PSHE
At Catchgate, PSHE enables children to develop knowledge, skills and understanding about the world around them. It also enables children to develop life long skills which will support them now and in the future. When taught well, PSHE education also helps pupils to achieve their academic potential (PSHE Association, 2020 online). As well as this, it prepares children for life in the ever changing world, and to consider the diverse world we live in.
PSHE is delivered to children through meaningful lessons linked to their over arching theme. All lessons encourage a growth mindset approach which promotes positive behaviour, mental health, wellbeing, resilience and achievement. Children's wellbeing and mental health is considered in all we do throughout the curriculum and there are often times when PSHE may link into other areas of the curriculum. Lessons may be delivered through stories, discussion and activities which follow the KAPOW scheme of work.
We include the statutory Relationships and Sex Education within our whole-school PSHE Programme. RSE is life-long learning about physical, moral and emotional development. Children learn about healthy relationships, different families, respect, love and care. In addition, children will be taught age-appropriate information about puberty, hygiene, the body and sexual reproduction.
Please take a look at our PSHE overview:
PSHE in EYFS
Through Personal, Social, Emotional Development children are supported to build constructive and respectful relationships that allow them to play, learn and develop alongside both adults and their peers. As children make friendships they learn to manage conflicts and rivalries with the support of adults.
Children are empowered to envisage themselves as valuable individuals who are aware of what makes them unique In the Early Years children are encouraged to express their feelings and adults carefully model the handling of these feelings and emotions to support children in becoming independent in moderating their own feelings. Children are taught to manage their own physical needs and understand the importance of respecting others privacy.
A large part of the curriculum in the Early Years supports the developing resilience within young children, children are encouraged to persevere to meet their goals and targets. As a part of the learning journey experienced in the Early Years developing the understanding of rules and routines is an integral part that runs parallel to all.
PSHE in KS1 and KS2
Curriculum planning has been designed carefully to ensure that the curriculum in Key Stages 1 and 2 meets the expectations of The Agreed Syllabus for PSHE.
To ensure progression and a spiral curriculum, we use Kapow as our chosen teaching and learning programme and tailor it to our children’s needs. The jigsaw programme offers a bespoke curriculum that ensures children are able to develop into the most social, emotional, moral, spiritual and resilient young people they can be to take into adulthood. The programme’s complimentary update policy ensures we are always using the most up to date teaching materials and that our teachers are well-supported.
RSE Primary Schools Guide for Parents