PSHE Education overview

At Cherry Fold we have always placed a high value on Personal, Social, Emotional and Economic Education. We have always chosen to teach this subject. Relationships and Health Education is now statutory for all Primary School children. We teach all statutory elements through our PSHE provision and we also choose to teach non statutory elements. 

Statutory Health Education is:

• Mental wellbeing
• Internet safety and harms
• Physical health and fitness
• Healthy eating
• Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
• Health and prevention
• Basic first aid
• Changing adolescent body – This will include puberty. As part of non-statutory aspects we may choose to teach human reproduction. This may be statutory in Science Education.

Statutory Relationships Education is:

• Families and people who care for me
• Caring Friendships
• Respectful relationships
• Online relationships
• Being safe

Rationale 

Our programme aims to assist in preparing our children for adult life and the challenges of modern day living. It supports them in facing challenges and barriers they may face as well as helping them become well – rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society. It aims to improve their understanding and knowledge of; health and well-being, relationships and the wider world. We want our programme to help our children to respect the beliefs, values and attributes of others and develop their sense of personal identity. Our hope is the programme helps our children to keep mentally, physically and emotionally healthy.

Approach

Designed as a whole-school approach, Coram establishes consistency that gives all teachers confidence to deliver high-quality lessons. Not only does Coram meet all statutory RSHE requirements, but it also elevates educational outcomes together with mental health and safeguarding.

SEND

At Cherry Fold we recognise the right for all pupils to have access to PSHE education learning which meets their needs. We will ensure that pupils with SEND can access the PSHE programme by using adaptive teaching techniques, directly linked to targeted learning plans. We promote social learning and expect our pupils to show a high regard for the needs of others. Teachers will use a wide range of teaching styles and support partnership and group work within sessions. Teaching staff consistently promote diversity, respect and tolerance through communication, positive regard and restorative language. All children will take part in their current year group PSHE provision. Some children may need additional sessions, pre teaching or intervention work using adaptive teaching and outcomes that are broken down into smaller steps. Children who are identified as working below ARE may have specific needs which contribute to their difficulty in this area. Where needs are specifically related to a Special Educational Need or Disability, specific and targeted support will be outlined and reviewed through the child’s EHCP and/ or Pupil Progress Meetings; elements of which may be recommended by external agencies. It is also important to recognise that children identified as having SEND may not always be the least able in PSHE and could excel in the subject. Pupils’ attainment will be assessed in a subject-specific manner and based on their strengths rather than barriers.

Below are documents that clearly outline what your children should know by the end of Primary School for Health Education and Relationships Education. 

Our curriculum 

PSHE Education Policy - Including statutory Health and Relationships Education

EYFS

In EYFS PSHE starts with Personal, Social and Emotional Development. This is a prime area and is a focus in the early years. PSED is split into 3 aspects; self regulation, managing self and building relationships. 

In EYFS the children are working towards the early learning goals. These are assessed at the end of Reception.

Self-Regulation
• Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others, and begin to
regulate their behaviour accordingly.
• Set and work towards simple goals, being able to wait for what they want and
control their immediate impulses when appropriate.
• Give focused attention to what the teacher says, responding appropriately even
when engaged in activity, and show an ability to follow instructions involving
several ideas or actions.

Managing Self
• Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and
perseverance in the face of challenge.
• Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave accordingly.
• Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing, going to
the toilet and understanding the importance of healthy food choices.

Building Relationships
• Work and play cooperatively and take turns with others.
• Form positive attachments to adults and friendships with peers.
• Show sensitivity to their own and to others’ needs.

Intent, Implementation and Impact

Below is our Intent and Implementation of PSHE at Cherry Fold.