Intent

PSHE and Citizenship Education encompasses many of the elements of effective SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) provision as well as contributing to personal development by equipping pupils with the attributes, knowledge and skills they need to support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in school and beyond. PSHE and Citizenship education help to develop positive attitudes to learning, a positive and respectful culture and encourage learners to develop positive behaviour and conduct. In addition to the delivery of our comprehensive approach to PSHE, as a school we also play a large part in contributing to the personal development of our children. We provide opportunities to experience visits from the wider community, parents and external companies that deliver valuable messages to our children. PSHE permeates everything we do at Newton Leys. We encourage children to become a part of School council, play leaders, Eco reps, which allows them to become fully engaged in the running of our school. They experience what it is like to be part of a democratic society, helping to make decisions and representing their peers.

Our intent as a school is to prepare ALL our children for the wider world and for life in modern Britain. To become Effective Contributors, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens and Successful Learners.

Implementation

We currently use the curriculum framework from Coram life, called SCARF, this is supported by a yearly visit from the Life Bus. SCARF provides the framework for a whole-school approach to improving children’s wellbeing and progress, based on five values: Safety Caring Achievement Resilience Friendship SCARF provides a whole-school teaching framework centred on the ‘Growth Mindset’ approach – promoting positive behaviour, mental health, wellbeing, resilience and achievement. The SCARF values are brought to life through stories of Harold the giraffe and his friends, songs, films, and thought-provoking and fun activities. As children get older, while they still cherish Harold, themes about wellbeing and relationships are explored in greater depth and resources are tailored to their age group. SCARF provides a strong foundation for children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural education (SMSC) and development; it is at the heart of the SCARF curriculum. SCARF provides a robust framework for promoting a positive ethos and values cross the school community, contributing significantly to British Values education, both explicitly and implicitly. The focus across the three themes of: * Health and Wellbeing * Relationships * Living in the Wider World. These themes help foster and develop children’s responsibility for their own actions; respect for the actions and beliefs of others; an understanding of how each individual is protected by the rule of law; and how everyone can make a positive contribution to society through the democratic process.

SCARF lessons are carefully planned as part of a spiral curriculum, covering all subjects which are comprehensively matched to the new Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education statutory guidance. Some lessons provide the fundamental building blocks needed for children to achieve the end of primary school outcomes, relating indirectly to those outcomes. For each year group, six themed units provide a complete PSHE and wellbeing curriculum. The six units are taught over the two-year cycle. These themed units are: Me and my relationships Includes feelings /emotions /conflict / resolution friendships Valuing difference Includes British Values focus Keeping Myself Safe Includes aspects of relationship education Rights and Responsibilities Includes money / living in the wider world / environment Being my Best Includes keeping healthy / growth mindset / goal setting / achievement Growing and Changing Includes RSE related issues There are also related assessment tools. Citizenship and some PSHE aspects, such as saving money, types of tax are covered in our Enterprise/Citizenship Fantastic Friday sessions. Children record evidence of PSHE lessons and experiences in their books. Our Learning Mentor is heavily involved in the process of delivering PSHE across the school through the various groups she leads. She works closely with many families and children.

Impact

All children in our care have received the opportunities to help them move onto the next stage in their lives feeling confident and well-equipped. ALL children are provided with equal opportunities, there is no disparity between disadvantaged and SEND children. Our broad and balanced curriculum ensures that all children are given the opportunity to shine. Our children feel valued and loved, appreciating that they are part of the Newton Leys family.