PSHE

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)

Subject Intent:  
We aim to develop resilient, independent, loving and caring individuals who have a sound awareness of the key principles of relationships, respect, careers, health and safety to prepare them for future life.  

We wish to:  

– develop pupils’ cultural capital by giving pupils the information they require to gain a knowledge of the wider world through awe and wonder experiences.  

– create an understanding of a multicultural and diverse world in which we live.   

– promote acceptance, respect and celebrate our differences.   

– inspire awareness of local and wider communities to make positive changes to the world. 

– embed how to keep safe  

– foster British values and what it means to be British.  

– Expand understandings of careers to prepare and inspire pupils.  

– nurture positive relationships (including RSE).  

 – cultivate positive, healthy strategies for physical and mental wellbeing.  

Implementation

  • As a school, we have a strong long-term plan that caters for the needs of all pupils within our school.
  • Weekly PSHE sessions
  • Visits and visitors to school
  • We provide all pupils with opportunities to take a step back and appreciate life (awe) and ask questions that we can discuss as a school (wonder).
  • Subject specific vocabulary.
  • Opportunities for children to reflect on and express their views and opinions
  • Opportunities to develop children’s social, emotional and mental health through trained staff and individualised interventions.
  • Many opportunities for exploring British Values – for example involvement in interviews, school improvement groups, questionnaires.
  • Archbishop of York, Young Leaders’ Award
  • Staff members trained in mental health first aid for children and adults

Impact

  • Pupils will be confident and resilient learners.
  • Pupils will be able to articulate about staying healthy both physically and mentally.
  • Pupils will have a rich vocabulary and vast subject knowledge.
  • Pupils will be prepared for the next step in their lives and have a knowledge of opportunities after school life.
  • Pupils to be able to articulate their feelings and understand feelings of others.
  • Pupils will make strong relationships and understand what a ‘positive’ relationship is.
  • Pupils will have good communication and listening skills to maintain positive relationships.

PSHE Progression Map

Schemes

  • PSHE Association
  • North Yorkshire County Council
  • RSE curriculum
  • Archbishop of York Young Leaders

Here are some of the following things our school has done to enhance our PSHE curriculum:

Hear what our children have to say about PSHE:

‘’ We learn how to stay safe in and out of school, we learn to look after ourselves and the people who keep us safe, illegal/legal drugs and how to cope with bullying.’’ – Year 5 pupil

‘’ I like PSHE because it helps me for my future as I will know how to be safe.’’ – Year 3 pupil