At Northiam C of E Primary, it is our aim that pupils will leave our school with the knowledge, understanding and emotions to be able to lead active, positive and successful roles in today’s diverse society. It is important to us that our pupils have high aspirations, believe in themselves and realise they are capable of great things if they put their mind to it.
The PSHE curriculum at Northiam C of E Primary is based upon the statutory requirements for Relationships and Health education and covers wider PSHE learning, in line with the requirement of the National curriculum (2014) that schools ‘should make provision for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE).’ Where our lessons go beyond these requirements (primarily in the Citizenship and Economic wellbeing areas) they refer to the PSHE Association Programme of Study which is recommended by the DfE. Our curriculum supports the requirements of the Equality Act through direct teaching, for example learning about different families, the negative effect of stereotypes and celebrating differences, in addition to the inclusion of diverse teaching resources throughout the lessons.
Teachers plan lessons for their class using our progression of skills document and use KAPOW as a tool to deliver our learning. The progression document ensures the curriculum is covered and the skills and knowledge taught is progressive from year group to year group.
A range of teaching and learning activities are used and are based on good practice in teaching RSE/PSHE education to ensure that all pupils can access learning and make progress. All lessons include opportunities for differentiation to stretch the most able learners and give additional support to those who need it. A range of lessons, stories, scenarios, and video clips provide the opportunity for pupils to engage in real life and current topics in a safe and structured way. Role-play activities are also included to help pupils play out scenarios that they may find themselves in. There are meaningful opportunities for cross-curricular learning, in particular with Computing for online safety and Science for growing, nutrition, teeth, diet and lifestyle.
Through well-planned and progressive teaching of PSHE, children will leave Northiam C of E Primary equipped with skills to deal with challenges they may face and to help them have good mental health and positive wellbeing. Pupils will be able to make informed choices now and in the future around their health, safety, wellbeing, relationships, and financial matters and will become confident individuals and active members of society.
