PSHE

PSHE Curriculum

At The Duston School, we aim for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) to be embedded throughout the curriculum. We strongly believe that this subject is necessary in developing the whole child and that children are entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum. We aim to provide children with the knowledge and skills in order for them to be prepared for modern day Britain, for them to understand how they fit in to their community and how they can contribute to the world around them.

We also aim to develop children’s self-esteem, self-confidence and knowledge of how to control and manage their thoughts and feelings. We want our children to be mindful of their own and others well-being, health and safety and for them to recognise and embrace the differences around them. Our Jigsaw programme focuses on well-being through mindfulness and allows the children to discuss the world around them in an engaging and comfortable environment. It also contributes to SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, cultural) development.

Our intention is that our children understand the importance of having a voice and speaking out whether there is an injustice against them or somebody else. We want our children to learn techniques in PSHE lessons that support them in their community and the world around them.

	Curriculum Map and Key Knowledge Goals
	EYFS
	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
EYFS	Being Me in My World Recognise different feelings. Know that we have rights and responsibilities. Understand why we need to be gentle.	Celebrating Difference Understand that all families are special. The importance of caring for others. Know how to say ‘no’.	Dream and Goals Know how to ask for help. Challenge ourselves to succeed. Try our best in all that we do.	Healthy Me Know the importance of exercise and eating healthily. Know that sleep is important. Understand how to stay safe.	Relationships Understand why we should care for all. Know what to do if we fall out with a friend. Know that all families are special	Changing Me Know that ‘no’ means ‘no’. Understand what privacy is. Know the names of parts of our bodies.
	Key Stage 1
	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 1	Being Me in My World Understand that we have rights and responsibilities. Understand the use of consequences	Being Me in My World Understand that we have rights and responsibilities. Understand the use of consequences	Dreams and Goals Know how to keep positive feelings internally. Persevere to overcome obstacles.	Healthy Me Know a range of ways to keep our bodies safe and healthy. Know the importance of hygiene. Understand road safety.	Relationships Understand the qualities which help positive relationships. Know that we can say if somebody touches us or is unkind.	Changing Me Know the physical changes that happen as we grow. Know the correct names for parts of female and male bodies.
Year 2	Being Me in My World Know how my behaviour can impact others. Understand why some choices are better than others. To understand our rights and responsibilities	Celebrating Difference Understand that people can get bullied because they are seen to be different. To know that it is OK to be different from my friends.	Dreams and Goals Understand how to work as part of a team. To recognise my learning strengths and set goals. To know to importance of perseverance.	Healthy Me Know that some foods and medicines are good for my body. To know that some plants and medicines are dangerous for my body.	Relationships Know that we can set boundaries. Know that that secrets can be unsafe.	Changing Me Understand that some touches feel OK while others do not. Understand the times when assertiveness is a good thing.
	Lower Key Stage 2
	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 3	Being Me in My World Understand how our behaviour can affect how others feel and behave. To know why it is important to have rules.	Celebrating Difference Understand that words can be hurtful or kind. Know a range of ways to help conflicts.	Dreams and Goals Know my learning targets. Understand how confidence and positivity help my learning.	Healthy Me Know things that I need to keep safe from. Understand ways to keep safe and healthy. Know how to call emergency services.	Relationships Know the people that have a positive influence on me. Understand how I can affect my family, friends and people around the world.	Changing Me Know how girls’ and boys’ bodies change on the inside and outside as they grow. Understand why changes in the body are necessary.
Year 4	Being Me in My World Know why being listened to and listening to others is important. To know why being democratic is important.	Celebrating Difference Know what bullying is and what to do about it. Explain why it is good to accept myself and others for who we are.	Dreams and Goals Know how to set new goals even after a disappointment. Understand that resilience is and the importance of a positive attitude	Healthy Me Understand when people are putting me under pressure and know ways to resist this. Identify feelings of anxiety and fear associated with peer pressure.	Relationships Understand how people are feeling when they miss a special person or animal. To understand ways that might help me when missing a special person or animal.	Changing Me Know the changes in bodies prepare them for making a baby. Understand some of the choices that I can make in the future.
	Upper Key Stage 2
	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 5	Being Me in My World Compare my life with other people in my country. Understand how actions can affect another.	Celebrating Difference Know what to do if we think that bullying is taking place. Know why racism and other forms of discrimination are unkind.	Dreams and Goals Compare my hopes and dreams with those of people from difference cultures.	Healthy Me Know the different roles that food and substances can play in people’s lives. Know that smoking and alcohol misuse is unhealthy.	Relationships Know how to stay safe when using technology to communicate with others. To know how to stand up for myself and resist peer pressure.	Changing Me Understand why caring for myself physically and emotionally is important. To know the process of conception.
Year 6	Being Me in My World Know what it means to show empathy and care to others. Recognise that others may have difference feelings to my own.	Celebrating Difference Recognise power and controlling behaviour. Understand how my attitude could affect others.	Dreams and Goals Challenge myself with realistic goals. Recognise my own emotions. Recognise that others may be suffering or living in difficult situations.	Healthy Me Take responsibility to my own health. Know what exploitation is. Understand why some people join gangs. Understand what it means to be emotionally well.	Relationships Understand the stages of grief. Recognise when people are trying to gain power or control. Use technology to communicate positively with others.	Changing Me Develop my own self-esteem about my body. Know how to look after myself mentally and physically. Know the importance of mutual respect in relationships.

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