Personal, Social and Health Curriculum (including Relationships and Sex Education)

P.S.H.E

Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education

This term at Gladstone Primary Academy, we are introducing an exciting  whole school PSHE scheme called Jigsaw. Jigsaw provides a comprehensive PSHE Programme which covers all the updated requirements of the government guidance and outcomes.

Jigsaw combines PSHE (Physical, Social, Health and Education)  emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development.  Jigsaw’s philosophy starts by building positive self-image, a sense of identity and a healthy relationship with self, and from that starting point helps children grow healthy relationships with others.

Jigsaw is designed as a whole school (ages 3-11)  approach, with all year groups working on the same puzzle theme at the same time.  This whole school focus provides structure and familiarity to children and supports their learning by reinforcing and building on key themes.  Initially, the whole school will be working on the introductory unit called ‘Being Me In My World’ followed by the ‘Healthy Me’ unit before rolling out the termly puzzle pieces which support other themes such as ‘Anti-bullying week’ in the Autumn term.

Jigsaw aims to help children know and value who they really are and how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world. Health Education in Jigsaw embraces not only physical health, but has a strong focus on mental health and emotional literacy throughout, and empowers children to be aware of their own thoughts and feelings and know how to manage and regulate these.

The half termly different puzzle pieces are taught in this order:

Being Me in My World

Celebrating Difference

Dreams and Goals

Healthy Me

Relationships

Changing Me

In line with statutory requirements, before the Changing Me jigsaw begins in June 2027, parents will be given information about how children are taught about their bodies. This provides an opportunity for parents to ask questions and be reassured about how lessons are delivered in an age appropriate way. 

We teach children how they can remain safe and have regular visitors and experiences so that our pupils understand safety in their environment and beyond. Some of our recent visitors have been from the police, fire brigade, Network Rail and the road safety team where pupils had an assessed walk in our local area.

Each year, Gladstone celebrates ‘Anti-bullying’ week in November and the students are encouraged to wear ‘Odd Socks’ to celebrate diversity in our community. Pupils take an active role in discussing the year’s theme during philosophical inquiries and completing activities to challenge understanding about what bullying is and how we can prevent it.

Safer Internet Day is another yearly focus for pupils at Gladstone and e-safety is continually reinforced during computing lessons.  Whole school assemblies are jointly led by our ICT and PSHE lead to reinforce how children can keep safe online through workshops and activities.

PSHE can support young people to develop resilience, to know how and when to ask for help, and to know where to access support. Below are some helpful websites that can provide help and advice for adults and children.

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/online-safety/online-safety-for-schools

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zym3b9q

https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/mental-wellness/kindness-benefits