PSHE Curriculum Overview
The PSHE Association describes Personal, Social and Health Education as giving
pupils the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves health
and safe, preparing them for life and work in modern Britain. It teaches pupils
about transferable skills including self awareness, empathy, communication and
teamwork, supports pupils in their wellbeing and helps them to manage issues
which could affect their ability to learn, such as anxiety and unhappy
relationships.
Stoneham Park Primary Acdemy, PSHE is delivered through three levels:
- Planned, mapped discrete lessons and opportunities for class and smaller group teaching
- Making the most of cross curricular links and responding to events as they arise
- Whole school events, themes and routines which underpin the ethos of the school including collective worship
By the end of their time in Key Stage 2, our aim is that children will be able to
demonstrate that they recognise their own worth and that of others, to express
their views confidently and listen to and show respect for the views of others.
They will be able to identify positive ways to face new challenges, discuss
changes they will go through and demonstrate some ways of dealing with these
in a positive way. They will explain how they will develop skills to work in the
future and make choices about how to develop healthy lifestyles for body and
mind.
They will make judgements and decisions, list ways of resisting negative
peer pressure and explain how to manage risks in different familiar situations.
Children will be able to explain how their actions have consequences for
themselves and others. They will be able to describe the nature and
consequences of bullying, and express ways of responding to it. They will be able to respond to negative behaviours such as stereotyping and aggression and demonstrate respect and tolerance towards people different from themselves.
Each year group from 1-6 has the same focus topic each half term using the 'Thought Box' scheme of work. Objectives, resources and activities are differentiated within each topic. Approaches to teaching approaches vary and include (but are not limited to): Debates, Group/Individual Research & presentation, Draw & Write, Drama & Role Play, Group/Individual Writing tasks and Circle Times. In addition, other ongoing class practices and collective worship themes can also address and teach the objectives.
As part of our 'Dream Catcher' visitor programme we invite in professionals and members of the community to add to the provision and provide expert
knowledge and memorable experiences. For example, air ambulance crew visits, Winchester Basics Bank staff and the NSPCC.
The benefits for pupils from PSHE education are relevant both now and in the
future and link very clearly to our Trust values. Knowledge and skills such as being able to sustain healthy & safe relationships, establishing a good sense of self awareness, together with an ability to manage risk, experience change and communicate effectively are helpful for pupils being able to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. It will help children to manage many significant opportunities and challenges they will face growing up. Some of these are detailed in this linked document produced by the PSHE association.
Our PSHE curriculum for Early Years is delivered through the 7 aspects of the EYFS framework as well as participation in whole school events.