Our curriculum aims to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk management, team working and critical thinking. Our philosophy behind our approach underpins our curriculum and our intent for children to be emotionally literate. It helps children to learn how and when to lead or guard their hearts and develop the ability to bounce back when faced with challenges. We believe that all children should have the same rights and opportunities, which prepare them for life and enable them to fulfil their potential. We value and celebrate everybody.
At Emsworth Primary school children learn to process feelings to ensure they do not live in constant grief, disappointment and hurt. Pupils are taught to understand that negative emotions are part of life and it is okay to not always feel okay. We develop strategies with our pupils to deal with disruptions in their lives and to show empathy and compassion towards others.
We provide children with the courage to tell the truth, to communicate boundaries and share their vulnerabilities appropriately.
The world for all new people looks very different from the way it did 20 years ago when this curriculum was last updated-these changes bring the context into the 21st century. Our PSHE curriculum is a vital tool in preparing children for life in society now and the future. Our schemes of work celebrate each and everybody’s value in society, enabling them to develop their identity and self-esteem as active, confident members of their community.
At Emsworth Primary, we believe that understanding of such values is integral to supporting and developing positive attitudes towards each other and insuring positive emotional wellbeing.
We follow Kapow Primary’s RSE & PSHE scheme of Work and it’s progression is broken down into the following key areas:
learning how to look after mental and physical health and making choices that support wellbeing.
learning to build positive relationships, communicate with respect and understand the importance of kindness and boundaries.
learning to use the internet safely, recognise risks and behave responsibly when communicating or accessing information online.
learning how to recognise risks, respond safely in different situations and seek help when something feels wrong or unsafe.
learning how to prevent illness, manage basic first aid and understand how hygiene, vaccines and healthy habits help keep people well.
learning how to take part in their communities, understand rules, rights and responsibilities, appreciate diversity and fairness and develop early financial literacy.
learning about the changes that happen as they grow, including puberty and developing bodies and how to manage these changes with confidence.
These are supported by Early Year Curriculum strands:
This scheme of work fulfils the statutory requirements for Relationships and Health Education set out by the Department for Education. It also fulfils the National Curriculum requirement to teach PSHE (‘All schools should make provision for personal, social, health and economic education) and goes beyond the statutory requirements by referring to the PSHE Association Programme of Study (recommended by the Department for Education.)
The units are taught in a spiral curriculum that revisits each theme. This enables children to recall and build upon previous learning, regularly exploring the underlying principles of PSHE education in depth that is appropriate for the age and stage of the child.
Our lessons use many creative approaches such as role-play, discussion and games. These activities enable children to build confidence and resilience. Lessons signpost key words, building a rich vocabulary to develop understanding.
Our PSHE scheme of work provides teachers with an effective curriculum for wellbeing. Children are enabled to develop the vocabulary and confidence needed to clearly articulate their thoughts and feelings in climate of openness, trust and respect, and know when and how they can seek the support of others. They are encouraged to apply their understanding of society to their everyday interactions, from the classroom to the wider community.
At Emsworth Primary School we prioritise physical and mental health and wellbeing, providing children with skills to evaluate and understand their own wellbeing needs, practise self-care and contribute positively to the wellbeing of those around them.
Our PSHE curriculum provides a positive impact on the whole child, including their academic development and progress. By acknowledging and reducing social and emotional barriers to learning, we build their confidence and self-esteem.
This is a whole school approach, which positively impacts wellbeing, safeguarding and SMSC outcomes. Children are able to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to succeed at school and in the wider world.
Empathy is our ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings. It builds stronger, kinder communities. It is a crucial life skill that children need in order to learn, thrive and contribute. Children spent the day building their empathy skills with a variety of activities across our year groups.
The theme this year was ‘This is My Place’ encouraging children to feel safe, valued and connected to their communities. The photos below show the maps the children created to show their happy place and sense of belonging.
