St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

PSHE enables children to become healthy, confident, independent and responsible members of society. We encourage our children to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community; in so doing we help to develop their sense of self-worth. We teach them how society is organised and governed and about rights and responsibilities. They learn to appreciate what it means to be a positive member of a diverse multicultural society. PSHE helps children to acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding, attitudes and values, which are necessary to make sense of their life experiences and to feel confident and informed.

The aims of PSHE are to enable the children to:

 • develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally;

 • know and understand what constitutes a healthy lifestyle;

 • be aware of safety issues, including the dangers of drugs and alcohol

• understand what makes for good relationships with others;

• understand and manage their emotions;

• value themselves and respect others;

• acknowledge and appreciate difference and diversity;

• be independent and responsible members of the school and the local community;

• be positive and active members of a democratic society;

• develop self-confidence and self-esteem, and make informed choices regarding personal and social issues;

• safeguard the environment

• develop good relationships with other members of the school and the wider community.

The PSHE programme is delivered through the ‘JIGSAW’ programme, in conjunction with ‘TenTen’ relationship programme, Seal and Healthy Schools alongside Science, RE and Christian/British Values.

The PSHE programme will:

• develop confidence and responsibility and help make the most of children’s abilities;

• prepare children to play an active role as citizens;

• develop a healthier, safer lifestyle;

• develop good relationships and respect differences between people.