PSHE
Intent
At Dorothy Barley Infant School, Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is an embedded part of our broad and balanced curriculum, to enable our pupils to become independent, responsible, healthy and confident members of society. Children are helped to understand how they are developing personally and socially as as well as promoting their mental and physical development. Children will be able to develop the ability to tackle the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. Through discrete teaching, children will understanding what constitutes a healthy lifestyle, develop self-confidence, maintain positive relationships with others, demonstrate respect and understand how to keep themselves safe. They will therefore be well prepared for their future in Key Stage Two and beyond.
PSHE At Dorothy Barley Infant School
Implementation
PSHE is taught discretely once a week. As a school, we use Jigsaw, which is a primary PSHE scheme including statutory Relationships and Health Education. In a spiral, progressive programme, it gives the children relevant learning experiences to help them navigate their world and to develop positive relationships with themselves and others. With strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health, Jigsaw equips schools to deliver engaging and relevant PSHE within a whole-school approach. Jigsaw lessons also include mindfulness allowing children to advance their emotional awareness, concentration and focus.
Pupils at Dorothy Barley Infant School are taught how to positively become members of their community. We ensure that through the school, children take part in national events such as Children in Need and Anti-Bullying Week; understanding how they can help the community they live in. With the use of circle time and discussions in class, pupils are able to express their opinions in a safe environment and listen to differing views respectfully. Vocabulary relating PSHE is identified and taught progressively across the school. Children learn how to talk and relate to each other whilst showing empathy for differing points of view and experiences.
Sparking Curiosity –Â Children are encouraged to explore their emotions, relationships and the wider world, prompting them to ask questions and reflect on their own and others’ experiences
Hands-On and Active Learning – Children have regular opportunities to engage in discussion and debate across the PSHE curriculum.
Independence –Â Our PSHE curriculum equips children with the skills to make informed choices, manage their emotions and take responsibility for their actions and well-being
New Knowledge and Skills –Â The PSHE curriculum is sequenced progressively to ensure prior learning is referred to and built upon.
Empowering Experiences – Our PSHE curriculum is enriched by a variety of sources from outside school.
Curriculum Planning
Early Years Foundation Stage
At Dorothy Barley Infant School, PSHE is developed in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on nurturing children’s emotional and social skills. In Reception, we teach the Jigsaw scheme discretely but also recognise that PSHE is woven throughout everything we do. Children are taught to name their emotions, empathise with others and understand different viewpoints. They are encouraged to build positive relationships and develop a sense of self-worth. Children are helped to understand topics like kindness, sharing and managing feelings, all within a safe and supportive environment. These early lessons lay the foundation for emotional resilience, self-regulation and social awareness as children move through their school journey.
EYFS Personal, Social And Emotional Development Progression Grid
PSHE Knowledge
Our curriculum overviews detail the key PSHE content required for each unit of work. These are shared with children and families at the beginning of each half term to help enhance learning.
