Personal, Social & Health Education
Growing, achieving and flourishing together in mind body and spirit.
PSHE is a vital part of school life and one which our school promotes strongly. This supports our pupils in becoming good, caring citizens of the future who can make a positive contribution to society.
At St George’s we develop each child’s awareness of themselves and their ability to take responsibility for their own social, physical and mental well-being.
Our planning is supported by the JIGSAW PSHE scheme. Jigsaw is a comprehensive PSHE Education programme that brings together PSHE Education, compulsory Relationships and Health Education, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development.
The schemes of work are divided into 'puzzle pieces' and a puzzle piece is one half-term in length and each year the children will cover six pieces. The Jigsaw scheme of work is one of the only schemes badged and quality assured by the PSHE Association.
Below are some links to documents including more detail about our approach to PSHE here at our school. There is also a specific guide for the Relationship and Sex Education element of the curriculum and some additional information below should you wish to find out more.
Please speak to your child's class teacher should you require any more information about PSHE, our staff are always available to answer any questions you may have.
Sex & Relationship Education
Sex and Relationships Education is a small part of our health /PSHE programme and is also taught through the Jigsaw scheme of work.
We will answer questions sensitively, factually and with consideration for any social, cultural and religious factors. The natural development of the subject means that we would explain fully all aspects of the physical and emotional changes experienced by children as they reach puberty.
We also make sure parents are informed when the children will be completing this part of the curriculum to follow up any questions that may be raised at home. If parents would like to know more about our work in this area, we would be happy to discuss this further.
RSE - Jigsaw guide for parents and carers
Understanding Relationships and Health Education in your child’s primary school: a guide for parents
E-safety
The internet and other digital and information technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone. Electronic communication helps teachers and children learn from each other. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and increase awareness of context to promote effective learning. Children and young people should have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times.
Parents / Carers play a crucial role in ensuring that their children understand the need to use the internet/ mobile devices in an appropriate way. Research shows that many parents and carers do not fully understand the issues and are less experienced in the use of ICT than their children. Through the year we provide information to help parents understand these issues.
For more details around our approach to E-safety click here.