RSE and Health Education is taught within the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education curriculum. Biological aspects of RSE are taught within the science curriculum, and other aspects are included in religious education (RE).
Pupils also receive stand-alone sex education sessions (Year 6) delivered by the pastoral team and class teacher.
Across all Key Stages, pupils will be supported with developing the following skills:
- Communication, including how to manage changing relationships and emotions
- Recognising and assessing potential risks
- Assertiveness
- Seeking help and support when required
- Informed decision-making
- Self-respect and empathy for others
- Recognising and maximising a healthy lifestyle
- Managing conflict
- Discussion and group work
We have planned a progressive curriculum appropriate to each age group using the scheme of work created by Jigsaw. Jigsaw allows for discussion and development of oracy skills and encorporates a variety of cross curricular links, for example Science, RE and PE.
PSHE Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement
Intent
Our intention is that when children leave Holbeach Bank Academy, they will do so with the knowledge, understanding and emotions to be able to play an active, positive and successful role in today’s diverse society. We want our children to have high aspirations, a belief in themselves and realise that anything is possible if they put their mind to it. In an ever–changing world, it is important that they are aware, to an appropriate level, of different factors which will affect their world and that they learn how to deal with these so that they have good mental health and well-being.
Our PSHE curriculum develops learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge and skills which will enable children to access the wider curriculum and prepare them to be a global citizen now and in their future roles within a global community. It promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils, preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences for later life. Our Relationships and Sex Education enables our children to learn how to be safe, and to understand and develop healthy relationships, both now and in their future lives.
Implementation
PSHE is implemented through learning following the Jigsaw Primary PSHE scheme which includes the statutory Relationships and Health Education curriculum. This is a spiral, progressive and fully planned scheme of work, giving children relevant learning experiences to help them navigate their world and to develop positive relationships with themselves and others.
Jigsaw consists of six half-term units of work (Puzzles), each containing six lessons (Pieces) covering each academic year.
- Term 1: Being Me in My World
- Term 2: Celebrating Difference (including anti-bullying)
- Term 3: Dreams and Goals
- Term 4: Healthy Me
- Term 5: Relationships
- Term 6: Changing Me (including Sex Education)
Every Piece has two learning intentions, one specific to Relationships and Health Education (PSHE) (in purple) and the other designed to develop emotional literacy and social skills (SMSC) (in green).
Alongside this we teach about different kinds of relationships, including same sex relationships, and gender identity because it is important that our children should have an understanding of the full diversity of the world they live in and be prepared for life in modern Britain. The Sex Education aspects of PSHE are also taught through the ‘Jigsaw’ as are the British Values and how to be a citizen in modern-day Britain.
It also identifies links to British Values, and SMSC and is taught in such a way as to reflect the overall aims, values, and ethos of the school.
Impact
By the time our children leave our academy they will:
- be able to approach a range of real life situations and apply their skills and attributes to help navigate themselves through modern life,
- be on their way to becoming healthy, open minded, respectful, socially and morally responsible, active members of society,
- appreciate difference and diversity,
- recognise and apply the British Values of Democracy, Tolerance, Mutual respect, Rule of law and Liberty,
- be able to understand and manage their emotions,
- be able to look after their mental health and well-being,
- be able to develop positive, healthy relationship with their peers both now and in the future,
- understand the physical aspects involved in RSE at an age appropriate level,
- have respect for themselves and others,
- have a positive self-esteem.
Progression within PSHE
Please find below the progression documents for each year group with their Jigsaw learning. These have been organised by topic taught. In addition, please find attached our vocabulary progression.
British Values and SMSC
There are 5 outlined British Values which have to be taught, upheld and strived towards in primary schools across the United Kingdom. These are:
- Democracy
- Individual Liberty
- Tolerance
- Respect
- Rule of Law
Holbeach Bank Academy are mindful of these values and embed them into everyday teaching and learning. All children have an assembly each week focussing on a British Value and how to links to our everyday life at school and the wider world. For example, we have learnt about democracy in the United Kingdom and then places further afield such as Australia.and how the Rule of Law is enforced around the world. We also watch Newsround in Key Stage Two classes to keep up to date with current affairs in the United Kingdom and the wider world.
Academy Council
Each class has elected (linking to our British Values) a representative per class. These children aid staff in making decisions, for example, hiring a new teacher and also offer assistance for whole school events, for example selling Red Noses etc. These children are to act as a role model to others, be a confidante for their peers and communicate with staff their peers’ viewpoint.
SMSC
At Holbeach Bank Academy we recognise that the personal development of pupils, spiritually, morally, socially and culturally plays a significant part in their ability to learn and achieve. We therefore aim to provide a curriculum and environment that provides children with opportunities to explore and develop their own values and beliefs, spiritual awareness, high standards of personal behaviour, a positive caring attitude towards other people, an understanding of their social and cultural traditions and an appreciation of the diversity and richness of other cultures. This is embedded throughout all aspects of school life and is at the heart of school development.
