PSHE

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)

PSHE education is a subject through which enables pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepared for life and work. Through teaching this subject, we aim to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, team working and critical thinking in the context of three core themes: health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world (including economic wellbeing and aspects of careers education).

We have selected the Jigsaw scheme of work to deliver our PSHE curriculum. Jigsaw 3-11 offers a comprehensive programme for Primary PSHE, including statutory Relationships and Health Education, in a spiral, progressive and fully planned scheme of work, providing children with the knowledge and experiences to help them navigate their world and to develop positive relationships with themselves and others. PSHE is taught in all year groups following the resources and lesson plans from the Jigsaw scheme of work

The structure and sequencing of the curriculum helps children understand and value how they fit into and contribute to the world. With strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health, Jigsaw 3-11 properly equips schools to deliver engaging and relevant PSHE using a whole-school approach. All Jigsaw lessons also include mindfulness through the use of Chime Time. This allows children to develop their emotional awareness, concentration, focus and self-regulation. 

SRE Education 

Statutory SRE Education 

From September 2020, it is statutory for all primary schools to deliver Relationships and Health Education, from which there is no right of withdrawal by parents/carers. 

Additional Sex Education and Right of Withdrawal

Poppleton Ousebank Primary School has additionally chosen to deliver Sex Education, beyond the statutory relationships education and National Curriculum for Science, as recommended by the Department for Education. This is delivered at an appropriate level to pupils’ physical, emotional and sexual development, taking into account SEND and the religious backgrounds of pupils as appropriate. 

If you wish to view the sex and relationships curriculum, including what content is taught at what point in the year, please see the PSHE curriculum document below, within which this content is taught. If you wish to view any resources we use in PSHE, including RSE resources, please contact the headteacher and this can be shared via e-mail or face to face as appropriate.

Our policy, which can be accessed below, is reviewed annually and families are consulted at each review. Families can still provide feedback or ask questions by completing this consultation form. 

Links: 

Click for: Policy for Relationships and Sex Education 

Click for: Relationship and Sex Education – DFE Guide for Parents/Carers

Click for: PSHE – Long-Term Plan

Click for: Jigsaw Information Leaflet

Click for: RSHE Jigsaw Parent/Carer Information Leaflet

Click for: PSHE – National Curriculum Guidance