Brackenhill Primary School

Brackenhill Primary School

Personal, Social and Health Economic (PSHE) Education Policy

Introduction

Whilst PSHE education remains a non-statutory subject, section 2.5 of the National Curriculum framework (2013) document states that:

‘All schools should make provision for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), drawing on good practice.’

At Brackenhill Primary School, PSHE education is delivered as a whole school approach to ensure pupils are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills and strategies essential to live healthy, safe, productive, responsible and balanced lives. We believe that providing a caring, happy and safe environment encourages high expectations of achievement and behaviour, and enables individuals to develop their potential in all aspects of the curriculum. We encourage our pupils to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. We ensure that they experience the process of democracy in school through the school council. We teach them about rights and responsibilities. We aim to foster attitudes which will instill self-confidence, create a sense of personal excellence and help pupils acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to life and work and become valued members of a fast changing, multicultural world.

Aims and Objectives

The aims of PSHE education are to enable the children to:-

·  Know and understand what constitutes a healthy lifestyle

·  Be aware of risks and safety issues

·  Understand what makes for good relationships with others

·  Have respect for others, regardless of race, gender and mental and physical disability

·  Be independent and responsible members of the school community

·  Be positive and active members of a democratic society

·  Develop self-confidence and self-esteem and make informed choices regarding personal and social issues

·  Develop good relationships with other members of the school and the wider community

·  Develop financial capability skills for future economic well-being

Links to other Policies

This policy has clear links with other school policies aimed at promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development including our Behaviour Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy, E Safeguarding Policy, Race Equality Policy, Religious Education Policy, Healthy Eating and Drinking Policy, Sex and Relationships Policy, Anti Bullying Policy and Drug Education Policy.

PSHE Education and Citizenship Programmes of Study

PSHE education follows the Framework for PSHE and Citizenship Programmes of Study, given as non-statutory guidance in the National Curriculum. This framework will be delivered through a variety of teaching strategies including SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) guidance. It will also be taught through cross curricular links, whole school and key stage assemblies, faith worship assemblies and other activities or school events such as residential visits, enrichment activities, School Council and Linking Schools Project. A whole school approach will be used to implement the Framework.

In the Foundation Stage PSED (Personal, Social and Emotional Development) is a prime area of learning and development. The three aspects of PSED as stated in the EYFS Development Matters Guidance, underpin all learning:

1  Making Relationships

2  Self-confidence and Self-awareness

3  Managing feelings and Behaviour

Teaching and Learning

We use a range of teaching and learning styles:

·  SEAL is used to support the teaching of PSHE to promote children’s social and emotional development .

·  We place an emphasis on active learning by including the children in discussions, investigations and problem-solving activities.

·  We encourage the children to take part in a range of practical activities that promote active citizenship, e.g. sporting activities with neighbouring schools, enterprise projects and the planning and delivery of special events such as assemblies and school performances.

·  Opportunities are made available for pupils to participate in discussion to resolve conflicts or set agreed classroom rules of behaviour.

·  We offer children opportunities to hear visiting speakers, such as health workers, police and representatives from local faith groups, who we invite into school to talk about their role in creating a positive and supportive local community. The yearly visit from the Life Education Caravan ensures health issues are addressed throughout the school.

·  The School Council meets regularly to discuss the views of pupils and to make decisions which contribute to school improvement.

·  At playtimes and lunchtimes, opportunities exist for playing co-operatively using play equipment.

·  PSHE is delivered through curriculum areas e.g. LITERACY (drama and roleplay, debate and discussion), MATHS (money problems, profit and loss and value for money), PE (improving health), SCIENCE (environmental, health and drug issues) and RE (beliefs, values and practices).

·  Lunchtime and after school clubs provide children with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities which meet children’s physical, emotional and social needs.

·  There is a strong focus on PSHE in the Nurture Group. Planning is based on the half-termly SEAL themes and is closely linked to the Boxall Profile objectives to match children’s individual developmental and behavioural needs.

Assessment, Recording and Reporting

Teachers assess the children’s work in PSHE education by making informal judgements as they observe them during lessons. We have clear expectations of what the pupils will know, understand and be able to do at the end of each key stage. Teachers inform parents of their child’s progress through parents’ evenings and the yearly school report.

Inclusion

We teach PSHE education to all our pupils, regardless of their ability, gender, ethnicity, race, religion or language. Learning opportunities are matched to the individual needs of children with learning difficulties. Activities and debates challenge our most able pupils to formulate personal views based on evidence they research and discuss. Children have access to a Learning Mentor as the need arises.

PSHE Coordinator

The subject leader is responsible for monitoring standards in PSHE education. This is achieved through monitoring planning, scrutinising pupils’ work and pupil interviews. The subject leader is also responsible for informing the rest of the staff about new developments and advising colleagues on resources to aid planning. At present all resources are held centrally in the PSHE resource cupboard in the intervention room. The resources will be developed, maintained and reviewed annually.

Approved by

Headteacher ______Date______

Chair of Governors______Date______

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