Westcliffe Primary School
'Our school is committed to inspirational teaching that develops aspirational young people.'
Rationale
Our school curriculum aims to give children the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they need to effectively navigate the complexities of life in the 21st Century. The curriculum covers key areas which will support children to make informed choices now and in the future around their health, safety, wellbeing and relationships and will support them in becoming confident individuals and active members of society.
Westcliffe Primary’s RSE/PSHE curriculum covers the Relationships and Health Education statutory guidance (as set out by the DFE), including non-statutory sex education. This is delivered by qualified representatives though Big Talk.
Children’s learning at Westcliffe Primary School through our curriculum significantly contributes to their personal development and supports the four fundamental British values which reflect life in modern Britain: democracy; rule of law; respect and tolerance and individual liberty.
Quality PSHE and RSE teaching is an important element in helping schools to carry out their duty of care with regards to safeguarding, including online safety.
Aims
The statutory guidance states that by the end of Primary children will know about –
How the subject is taught:
PSHE is taught by the class teacher through the Wellbeing Driver. We cover all aspects of PSHE in the weekly driver session. We have a yearly Long Term Plan for mixed year groups which allows children to explore the key areas though a mixture of approaches e.g. discussions, role play, designing informative posters etc. Each area is revisited every year to allow children to build on their knowledge, skills and understanding. The lessons are based upon the statutory requirements for RSE.
In Key Stage 1, the children revisit Internet Safety and British Values and in Key Stage 2 as well as Internet Safety and British Values, aspects of the curriculum are progressively planned so that the children have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding through visiting key topics as suggested by the North Lincolnshire Spiral Curriculum. These sessions are taught over 2 year cycle during PPA time during the weekly Tolerance Driver.
As part of our approach to raising children’s awareness of mental health, weekly ‘Strengths’ assemblies take place in each class, as well as the opportunity to carry out meditation.
In Early Years, children are supported to manage emotions, develop a positive sense of self, set themselves simple goals and have confidence in their own abilities. Through regular adult modelling and guidance, they learn how to look after their bodies, including healthy eating, and manage personal needs independently. Through, stories, role play and supported interaction with other children, they learn how to make good friendships, co-operate and resolve conflicts peaceably. These attributes provide a secure platform from which children can achieve at school and in later life.
If you walk into a PSHE lesson, you will see:
If you have any further enquiries about PSHE in our school, please contact Mrs Clare Murray.