PSHE & British Values
Through the PSHE and British Values curriculum we aim to prepare our children for life in the wider world. They will learn about their physical and mental health, how to stay safe online, as well as relationships.
Aims
As a school we aim to promote PSHE and British Values and to create a safe space for children to openly discuss and share their views and opinions.
Children are taught about the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, what determines their physical health and how to build mental resilience and wellbeing. It will also make sure children and young people learn how to recognise when they and others are struggling with mental health and how to respond. (DfE, 2019)
They are able to take part in discussions about current affairs, key issues and express their thoughts and feelings. They are taught practical strategies to deal with their emotions, how to improve their physical and mental health and well-being. They learn about their changing bodies and emotions in preparation for secondary school and adulthood. It is hoped that we equip them with the information they need to make informed decisions in the future and take responsibility for their own health.
All classes have weekly PSHE lessons with Mrs Chauhan and their class teacher. We are following the SCARF (Coram Life Education) and the PSHE Curriculum from September 2020.
Each class discusses the weekly PSHE Picture News theme and discuss British Values, every class has a worry box, an anti-bullying board and two anti-bullying advocates.
We support and promote National and International days such as Anti-Bullying week, LGBTQ+ Awareness, Stephen Lawrence Day, Disability Awareness, Mental Health day, among others.
We advocate the NSPCC PANTS initiative and promote: “Privates are Private” across the school. We also use additional resources as appropriate such as Premier League Stars, Mind, The PSHE Association, amongst others.
Please see the link for National Curriculum for PSHE – National Curriculum in PSHE.
