PSHE
At Stoneferry Primary School, we teach Personal, Social, Health Education as a whole-school approach to underpin children’s development as people and because we believe that this also supports their learning capacity.
The Jigsaw Programme offers us a comprehensive, carefully thought-through Scheme of Work which brings consistency and progression to our children’s learning in this vital curriculum area.
The overview of the programme can be seen in the link below.
Jigsaw PSHE will support the development of the skills, attitudes, values and behaviour, which enable pupils to:
- Have a sense of purpose
- Value self and others
- Form relationships
- Make and act on informed decisions
- Communicate effectively
- Work with others
- Respond to challenge
- Be an active partner in their own learning
- Be active citizens within the local community
- Explore issues related to living in a democratic society
- Become healthy and fulfilled individuals
This also supports the “Personal Development”and “Behaviour and Attitude” aspects required under the Ofsted Inspection Framework, as well as significantly contributing to the school’s Safeguarding and Equality Duties, the Government’s British Values aganda and the SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural) development opportunities provided for our children
“The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019, made under sections 34 and 35 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017, make Relationships Education compulsory for all pupils receiving primary education…They also make Health Education compulsory in all schools except independent schools. Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education(PSHE) continues to be compulsory in independent schools.”
DfE Guidance p.8
Whole-school approach
Jigsaw covers all areas of PSHE for the primary phase including statutory Relationships and Health Education. The table below gives the learning theme of each of the six Puzzles (units) and these are taught across the school; the learning deepens and broadens every year.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Being Me in My World | Includes understanding my own identity and how I fit well in the class, school and global community. Jigsaw Charter established. |
| Autumn 2 | Celebrating Difference | Includes anti-bullying (cyber and homophobic bullying included) and understanding |
| Spring 1 | Dreams and Goals | Includes goal-setting, aspirations, who do I want to become and what would I like to do for work and to contribute to society |
| Spring 2 | Healthy Me | Includes drugs and alcohol education, self-esteem and confidence as well as healthy lifestyle choices, sleep, nutrition, rest and exercise |
| Summer 1 | Relationships | Includes understanding friendship, family and other relationships, conflict resolution and communication skills, bereavement and loss |
| Summer 2 | Changing Me | Includes Relationships and Sex Education in the context of coping positively with change |
Further information
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They make me feel safe.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“Maths because I love numbers and adding.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I really enjoy playing for the school football team.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They are helpful and kind.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“English because I love writing stories and poems.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“We will look after you and help you.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Be yourself. It’s a great school and you’ll fit in.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They tell jokes and help us learn.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Stoneferry is a friendly school.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“Everything. I enjoy every single second of school.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing.”