PSHE
At Kenilworth, we teach PSHE using the Jigsaw scheme of work. It combines Personal, Social, Health and Economics education, emotional literacy, social skills and spiritual development (mindfulness) together. This is a comprehensive whole-school approach from Nursery to Year 6. There are 6 Puzzles (units/themes) throughout the year and each year group teaches the same Puzzle at the same time as the underlying themes are the same, however the lesson content in each year group will be age appropriate. The 6 themes covered are:
- Being Me In My World
- Celebrating Difference
- Dreams and Goals
- Healthy Me
- Relationships
- Changing Me
Intent:
At Kenilworth, Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE), including Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), promotes a culture that places physical and mental health and wellbeing at the heart of school life. Through PSHE, pupils develop the skills to understand and manage their own wellbeing, practise self-care and contribute positively to the wellbeing of others. PSHE and RSE are central to our school values and ethos and are woven through all aspects of school life. Our curriculum fully meets the requirements of the Statutory RSE and Health Education guidance.
Our PSHE/RSE curriculum, delivered through the Jigsaw programme, aims to support our pupils to become healthy, safe, independent, responsible and considerate members of society. It promotes respect, tolerance and inclusion and prepares pupils to face the challenges and opportunities of modern life. The curriculum equips children with the essential knowledge, skills and attributes needed to protect and enhance their wellbeing now and in the future.
Through our PSHE/RSE curriculum, we aim to:
- support pupils to aspire to be the best they can be, develop ambitions for their future and understand the steps needed to achieve their goals
- stimulate, challenge and nurture pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- promote understanding of physical and mental healthy, helping pupils recognise emotions and develop strategies to build resilience and confidence, including the use of Zones of Regulation
- develop pupils' understanding of rights and responsibilities and what it means to be a valued member of a diverse, inclusive and respectful society
- deepen understanding of fundamental British Values, including democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law and mutual respect and tolerance
- build pupils' self-worth by providing opportunities to contribute positively to school life and the wider community
- support pupils to develop empathy, teamwork skills and the ability to form and maintain positive relationships, treating others with equality, respect and kindness
- teach age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships, through high-quality Relationships and Sex Education
- ensure pupils understand personal safety, both online and offline, and know where and how to seek help when needed.
Implementation
PSHE and RSE are taught through regularly timetabled lessons by familiar staff, using the Jigsaw scheme as a spiral curriculum. Learning is revisited and developed in greater depth as pupils mature, ensuring progression in knowledge, skills and understanding. Lessons are engaging and creative, using approaches such as discussion, role play and games to build confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
Staff receive regular training through INSET and staff meetings to ensure they are confident and skilled in delivering the curriculum. Teaching and learning are monitored through pupil voice, book looks, observations and staff feedback to ensure high-quality provision, up-to-date resources and full coverage of statutory requirements.
Lessons are adapted to meet the needs of individual pupils and classes, with assessments used to celebrate success, identify additional support and inform future development. Teaching promotes a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging participation, reflection and self-evaluation.
The curriculum is enhanced through the No Outsiders programme, which supports pupils' understanding of inclusion and diversity through stories, discussion and questioning, helping to develop vocabulary, oracy, critical thinking and respectful dialogue.
Assemblies, workshops, visitors, theatre groups and cross-curricular links further enrich learning. We work in partnership with parents by sharing curriculum information and signposting resources to support learning at home. Our teaching and school ethos promote safe, caring and equal relationships, helping pupils understand real-life situations appropriate to their ages and know when and how to seek support.
Impact
We are proud of the high-quality PSHE and RSE provision at our school, which is reflected in our well-rounded, confident, tolerant, articulate and independent pupils. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and consistently show respect, empathy and high expectations for themselves and others.
Pupils' behaviour and conduct around school, during lessons, at playtimes and within the wider community reflect the values promoted through the curriculum. They are able to form positive relationships, make informed choices and contribute responsibly to school life.
Through PSHE and RSE, pupils develop essential life skills, knowledge and understanding that support their personal development and future success. The curriculum raises aspirations, builds resilience and equips pupils with the tools they need to stay safe, overcome challenges and thrive both in school and beyond.