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PSHCE at Glebe Primary School

The PSHCE curriculum at Glebe aims to enable pupils to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. As part of a whole-school approach, PSHCE develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. It equips pupils to live healthy, safe, productive, capable, responsible and balanced lives. PSHCE supports the personal development of pupils by developing self-confidence, resilience and self-esteem, and to identify and manage risk, make informed choices and understand what influences their decisions. It enables them to understand difference and change, to manage emotions and to communicate constructively. Developing an understanding of themselves, empathy and the ability to work with others will help pupils to form and maintain good relationships.

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UNCRC Link

Article 28 – Every child has the right to a good quality education.
Article 29 – Education should help children to develop their talents and abilities.

Link Governor Sharon Ives Faculty Leader Mr Mori

Lessons

PSHCE is an integral part of the school’s wider curriculum. In the EYFS it is given greatest emphasis under one of the three Prime Areas of Learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
In KS1 and KS2, it is taught in one timetabled weekly lesson and follows a spiral curriculum. Teaching and learning is structured around two 36-week years and organised into 6 week blocks or topics.
Lessons aim to provide opportunities for pupils to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes and explore the complex and sometimes conflicting range of values and attitudes they encounter now and in the future.

Partnership

The school is pro-active in responding to the community’s health and social care needs. Directed by the childcare and family support leader, we work in partnership with families, nursing teams and the local hospital trust to address relevant issues such obesity, oral health or vision screening. The school has an established team of learning mentors and parent ambassadors to support pupils and their families.

Theme Days

Whole school weekly themes include ‘Anti-bullying’, ‘Democracy’, ‘Active Citizenship’, ‘Road Safety’ and ‘E-Safety’. During these weeks, all pupils focus on specific aspects of PSHCE. The learning culminates in a class assembly presentation to pupils and parents.

Team-Work

The Year 6 residential visit to Gordon Brown Centre aims to build self-confidence, pupils’ independence and the ability to overcome challenges. The activities are designed to develop resilience and support pupils in identifying the value of collaboration and team-work.

Cross-Curricular Projects & Initiatives

PSHCE learning is enriched by cross-curricular projects and initiatives. The school council, prefect structure and sports leaders programme allow pupils to take greater responsibility over their learning and result in benefits felt across the school. The citizenship award promotes core values and encourages pupils to reflect on their role within the school, their communities and wider society. Reading buddies allow older pupils to be effective guides to their younger peers.

As a Gold Rights Respecting School, Glebe actively promotes the UNCRC articles at all times. Its strong international links through projects such as Erasmus enable pupils to engage and collaborate with peers internationally.