PSHE (Jigsaw) Curriculum
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Curriculum Intent
We are currently editing and amending our curriculum intent for PSHE and will publish the new version ASAP, but more details can be found by clicking on this link and a parent/carer guide can be found here. (Sept 2021).
We are currently editing and amending our curriculum intent for PSHE and will publish the new version ASAP, but more details can be found by clicking on this link and a parent/carer guide can be found here. (Sept 2021).
Curriculum Implementation
For further information about how we implement this intent, please see our PSHE Curriculum Map -
PSHE Curriculum Map 2021
For further information about how we implement this intent, please see our PSHE Curriculum Map -
PSHE Curriculum Map 2021
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Protected Characteristics
At George Fentham Endowed School we recognise how important it is that all children have an understanding of the world they are growing up in and learn how to live alongside, and show respect for, a diverse range of people. Through the teaching of personal development in Jigsaw (our PSHE scheme of work) children develop age-appropriate knowledge and understanding of the 'nine protected characteristics', during their time at our school. Our inclusive approach starts with children in Nursery and Reception and continues to develop through the age ranges to Year 6. |
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The following Approaches are used:
Ground rules are fundamental to creating and maintaining an inclusive and safe teaching and learning environment. Establishing such an environment for both pupils and teachers is important for PSHE education lessons – especially those focusing on equality and the protected characteristics, as it: enables children to feel comfortable exploring values and attitudes enables children to express their own opinions and consider the views and opinions of others, without the fear of negative feedback, and only if they choose to. We believe it is crucial to establish a safe, open and inclusive learning environment based on trusting relationships between all members of the class, adults and students alike. To enable this, it is important that ‘ground rules’ are agreed and owned at the beginning of the year and are reinforced regularly. Students devise their own Jigsaw Charter at the beginning of the year so that they have ownership of it.
One of the most important elements of the Charter is the Right to Pass, where children and young people understand fully that they do not have to participate in the discussion/activity if they do not wish to. This creates a space where they can feel safe and their wishes are taken seriously by adults and peers alike. This is vital when teaching about safeguarding in both an implicit and explicit way. Children choose whether they speak or not and their right to pass is upheld and respected.
The Jigsaw Charter refers to confidentiality too. Although, realistically, it is unlikely that complete confidentiality will be observed, it is important that children/young people are taught to respect the privacy of others and to do their best to keep what is said in Jigsaw lessons confidential. Their teacher will emphasise that they cannot promise complete confidentiality as they must report any information relating to safeguarding concerns.
Throughout Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE, students are encouraged by staff to ask questions, to find someone who can help them, and ultimately to help themselves by becoming more independent.
‘Celebrating Difference’ is the most pertinent of units for teaching about the protected characteristics, as it focuses on similarities and differences and teaches about diversity, such as disability, racism, gender, family composition, friendships, and conflict. Children learn to accept everyone’s right to ‘difference’, and most year groups explore the concept of ‘normal’. Bullying – what it is and what it isn’t, including cyber and homophobic bullying – is an important aspect of this unit.
The ‘Relationships’ unit also has a wide focus, looking at diverse topics such as families, friendships, equality in relationships, and love and loss – all of which can help to deliver the vital messages behind the Equality Act. A vital part of this unit is about safeguarding and keeping children safe; this links to cyber safety and social networking, as well as attraction and assertiveness; children learn how to deal with conflict, their own strengths and self-esteem. They have the chance to explore roles and responsibilities in families and look at stereotypes. All Jigsaw lessons are delivered in an age- and stage-appropriate way so that they meet pupils’ needs and can help them understand the wider world.
You can find further information about 'The Equality Act - Making Equality Real' by clicking here.
Ground rules are fundamental to creating and maintaining an inclusive and safe teaching and learning environment. Establishing such an environment for both pupils and teachers is important for PSHE education lessons – especially those focusing on equality and the protected characteristics, as it: enables children to feel comfortable exploring values and attitudes enables children to express their own opinions and consider the views and opinions of others, without the fear of negative feedback, and only if they choose to. We believe it is crucial to establish a safe, open and inclusive learning environment based on trusting relationships between all members of the class, adults and students alike. To enable this, it is important that ‘ground rules’ are agreed and owned at the beginning of the year and are reinforced regularly. Students devise their own Jigsaw Charter at the beginning of the year so that they have ownership of it.
One of the most important elements of the Charter is the Right to Pass, where children and young people understand fully that they do not have to participate in the discussion/activity if they do not wish to. This creates a space where they can feel safe and their wishes are taken seriously by adults and peers alike. This is vital when teaching about safeguarding in both an implicit and explicit way. Children choose whether they speak or not and their right to pass is upheld and respected.
The Jigsaw Charter refers to confidentiality too. Although, realistically, it is unlikely that complete confidentiality will be observed, it is important that children/young people are taught to respect the privacy of others and to do their best to keep what is said in Jigsaw lessons confidential. Their teacher will emphasise that they cannot promise complete confidentiality as they must report any information relating to safeguarding concerns.
Throughout Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE, students are encouraged by staff to ask questions, to find someone who can help them, and ultimately to help themselves by becoming more independent.
‘Celebrating Difference’ is the most pertinent of units for teaching about the protected characteristics, as it focuses on similarities and differences and teaches about diversity, such as disability, racism, gender, family composition, friendships, and conflict. Children learn to accept everyone’s right to ‘difference’, and most year groups explore the concept of ‘normal’. Bullying – what it is and what it isn’t, including cyber and homophobic bullying – is an important aspect of this unit.
The ‘Relationships’ unit also has a wide focus, looking at diverse topics such as families, friendships, equality in relationships, and love and loss – all of which can help to deliver the vital messages behind the Equality Act. A vital part of this unit is about safeguarding and keeping children safe; this links to cyber safety and social networking, as well as attraction and assertiveness; children learn how to deal with conflict, their own strengths and self-esteem. They have the chance to explore roles and responsibilities in families and look at stereotypes. All Jigsaw lessons are delivered in an age- and stage-appropriate way so that they meet pupils’ needs and can help them understand the wider world.
You can find further information about 'The Equality Act - Making Equality Real' by clicking here.
