Curriculum Statement
Intent:
At Tillingbourne we believe that personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education. The intention of our PSHE and RSE teaching is to give children the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that they need to effectively navigate the complexities of life in the 21st Century. The curriculum covers key areas which will support children to make informed choices now and in the future around their health, safety, wellbeing, relationships, and financial matters and will support them in becoming confident individuals and active members of society. It promotes the four fundamental British values which reflect life in modern Britain: democracy; rule of law; respect and tolerance and individual liberty.
Implementation:
The PSHE curriculum is a whole school approach that consists of five areas of learning:
● Families and Relationships
● Health and Wellbeing
● Safety and the Changing Body
● Citizenship
● Economic Wellbeing.
Each area is revisited to allow children to build and progress on prior knowledge. In lessons, teachers will lead discussions and provide opportunities for questions to further develop the children’s learning. Many lessons, stories, scenarios and video clips provide the opportunity for children to engage in real life and current topics in a safe and structured way. The Rights of Children as outlined by UNICEF are embedded in the curriculum and all areas of school life.
Impact:
Tillingbourne children will leave Year 6 with the skills required to successfully live in today’s world and their next phase of education. Pupils will be able to put their knowledge into practice as they develop the capacity to make sound decisions when facing risks, challenges and complex contexts.