PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) is a school subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepared for life and work. Well-delivered PSHE programmes have an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for pupils, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

The PSHE curriculum aims to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, teamworking and critical thinking in the context of three core themes: health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world (including economic wellbeing and aspects of careers education).

The national curriculum also states that ‘all schools should make provision for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), drawing on good practice'. PSHE education contributes to schools' statutory duties outlined in the Education Act 2002 and the Academies Act 2010 to provide a balanced and broadly-based curriculum and is essential to Ofsted judgements in relation to personal development, behaviour, welfare and safeguarding. The relationships and health aspects of PSHE education will be compulsory in all schools from 2020 and, therefore, our PSHE policy is currently under review.

Coming to you fortnightly, these sets of age-appropriate plans for years 1-6 are designed for you to share with parents/carers – either by photocopying or via your website. They will:

• Focus on children’s physical and emotional health and how we can look after this, particularly at this time of uncertainty and anxiety
• Feature Harold and friends to link to the Daily Diary you have been sharing with your parents
• Include a staying safe online module
• Signpost to additional activities – extensions for children who want to explore the themes in more depth

Picture News

Each week Picture News produces a pack of resources based on a current news story. This includes a poster featuring an engaging image with an open-ended question an assembly plan, KS1 and KS2 further learning cards, British values link and mini newspaper.

Below are the packs we have received and a link to the Picture News Assembly channel. The resources are designed to provide opportunities for children to learn from our world and develop respect for other’s beliefs, feelings and faiths. They encourage exploration, discussion, challenge and inspire children to learn!