Mayfield Primary SchoolPSHE & Relationships Education: Vision
PSHE & RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION LEADER
Mrs Miller
'ALWAYS START WITH WHY'
What is PSHE & RSHE?
We have set out in these two website pages how we map out and deliver a clear, consistent, appropriate and responsive curriculum for our children to meet their needs. You can download copies of every central document at the base of the relevant pages (VISION or CURRICULUM OVERVIEW) in PDF format. The subject guide and policy itself can be found at the base of this page.
To take a look at our curriculum overview page CLICK HERE.
Our Vision For PSHE
At Mayfield, we value Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) as it supports our children in their social and emotional development as well as promoting their health and well-being. We believe that in order for our children to thrive, they need a secure understanding of how to manage their feelings and relationships and how to face challenges in their lives.
Through our PSHE curriculum, our children build the knowledge and understanding that they need to be positive citizens and to play effective role in their community. Our lessons give children an understanding of the rights and responsibilities that are part of being a good citizen, which enables them to play an active and healthy part in the life of our school, their community and the world.
We strive for our children to be informed, thoughtful and responsible individuals who are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Our Vision For RSHE
Relationships and Health Education is compulsory in English schools, ‘to provide pupils with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, values and skills they need in order to reach their potential as individuals and within the community’ and we want to teach our Mayfield children these valuable skills. Content that is covered in our RSHE lessons varies from physical and mental wellbeing to forming healthy relationships, being safe online, and being active, democratic citizens. Some of these are also taught through PE, RE, computing and, most specifically, science.
At Mayfield, we teach our pupils content in an age appropriate and developmentally appropriate way, ‘with respect to the backgrounds and beliefs of pupils and parents while always with the aim of providing pupils with the knowledge they need’. This is why we are confident that when we have discussions with our pupils, we do so in a safe, respectful and clearly thought out manner, ensuring that our pupil’s safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds.
How We Plan For, And Teach, PSHE & RSHE
We follow the ‘My Happy Mind’ scheme of work for PSHE, which has an integrated whole school approach. Each class has a weekly PSHE session to explore these themes. This subject is taught mainly with various hands on activities, discussions, debates and circle time. Our PSHE curriculum is embedded in our whole-school ethos where we celebrate difference and values of respect, tolerance and equality. At Mayfield we aim to provide experiences that will have maximum impact on learning through developing confidence, encouraging an active role and developing good, respectful relationships. Teaching methods are designed to encourage sharing ideas as part of a group and listening and respecting the views of others. We have designed our curriculum with three specific strands. Strand 1: E-Safety this is taught explicitly at the outset of each new project (full details can be found within the computing curriculum section); Strand 2: The PSHE and Relationships section which runs throughout the year; Strand 3: Responsive Units - planned for deployment when required (e.g. as common themes or issues appear in school, our community or in the wider world - these do not happen at a certain time, the key is ‘responsive’ and always based upon children’s needs, which incorporates the POL-ED scheme of work and bespoke community based resources and organisations. The RSHE section is taught through the relevant units planned across school throughout the year within the Science curriculum as outlined in the National Curriculum. These strands, and specific units of study, can be found on the following pages, all of which follow the guidance of the Department for Education. KS1: Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense. KS1: Notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults. UKS2: Describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals; describe the changes as humans develop to old age. (They should learn about the changes experienced in puberty.) Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education relies on a structured vocabulary to ensure clear communication of its themes. Our curriculum has a progressive and well-developed PSHE vocabulary that aids in discussions about mental health, relationships, citizenship, safety and economic awareness, ensuring that all of our children can engage meaningfully with these topics. Clear terminology supports curriculum development, guidance on sensitive issues, and alignment with safeguarding principles, fostering a holistic and supportive learning environment.
How We Adapt Learning, And Record Learning, In PSHE & RSHE
The impact of our PSHE & RSHE curriculum is evident in the confidence our children demonstrate when expressing their feelings and managing their friendships. Children at Mayfield learn to use their voice to express their emotions and to use words to solve problems. We also see the impact of this learning in our children’s engagement with their community and their care for others. The choices our children make to keep themselves safe and healthy also reflect the impact of our PSHE curriculum.
In PSHE & RSHE, children’s work is gathered, as necessary, in:
Classroom Big Books
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PSHE & RSHE Enrichment Opportunity:
My Happy Mind as part of our beyond hours offer.
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My latest work as leader.....
* ensuring that the RSHE requirements are fully implemented.
* full integrating our partnership with 'My Happy Mind' across school.
* working with colleagues in Computing and the Safeguarding Multi-Agency team to monitor the consistent delivery of each strand.