PSHE
Vision
At Kader Academy, the physical and emotional wellbeing of our children is a priority. We value and nurture every child as an individual; as someone whose uniqueness, interests and passions are supported and celebrated. We are a family who learn together, care for one another and make the most of every opportunity.
- Intent
- For pupils to have high aspirations, a belief in themselves and to realise that anything is possible if they put their mind to it.
- To build children’s level of resilience so that they have the emotional skills to work through and tackle difficult life events head-on.
- To provide pupils with the knowledge, understanding and emotions to enable them to play an active role in their local community and society.
- To educate pupils on how to make simple choices to improve their health and wellbeing.
- For children to be aware of factors (at an appropriate level) which could affect their mental health and wellbeing
Implementation
Pupils are taught PSHE using ‘Jigsaw’ which is a spiral, progressive scheme of work which helps prepare children for life, helping them to know and value who they are and understand how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world. There is a strong emphasis on emotional Literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health. It includes mindfulness to allow children to advance their emotional awareness, concentration and focus.
Jigsaw consists of six half-term units of work (Puzzles), each containing six lessons (Pieces).
- 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)
At Kader Academy, we allocate one lesson (approx. 45mins to 1 hour) to PSHE each week in order to teach the PSHE knowledge and skills in a developmental and age-appropriate way.
Visitors, such as emergency services and the school nurse, complement our PSHE curriculum to offer additional learning.
Impact
For all children to have the willingness to try new things, to set high aspirations for themselves and to persevere when faced with challenge.
For pupils to have a strong sense of self-worth, kindness, respect and compassion for others.
From exposure to a range of global issues and problems, children will build up tolerance and a sense of responsibility to being a global citizen.
To have an appreciation of what it means to be a positive member of a diverse and multicultural society.
Children will have acquired a good understanding of how to stay safe, healthy and how to develop good relationships with their peers.
For pupils to be able to recognise, understand and manage their own emotions. To look after their own mental health and to ask for and seek support where necessary.
Formative assessments are included within each PSHE lesson. The children will be given the opportunity to self-assess and to identify areas for self-improvement. An individual’s progress will be recognised through recognition within the classroom and being awarded certificates during weekly celebration assemblies.
To assess the impact of Kader Academy’s PSHE and RSE curriculum, the PSHE lead will monitor the subject through discussions with pupils, book monitoring, gathering evidence of children’s work and informative discussions with colleagues.
Year group overview:
https://ek3nok9kwcw.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PSHE-Year-Group-Overview-NEW.pdf
PSHE & RSE policy
Useful links:
Leaflet for Parents
Government Publications:
RE
At Kader Academy, through the teaching of Religious Education our children will discover and learn about the different beliefs and practices of people in their communities and around the world. The children will learn about traditional and modern-day religions as well as how different religions are linked through places and people. Through teaching of Religious Education, we hope to develop happy, motivated and confident children who show consideration and understanding for others.
Religious Education has a key role in preparing pupils for adult life, employment and life-long learning, fostering respect for others whose faiths and beliefs may differ from their own. As well as offering opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development, we will encourage children to develop their sense of identity and belonging as a citizen within their personal communities and more largely in a diverse national and global society.