Why do we learn PSHE?
At Ark Little Ridge our aim is to provide effective, age-appropriate RSHE education that meets the needs of all our pupils within an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Our experienced and skilled teachers are committed to giving children the skills, knowledge and values necessary to live and learn safely in the modern world.
We invited parents and carers to attend a virtual parent’s information session in February 2021. In this, our subject lead talked through our proposed RSHE Policy, our approach to teaching and the curriculum content to be delivered to our pupils. Parents and carers were then invited to share their views via an online survey. We received 55 responses which were overwhelmingly positive.
Our approach
At Ark Little Ridge we are proud to teach RSHE using the scheme Jigsaw. Jigsaw is a mindful and child-centred approach to RSHE. This scheme enables pupils to build on their prior learning by revisiting the themes to further develop knowledge, values and skills in an and stage-appropriate manner. Themes are often repeated as children move through the school to enable a deeper exploration of related issues.
Jigsaw aims to help children know and value who they really are and how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world. We use this programme as it helps us to deliver emotional literacy, social skills, mindfulness and spiritual development in a cohesive, comprehensive and creative way. Each class from Reception to Year 6 has a weekly lesson that promotes these very important aspects of learning. The lessons are supported by video clips, PowerPoint presentations, music and discussions.
The whole school follows the same theme every half term pitched at the appropriate level. The themes are:-
- Being Me in My World
- Celebrating Difference
- Dreams and Goals
- Changing Me
- Relationships
- Healthy Me
Reception
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Being Me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
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I am learning what being responsible means Being me in my world |
I know which words to use to stand up for myself when someone says or does something unkind |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Dreams and Goals | Changing Me |
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I can say how I feel when I achieve a goal and know what it means to feel proud Dreams and Goals |
I understand that we all grow from babies to adults Changing Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Relationships | Healthy Me |
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I know how to be a good friend Relationships |
I know what a stranger is and how to stay safe if a stranger approach me Healthy Me |
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Being Me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
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I understand my rights and responsibilities within our Learning Charter Being me in my world |
I can tell you some ways I am different from my friends Celebrating difference |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Dreams and Goals | Changing Me |
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I can tell you how I felt when I succeeded in a new challenge and how I celebrated it Dreams and Goals |
I succeeded in a new challenge and how I celebrated it I can identify the parts of the body that make boys different to girls and can use the correct names for these. Changing Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Relationships | Healthy Me |
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I can tell you why I appreciate someone who is special to me Relationships |
I can tell you why I think my body is amazing and can identify some ways to keep it safe and healthy Healthy Me |
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Being Me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
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I understand how following the Learning Charter will help me and others learn Being Me in my World |
I can identify some ways in which my friend is different from me Celebrating Difference |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Dreams and Goals | Changing Me |
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I can explain some of the ways I worked cooperatively in my group to create the Dreams and Goals |
I can recognise the physical differences between boys and girls, use the correct names for parts of the body and know some parts of my body are private Changing Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Relationships | Healthy Me |
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I can identify some of the things that cause conflict between me and my friends Relationships |
I can make some healthy snacks and explain why they are good for my body Healthy Me |
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Being Me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
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I understand why creating a Learning Charter is important to help myself and others in the classroom Being me in my World |
I can tell you about the differences between me and my friends and celebrate these differences Celebrating Difference |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Dreams and Goals | Changing Me |
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I can identify the steps I need to take to reach my goals and dreams Dreams and Goals |
I can identify how bodies change on the inside and outside during the growing up process and can tell you why these changes are necessary so that their bodies can make babies Changing Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Relationships | Healthy Me |
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I can notice and resolve conflict. From this, I can build strong relationships Relationships |
I understand the difference between what is healthy and unhealthy, and I am able to change my behaviours Healthy Me |
Year 4
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Being Me in my World | Celebrating Differences |
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I understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community Being me in my World |
I can tell you a time when my first impression of someone changed as I got to know them Celebrating difference |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Dreams and Goals | Changing Me |
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I know how to make a new plan and set new goals even if I have been disappointed Dreams and Goals |
I can understand what organs are needed to make a baby Changing Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Relationships | Healthy Me |
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I can explain different points of view on an animal rights issue Relationships |
I can recognise when people are putting me under pressure and can explain ways to resist this when I want to Healthy Me |
Year 5
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Being Me in My World | Celebrating Differences |
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I understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community and know how to participate in this Being me in my World |
I can explain the differences between direct and indirect types of bullying Celebrating Difference |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Dreams and Goals | Changing Me |
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I can describe the dreams and goals of a young person in a culture different from mine Dreams and Goals |
I can describe how boys’ and girls’ bodies change during puberty Changing Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Relationships | Healthy Me |
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I can explain how to stay safe when using technology to communicate with my friends Relationships |
I can describe the different roles food can play in people’s lives and can explain how people can develop eating problems (disorders) relating to body image pressures Healthy Me |
Year 6
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Being Me in my World | Celebrating Differences |
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I understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community Being me in my World |
I can explain ways in which difference can be a source of conflict or a cause for celebration Celebrating Difference |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Dreams and Goals | Changing Me |
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I can describe some ways in which I can work with other people to help make the world a better place Dreams and Goals |
I can describe how a baby develops from conception through the nine months of pregnancy, and how it is born Changing Me |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Relationships | Healthy Me |
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I can recognise when people are trying to gain power or control Relationships |
I can evaluate when alcohol is being used responsibly, anti-socially or being misused Healthy Me |