PSHE
(Personal, Social and Health Education)
Mrs Wrigley
Subject Lead
Vision
At Woodbank Primary School, personal, social and health education (PSHE) enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of their society and is central to our curriculum; it helps children grow and develop as individuals and as members of families and communities. Through PSHE pupils will have the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active and responsible citizens.
Our children are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across and beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the life of their school and local communities. We want our children to reflect on their experiences and understand how they are developing personally and socially, tackling many of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. They learn to understand and respect our common humanity, diversity and differences so that they can go on to form the effective, fulfilling relationships that are an essential part of life and learning.
"PSHE education gives pupils the knowledge, skills, and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe and to prepare them for life and work in modern Britain." PSHE Association
Intent
The intent of our PSHE curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more.
Our PSHE curriculum has been adapted to meet individual pupil needs. It takes a spiral approach, gradually revisiting topics at a deeper level at each key stage or year group, whilst rehearsing, emphasising and embedding the essential skills and attributes young people need to manage their lives, both now and in the future.
At Woodbank, we aim to deliver our PSHE curriculum so that it dovetails with real life issues, global contexts and local celebrations, as and when they arise. Wherever possible and appropriate to personal contexts, we expect teachers to follow an age-appropriate PSHE programme to provide our children with a sound understanding of risk, and with the knowledge and skills necessary to make safe and informed decisions. We provide our children with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society. Our children are encouraged to develop their sense of self-worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community.
We believe that the purpose of PSHE education is to build, where appropriate, on the statutory content already outlined in the national curriculum and guidance, to cover areas such as: drugs education, financial education, citizenship, personal safety, sex and relationship education (RSE) and the importance of physical activity and diet for a healthy lifestyle.
Pupils should be taught about the society in which they are growing up. These subjects are designed to foster respect for others and for differences, and educate pupils about healthy relationships. Teaching children about the society that we live in and the different types of loving, healthy relationships that exist can be done in a way that respects everyone. Primary schools are strongly encouraged and enabled to cover LGBT content when teaching about different types of families.
These subjects are designed to equip your child with knowledge to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships as well as preparing them for a successful adult life. The important lessons you teach your child about healthy relationships, looking after themselves and staying safe, are respected and valued under this new curriculum.
Teaching at school will complement and reinforce the lessons you teach your child as they grow up. We aim to deliver the content in a way that is age and developmentally appropriate and sensitive to the needs and religious and cultural background of our children.
It is our belief that the skills and attributes acquired through quality PSHE education have a significant impact on pupils' academic achievement, employability and future life chances.
Unicef
The set will contain activities for primary and secondary so please pick out which is appropriate for your child. There is also a reflection and an extension exercise. Activities are easy to carry out with the minimum of equipment - most only need a pencil and paper. Once you click on the link it will take you to the UNICEF website where you can download the pack for free. It is an opportunity for discussion about the different articles with your child.
Curriculum Documents
Links and Downloads
Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX
0161 761 1253
woodbank@bury.gov.uk
