PSHE/Relationships 
At Woodlands, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) and RSE (Relationship and Sex Education) is a planned programme of learning through which children and young people acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives successfully – now and in the future. As part of a whole-school approach, PSHE / RSE Education develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.
SUBJECT OVERVIEW
Progression and Skills
Our Vision for PSHE/Relationships
Intent
At Woodlands Primary school, we recognise the importance of children’s PSHE development.
Implementation
Through the implementation of our curriculum we will embed PSHE throughout the school day and give children the skills in which to help them develop their self-regulation and ability to focus and learn effectively in all subjects. One of the tools we will teach the children to use is ‘mindfulness’ which has proven to have a positive impact on well-being and behaviour.
According to the National Curriculum, every school needs to have a broad and balanced curriculum that:
• promotes the spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school;
• prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life;
• promotes British values.
From September 2020, primary schools in England also need to teach Relationships and Health Education as compulsory subjects and the Department for Education strongly recommends this should also include age-appropriate Sex Education.
Schools also have statutory responsibilities to safeguard their pupils (Keeping Children Safe in Education, DfE, 2019) and to uphold the Equality Act (2010).
The Jigsaw Programme supports all of these areas.
Impact
As we deliver the Kapow curriculum and ensure it becomes embedded in our every day practice, we will see the children more focussed and ready to learn, having developed the skills necessary for self-regulation and appropriate behaviours for learning.
Mental Health
The implementation of our curriculum also goes hand in hand with our Mental Health Lead in post in school. This has raised the importance and profile of pupil’s and staff Mental Health and Wellbeing. The Mental Health Lead will also oversee the implementation and impact of the Kapow Curriculum.
Early Years
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Children’s personal, social and emotional development (PSED) is crucial for children to lead healthy and happy lives and is fundamental to their cognitive development. Underpinning their personal development are the important attachments that shape their social world. Strong, warm and supportive relationships with adults enable children to learn how to understand their own feelings and those of others. Children should be supported to manage emotions, develop a positive sense of self, set themselves simple goals, have confidence in their own abilities, to persist and wait for what they want and direct attention as necessary. Through adult modelling and guidance, they will learn how to look after their bodies, including healthy eating, and manage personal needs independently. Through supported interaction with other children, they learn how to make good friendships, co-operate and resolve conflicts peaceably. These attributes will provide a secure platform from which children can achieve at school and in later life.