At Wild Bank we use the Jigsaw scheme to teach all PSHE lessons. The Jigsaw scheme is designed as a whole school approach. Jigsaw is a unique, spiral, progressive and effective scheme of work, aiming to prepare children for life, helping them really know and value who they are and understand how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world. It is our aim that all children will receive high-quality, first-class teaching that supports their wellbeing and personal development.
What is PSHE?
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is a school subject taught in every year group at our school. The purpose of this subject is to support pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy, safe and prepared for life and work.
How do we teach PSHE?
At our school, we are committed to providing high quality PSHE lessons for all children through the use of the Jigsaw scheme. Jigsaw is a comprehensive scheme of learning for all year groups. It integrates PSHE, emotional literacy, social skills, spiritual development and SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development). Each class has 1 PSHE lesson per week. Alongside these weekly Jigsaw lessons, children access PSHE learning throughout the school day during different subjects, assemblies, break times and school events.
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE
Jigsaw provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of PSHE, including statutory Relationships and Health Education. There are six Puzzles in Jigsaw that progress from September to July. All year groups work on the same theme (Puzzle) at the same time.
Relationships, Sex and Health Education
As you may be aware, In September 2020 there were some changes to the statutory guidance with regards to teaching Relationships, Sex and Health Education in schools. The Department for Education has now made Relationships and Health Education compulsory in all primary schools.
What is included in Relationships, Sex and Health Education in Primary Schools?
Relationships Education
ncludes learning about the key building blocks of healthy, respectful relationships, focusing on family and friendships, in all contexts, including online.
Health Education
Covers mental wellbeing, internet safety and harms, physical health and fitness, healthy eating, drugs, alcohol and tobacco, basic first aid, puberty and the changing adolescent body.
Sex Education
In KS2, there are three lessons that are classed as ‘Sex Education’ because they cover the topic of Human Reproduction:
Year 4, Lesson 2
(Having a baby)
Year 5, Lesson 4
(Conception)
Year 6
(Conception)
Parents and Carers have the right to withdraw their child from these three lessons. However, there is a huge benefit to children receiving these lessons in the safe environment of their classroom with their class teacher. Children will receive the correct, factual information in an age-appropriate way and have the opportunity to ask any questions and clarify their understanding. This will save them from hearing the information second-hand from their friends.
Lessons linked with puberty and the changing adolescent body are saved for the end of each school year to allow children to already feel settled, safe and secure in their new classes. This helps children to feel comfortable when receiving this education.
Further Information and Resources
For more information about PSHE and RSHE Education, please click on the links below: