Our Vision for PSHE Education

At St Barnabas CE First and Middle school, we believe every child deserves an education that prepares them not only for academic success but also to thrive as rounded individuals in modern society. Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education sits at the heart of this commitment.

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.  

At St Barnabas, in addition to Relationships Education, we also teach aspects of Sex Education that is covered in our Science Curriculum. Alongside this we teach about different kinds of relationships, including same sex relationships, and gender identity because it is important that our children should have an understanding of the full diversity of the world they live in and be prepared for life in modern Britain. The Sex Education aspects of PSHE are also taught through the ‘Jigsaw’. 

PSHE is taught through Jigsaw’s six half termly themes with each year group studying the same unit at the same time (at their own level): 

Autumn 1: Being In My World 

Autumn 2: Relationships 

Spring 1: Changing Me (including Sex Education) 

Spring 2: Healthy Me 

Summer 1: Celebrating Differences 

Summer 2: Dreams and Goals  

NB – Year 6 follow ABBYLA so will follow units as follows: 

Autumn 1: Relationships 

Autumn 2: Healthy Me 

Spring 1: Changing Me (including Sex Education) 

Spring 2: Being In My World 

Summer 1: Celebrating Differences 

Summer 2: Dreams and Goals 

It 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 agenda and SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural) development opportunities and is taught in such a way as to reflect the overall aims, values, and ethos of the school. 

Adapting Jigsaw for Our School Community

Whilst we follow the Jigsaw programme, we recognise that our children, families and context have specific needs and characteristics. Our PSHE lead and class teachers carefully consider each lesson's content and approach to ensure it is appropriate and relevant for our pupils.

Beyond the Classroom: Embedding PSHE in School Life

We recognize that effective PSHE education extends far beyond weekly lessons. The skills, values and understanding developed in PSHE sessions are reinforced and 'lived' throughout our school day and across all areas of school life such as:

· Collective worship and assemblies regularly explore PSHE themes, celebrating successes, exploring moral questions, and building whole-school awareness of current wellbeing and relationship topics.

· Our behaviour and relationships policy reflects the principles taught in PSHE, emphasizing respect, kindness, responsibility and positive conflict resolution. Adults model these values in all interactions with children and each other.

· Playground and social times provide opportunities for children to practice the friendship and conflict-resolution skills learned in PSHE, supported by staff who understand the PSHE curriculum and can reference learning when supporting children.

 

Parents/ carers are encouraged to read our PSHE/ RSHE school policy which outlines clear information on all aspects of PSHE and RSHE, including parent Engagement and the Right to Withdraw from Sex Education.

 

Further Information and Resources

For more information about PSHE at St Barnabas CE First and Middle School, please contact:

Hattie Radburn (PSHE Lead - maternity cover) - HRadburn@st-barnabas.dowmat.education 

Rachel Mansell (PSHE Lead) – rmansell@st-barnabas.dowmat.education (maternity leave)

Elizabeth Whetham (Headteacher) - EWhetham@st-barnabas.dowmat.education

Louise Reeder (Curriculum Lead/Deputy Headteacher) - Louise.Reeder@st-barnabas.dowmat.education