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PSHE

At Blaydon West Primary School, we place a great emphasis on the importance of our pupils develop knowledge, skills and attributes to help them to stay healthy, safe and prepare them for their future.

Lessons build on progression and are age appropriate

  • Lessons are taught discretely
  • School assemblies
  • School Core Values
  • Sessions delivered by our school nurse
  • Through books and stories in the classroom and in assemblies
  • Teachers present information clearly and encourage appropriate debate and discussion
  • CPD to support teacher subject knowledge
  • Show skills and knowledge through displays
  • Show skills and knowledge through PSHE books
  • Opportunities for pupils to be active during the school day and through extra-curricular activities
  • British values are promoted through the curriculum, assemblies, wider opportunities, visits, discussions and literature
  • High-quality pastoral support

In our Early Years Foundation Stage, we aim to

  • Develop the children’s understanding of ways to keep healthy and safe
  • Develop the children’s ability to form positive relationships with adults and other children
  • Develop understanding of their own and others’ behaviour, and its consequences

In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, children study the National Curriculum for PSHE and we aim to:

  • Give pupils the information that they need to make good, informed decisions about their own health and wellbeing
  • Give pupils an understanding of the fundamental building blocks and characteristics of positive relationships
  • Develop pupils confidence and resilience
  • Prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life
  • Develop responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults
  • Develop and deepen pupils’ understanding of the fundamental British values
  • Give pupils the knowledge and capability to take care of themselves and teach them how to seek advice when they suspect or know that something is wrong.