosphere celebrating equality and diversity
- enable learners to form appropriate relationships and give them a sense of dignity and respect for each other
- develop personal responsibility, self-confidence and assertiveness
- empower learners so they have more control over their own life
- enhance their self esteem
Our half term units of work include:
· Being Me in My World
Includes lessons on Self-Identity, Group Identity, Responsibilities, Consequences, Teamwork and introduces the Jigsaw Charter.
· Celebrating Difference
Includes lessons on Similarity & Difference, Bullying, Stereotyping, Racism, Discrimination and Celebrating Differences and Individuality.
· Dreams and Goals
Includes lessons on Aspirations, Goals, Challenges, Teamwork, Resilience, Jobs and Careers and Simple Budgeting.
· Healthy Me
Includes lessons on Drugs and Alcohol Education, Self-Esteem and Confidence as well as Healthy Lifestyle choices.
· Relationships
Includes lessons on Friendship, Family and other Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Loss and Bereavement.
· Changing Me
Includes lessons on Coping Positively with Change, Puberty, Environmental and Life Cycles (includes Human Reproduction).
Useful Documents
Relationships Curriculum Overview Map
Jigsaw and Protected Characterisitics