Why is PSHE important?
At Stoke-On-Tern Primary School, we provide a high-quality personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) which enables pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepared for future life and work.
We know that a well-delivered PSHE curriculum can have an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for all children. PSHE education is an essential and necessary part of all pupils’ education, helping them to become independent and responsible members of society.
Our PSHE lessons are based on the PSHE Education Programme of Study, designed by the PSHE Association. This is the only national programme of study for the subject and is regularly signposted to by the Department of Education for schools to use.
The planning is based on three core themes: Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World.
Our curriculum reflects the needs of our pupils and our community. We have forged strong links with external agencies (e.g. local police, fire service and army), who support in the delivery of key areas.
We use a spiral programme of study which revisits themes, gradually extending thinking and knowledge.
Through the discrete teaching of PSHE, discussion and other activities (e.g. quizzes) are used in initial PSHE lessons in order to ascertain ‘where pupils are’ in terms of their knowledge and understanding of various subjects. The teaching programme is then adjusted to reflect the composition of the class with regard to this. Teaching takes into account the ability, age, readiness and cultural backgrounds of all young people in the class and tailored accordingly.
At Stoke-On-Tern Primary School, we have adopted a whole school approach using the ‘Zones of Regulation’ programme which encourages pupils to be able to self-identify how they are feeling and categorise their emotions based on a colour. As the children progress through the school, their ‘emotional vocabulary’ is extended to ensure that all pupils are able to articulate how they are feeling effectively.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development in the Early Years
At Stoke-On-Tern Primary School, we recognise that the prime area of ‘personal, social and emotional development’ is crucial for children to lead healthy and happy lives, and is fundamental to their cognitive development. We place an emphasis on strong, warm and supportive relationships with adults to enable children to learn how to understand their own emotions and that of others. Through adult modelling and guidance, children 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 peacefully. These attributes will provide a secure platform from which children can achieve as they move through the school.
PSHE in Key Stage 1
As the children progress through Key Stage 1, we encourage greater independence in identifying and managing their feelings and emotions. Pupils are encouraged to make simple choices about aspects of their health and wellbeing. Our children are encouraged to recognise the effect of their behaviour on other people, and to cooperate effectively with others. Pupils are encouraged to identify and respect differences between people.
PSHE in Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 2 pupils are encouraged to critically consider ways in which they can effectively manage their feelings and emotions. There is an emphasis on developing self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. Pupils are encouraged to make positive, informed choices as they make their way through life and face new challenges. Pupils gain the knowledge needed to effectively navigate the ever-changing digital world, with an emphasis on staying safe online.
Preparing Pupils for the Next Stage
At Stoke-On-Tern Primary School, we provide our pupils with the knowledge and understanding, attributes and values to prepare them for the transition to secondary school and the challenges of adolescence and their increasing independence.
PSHE overview KS1
PSHE overview LKS2
PSHE overview UKS2
Yearly Overview 2022-2023