PSHE

Intent

Personal, social and health education (PSHE) and citizenship enables children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society.  We encourage our pupils to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. In doing so we help develop their sense of self-worth.  We teach them how society is organized and governed. We teach them about rights and responsibilities. They learn to appreciate what it means to be a positive member of a diverse multicultural society.

The aims of personal, social and health education and citizenship are to enable the children to:

• Know and understand what constitutes a healthy lifestyle;
• Be aware of safety issues;
• Understand what it makes for good relationships with others;
• Have respect for others;
• Be independent and responsible members of the school community;
• Be positive and active members of a democratic society;
• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem, and make informed choices regarding personal and social issues;
• Develop good relationships with other members of the school and the wider community.
• PSHE is taught through circle times, assemblies, collective worship and through other curriculum opportunities.