RSE and Health Education Policy, SMSC Policy and British Values Policy
Mindfulness at Home Materials
We understand that being at home during lockdowns and following lockdowns can be a tricky time and could cause you to feel some negative emotions. If you are feeling this way, please use these mindfulness cards to aid with you feeling calmer and happier.
Equality Objectives at Holbeach Bank Academy
The Equality Act 2010 replaced nine major pieces of legislation to make it easier to understand each school’s legal responsibility to tackle inequalities in education.
“In the most effective schools, the Headteacher and governors establish a clear vision, rooted in an unwavering commitment to ensure the success of every pupil. Equality of opportunity is at the heart of this vision, with an insistence that all pupils will do well.”
Sir Michael Wilshaw
The Equality Act 2010 requires us to publish information that demonstrates that we have due regard for the need to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
- Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.
Holbeach Bank Academy is an inclusive school where we focus on the well-being and progress of every child and where all members of our community are of equal worth.
Advancing equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
We advance equality of opportunity by:
- Using the information we gather to identify underachieving groups or individuals and plan targeted intervention
- Ensuring engagement of parents/carers and pupils in academy development
- Listening to parents/carers
- Listening to pupils at all times
Fostering good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
We foster good relations by:
- Ensuring that Holbeach Bank Academy is seen as a community school within our local community
- Ensuring that equality and diversity are embedded in the curriculum.
Equality Objectives
At Holbeach Bank Academy we are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers, irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, religion or socio-economic background.
In order to further support pupils, raise standards and ensure inclusive teaching, we have set the following objectives;
Objective 1: To monitor and analyse pupil achievement and progress by race, gender and disability and act on any trends or patterns in the data that require additional support for pupils.
Objective 2: To raise levels of attainment in core subjects for vulnerable learners narrowing the gap with peers so they achive in line or better.
Objective 3: To review levels of parental and pupil engagement in learning and academy life, across all activities to ensure equity and fairness in access and engagement.
Protected Characteristics
The 9 Protected Characteristics are:
The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Everyone in Britain is protected. This is because the Equality Act protects people against discrimination because of the protected characteristics that we all have. Under the Equality Act, there are nine Protected Characteristics:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Pregnancy and maternity
Under the Equality Act you are protected from discrimination:
- When you are in the workplace
- When you use public services like healthcare (for example, visiting your doctor or local hospital) or education (for example, at your school or college)
- When you use businesses and other organisations that provide services and goods (like shops, restaurants, and cinemas)
- When you use transport
- When you join a club or association (for example, your local tennis club)
- When you have contact with public bodies like your local council or government departments.
Promoting and Embedding the Protected Characteristics at Holbeach Bank Academy.
The 9 Protected Characteristics are actively promoted in our academy through:
- Our school ethos statements, ADP, and Self Evaluation.
- Our academy core values
- Our academy behaviour policy
- Conscious role modelling by all adults in the academy community
- Active engagement and communication with parents and carers
- Assemblies
- British Values themes for the week and term
- Discussion within curriculum subjects, taking a cross-curricular approach
- Promoting articulation by building appropriate language and a coherent vocabulary
- Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) sessions through our Jigsaw programme.
- Religious Education (RE) lessons, RSE lessons and Stay Safe Partnership workshops exploring healthy relationships and staying safe.
- Sporting, Art and Cultural Events
- Pupil Voice
- Educational visits
- Real-life learning outside the classroom
- Visitors
- Extra-curricular activities, after-school clubs, charity work and work within the local community
Embedding Protected Characteristics into the whole ethos of Holbeach Bank Academy promotes:
- Self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-confidence
- Respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process
- Acceptance of responsibility for their own behaviour
- Respect for their own and other cultures
- Understanding of how they can contribute positively to academy and home life and to the lives of those living and working in the locality and further afield
- An understanding of Equality, Human Rights and Protected Characteristics
- An understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process
- An appreciation that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their wellbeing and safety
- An understanding that the freedom to choose and hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law
- An acceptance that other people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour
- An understanding of the importance of identifying and combating discrimination.
British Values
There are 5 outlined British Values which have to be taught, upheld and strived towards in primary schools across the United Kingdom. These are:
- Democracy
- Individual Liberty
- Tolerance
- Respect
- Rule of Law
Holbeach Primary Academy are mindful of these values and embed them into everyday teaching and learning. All children have an assembly each week focussing on a British Value and how to links to our everyday life at school and the wider world. For example, we have learnt about democracy in the United Kingdom and then places further afield such as Australia.and how the Rule of Law is enforced around the world. We also watch Newsround in Key Stage Two classes to keep up to date with current affairs in the United Kingdom and the wider world.
Academy Council and Lincoln Ambassadors
Each class has elected (linking to our British Values) two representatives to form an Academy Council and act as a Lincoln Ambassador. These children aid staff in making decisions, for example, hiring a new teacher and also offer assistance for whole school events, for example selling Red Noses etc. These children are to act as a role model to others, be a confidante for their peers and communicate with staff their peers’ viewpoint
Youth Court
Year 6 took part in a Magistrates in Community activity run by the Magistrates Association. The children held a mock trial in which they took on different roles. They found it interesting and enjoyed arguing their cases.