Pike Fold Primary SchoolPSHE and Relationships and Health Education (RHE)
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) articles supported by our PSHE curriculum:
Subject Leader: Mrs McKeever
“Be the change you want to be in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
At Pike Fold Primary, we have introduced a whole school PSHE scheme called Jigsaw. Jigsaw combines PSHE, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development.
Jigsaw is designed as a whole school approach, with all year groups working on the same theme (Puzzle) at the same time. This enables each Puzzle to start with an introductory assembly, generating a whole school focus for the children.
Jigsaw aims to help children know and value who they really are and how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world.
There are six Puzzles (half-term units of work), each with six Pieces (lessons). Every year group studies the same Puzzle at the same time (in order from September to July), allowing for whole school themes and the end of Puzzle product which is displayed for KS1 in Acorn hall and KS2 in Oak hall. Each year group is taught one lesson per week and all lessons are delivered in an age- and stage-appropriate way so that they meet children’s needs.
Each Piece has two Learning Intentions: one is based on specific PSHE learning and one is based on emotional literacy and social skills development to enhance children’s emotional and mental health. Every Piece contributes to at least one of these aspects of children’s development.
Mindfulness is at the heart of the Jigsaw scheme and each session starts with a mindfulness activity promoting focus and concentration to ensure children are ready for learning.
The Jigsaw Charter encourages positive behaviours for learning and respect for others.
Each year group has a specific Jigsaw piece who helps, during discussions, with the expectations of the Charter. As the piece is passed round the circle of children, it is a tool to enable everyone to have a voice.
Jenie:Ages 4-5, Jack:Ages 5-6, Jo:Ages 7-8, Jaz:Ages 8-9, Jez:Ages 9-10, Jem:Ages 10-11, Jello:Ages 11-12
During the year we supplement the scheme with cross curricular activities making sure that children learn about how to keep safe: Safety around Fireworks, Road Safety, Safety in the home, Sun Safety, On-line Safety, Water safety etc.