“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things such as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing and inclusion.” Max de Pree
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) is a vital part of each child’s curriculum as it encompasses a vast range of topics and subjects. At Millfields Primary School, the children are taught an engaging PSHE curriculum throughout the year, with the teachers ensuring that each lesson is appropriate for their maturity level and is relatable to the children – with real-life experiences being used where possible. At Millfields Primary School, we use the Scarf scheme of learning to support and inform our planning, ensuring that we meet all objectives set out within the National Curriculum.
As part of the RSHE (Relationship, Sex and Health Education) curriculum, parents have the right to withdraw their children from most of the RSHE curriculum. Parents are unable to withdraw their children from any RSHE lessons that are part of the science curriculum, as this is part of their statutory learning. Below shows the statutory lessons, that children must be taught:
- Year 1: Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
- Year 2: Notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults
- Year 5: Describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals; describe the changes as humans develop to old age - They should learn about the changes experienced in puberty.
At Millfields, we take pride in celebrating each child’s individualism and supporting their mental health.
In November, we take part in Odd Socks Day to start conversations around bullying. The children discuss what they think bullying is; how it affects people; and how we can stop bullying.
In February we celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week. We try to empower children to share their thoughts and opinions whilst also considering the differing ones of those around them. We also provide and practice strategies with the children on how we can support our own mental health or the mental health of those around us. As a school, we continue to work on this throughout the year.
Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education (P.S.H.E.) Leader - Mrs Rhiannon Macdonald
Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education (P.S.H.E.) Link Governor - Mrs Jennifer Austin
Part of the Health team.
Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) Leader - Mrs Rhiannon Macdonald
Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) Link Governor - Mrs Jennifer Austin
Part of the Health team.