St Peter’s of Eaton Square C of E Primary School

PSHE Curriculum Overview

Intent

At St Peter’s C of E Primary School, PSHE enables our children to become independent, confident, healthy and responsible members of society, as well as developing the children intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually. Our Jigsaw PSHE curriculum content has a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health. With an ever-changing society, we are able to provide our children with a strong understanding of the diverse world around them and support them in playing a positive role in contributing to the school and the wider community. At the heart of our PSHE teaching, is a commitment to enhancing and promoting our core Christian Values; Wisdom, hope, forgiveness, service, love and faith.

Implementation 

Pupils are taught PSHE using ‘Jigsaw’ which is a spiral, progressive scheme of work. In the Foundation Stage, PSHE is embedded throughout the curriculum. The objectives taught are the Personal, Social and Emotional Development statements from ‘Development Matters in the EYFS’ and the PSED Early Learning Goals. Reception also uses the Jigsaw Scheme of Work materials.

At Key Stage 1 and 2, PSHE is taught through a clear and comprehensive scheme of work in line with the National Curriculum. We ensure we cover the Health and Well-Being, Relationships and Living in the Wider World Learning Opportunities set out in the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study, which comprehensively cover the statutory Health Education and Relationships Education guidance. 

PSHE is taught through Jigsaw’s six half-termly themes with each year group studying the same unit at the same time (at their own level):

Autumn 1: Being Me in My World

Autumn 2: Differences (including anti-bullying)

Spring 1: Dreams and Goals

Spring 2: Healthy Me

Summer 1: Relationships

Summer 2: Changing Me (including Sex Education)

Impact 

By the time children leave St Peter’s, they will be on their way to becoming healthy, open-minded, respectful, socially and morally responsible, active members of society who appreciate diversity and difference. They will be able to recognise and apply the British Values of Democracy, Tolerance, Mutual respect, Rule of law and Liberty. Through the PSHE skills and knowledge developed throughout their time at St Peter’s, the children will be able to understand and manage their emotions, and be able to look after their mental health and wellbeing. They will be able to develop positive, healthy relationships with their peers both now and in the future. The children will understand the physical aspects involved in RSE at an age-appropriate level, have respect for themselves and others, and have a positive self esteem.