Intent
We deliver a PSHE Curriculum that is accessible to all and aims to nurture and develop the attitudes, values and skills our children need to thrive in society, addressing any moral, social or cultural issues they might face.
Through our curriculum they will:
- develop a sense of belonging by contributing fully so they reach their potential as members of their school, local and global communities; understanding their social, emotional and spiritual development as they grow; by embracing and appreciating diversity and the differences of those around them, allowing them to build healthy and fulfilling relationships.
- develop confidence in communicating by reflecting on their own experiences and of those around them; by listening and responding to the ideas of others, accepting and celebrating differences; by developing their emotional literacy so they are aware they have a powerful voice in the world.
- develop a resilient attitude by developing knowledge of themselves, becoming aware of their own mental well-being and the strategies to support themselves and those around them; by working well with others, to become increasingly responsible and accountable for their emotions, their behaviour and their learning to enable them to play a healthy and rewarding role in society.
Implementation
Our PSHE curriculum is taught through weekly lessons (planned mainly with the PSHE Association and Education Solutions) that follow the statutory curriculum.
- This will allow children to build on key knowledge, language and meanings in order to understand PSHE and use these across the wider curriculum.
- Children will become healthy and responsible members of society, equipped with the knowledge and skills to make the right choices in society, alongside demonstrating and applying the British Values of Democracy, Tolerance, Mutual Respect, Rule of Law and Liberty
Learning is not confined to the classroom, PSHE themes are covered in weekly assemblies. These include British Values, Northgate Heroes and other planned PSHE topics. Learning also has to be responsive. Issues in class, school an wider national/global issues can be responded to as required
Learning also incorporates the statutory teaching of Relationships, Sex and Health Education.
Impact
At Northgate Primary, our children:
- are healthy and responsible members of society, equipped with the knowledge and skills to make the right choices in society.
- demonstrate and apply the British Values of Democracy, Tolerance, Mutual Respect, Rule of Law and Liberty
- display a healthy and positive outlook towards school and their learning and have developed the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to succeed at school and in the wider world
- develop the vocabulary and confidence needed to clearly articulate their thoughts and feelings in a climate of openness, trust and respect, and know when and how they can seek the support of others
- apply their understanding of society to their everyday interactions, from the classroom to the wider community of which they are a part
- possess the skills to evaluate and understand their own wellbeing needs, practise self-care and contribute positively to the wellbeing of those around them.