Life skills (PSHE) is recognised as a key subject for our children. At Silfield Oak Primary Academy, it is felt that PSHE needs to be taught and addressed in an ongoing manner. In PSHE, frequent, albeit shorter lessons, are felt to be the best way to work with the children in addressing friendships, conflict resolution, self-regulation and wellbeing.

It is the intent of the curriculum to:

• Develop an understanding of their own and others emotions allowing for them to create and resolve conflicts within friendships and within families.
• Build confidence in their own strengths and appreciate differences in themselves and others.
• Understand their own changes and how best to maintain their personal wellbeing.
• Understand their civic responsibilities in their school, local community, country and wider world.

We use the Jigsaw curriculum to support the delivery of PSHE. More information can be found at https://jigsawpshe.online/ and a year overview below. Parents and carers have the right to access the materials that their child is being taught, please speak to your child’s class teacher for support.

We hold an annual consultation for all of our stakeholders to take part in and have their say in our curriculum and find out how you can support your child at home.

Parents and carers are unable to withdraw their child from statutory lessons. Children can be withdrawn from sex education (Year 5 and 6) through consultation with the headteacher.

Parent/ carer guide to RSHE

PSHE Knowledge Content Snapshot Overview

We follow the long term plan below, however there are times in the year where we will plan in additional content in response to the children’s and schools needs. You will be informed of any planned changes from your child’s class teacher.