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PSHE

PSHE Policy

Date created – 13/07/22

Date reviewed -

Date approved - 11th July 2023

Next review date - November 2025

Introduction

Personal, Social, Health and Education helps to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed active responsible citizens. Pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across and beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the life of their school and communities.

In doing so they learn to recognise their own worth, work well with others and become increasingly responsible for their own learning. They reflect on their experiences and understand how they are developing personally and socially, tackling many of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up.

They learn to understand and respect our common humanity; diversity and differences so that they can go on to form the effective, fulfilling relationships that are an essential part of life and learning.

Aims

At Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff, we believe that the personal, social and health development of each child has a significant role in their ability to learn. We value the importance of PSHE and Citizenship in preparing children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. In addition, we believe that a child needs to learn about the many emotional aspects of life and how to manage their own emotions. We are also aware of the way that PSHE supports many of the principles of Safeguarding. (See Safeguarding Policy.)

At Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff, we choose to deliver Personal, Social, Health Education using Jigsaw.  Jigsaw is a mindful and child-centred approach to PSHE. It is an original and comprehensive scheme of learning which integrates personal, social, health and economic education with emphasis on emotional literacy, mental health and SMSC, especially spiritual development.

Jigsaw PSHE will support the development of skills, attitudes, values and behaviour, which enable pupils to:

  • Have a sense of purpose
  • Value self and others
  • Form relationships
  • Make and act on informed decisions
  • Communicate effectively
  • Work with others
  • Respond to challenge
  • Be an active partner in their own learning
  • Be active citizens within the local community
  • Explore issues related to living in a democratic society
  • Become healthy and fulfilled individuals

The Role of the PSHE Leader

  • To prepare a policy and scheme of work, evaluating and reviewing as     necessary.
  • To co-ordinate and lead the implementation of the policy throughout the school.
  • To keep up to date with developments and use appropriately.
  • To liaise with colleagues in school and outside agencies as appropriate in order to further develop the opportunities for pupil engagement.
  • To complete monitoring (Floor book monitoring and lesson observations) throughout the academy in order to develop provision.

Planning, Teaching and learning for all areas of PSHE

We teach PSHE Education to all children at Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff. Class teachers deliver one PSHE session weekly which lasts up to an hour. PSHE sessions take place every Friday afternoon. The PSHE curriculum forms part of the whole school safeguarding curriculum which is based around the needs of our community and the challenges that are faced.  The majority of the work carried out in these sessions will be drawn from the Jigsaw scheme of work. It is a complete scheme of work from Nursery to year 6. However, staff are encouraged to bring in classroom / playground / national issues as required to ensure that there is a bespoke element to the curriculum.

We also teach the Co-operative Curriculum as part of our PSHE programme. This curriculum encourages children to be community minded with a willingness to get involved and volunteer. It helps to teach and give children a deep understanding of co-operative values and the Ways of Being Co-op to help them. From this, they will be tolerant of others and willing to listen and appreciate the views and lifestyles that others may follow. There are six sessions in total for each year group lasting 20-30 minutes. These sessions will be delivered as blocked afternoon sessions in the final week of each term.

We also teach Financial Capability Sessions once a term, there are 3 objectives which each year group will need to teach from Nursery-Yr6 and these are on how to manage money, becoming a critical consumer and managing risks/emotions associated with money. In addition to our PSHE programme, specialist teaching is also brought in from GLOW who teach “Relationships Without Fear” across Year 4, 5 and 6 for six weeks each year.

Jigsaw covers all areas of PSHE for the primary phase, as the table below shows:

Discrete PSHE days are also planned throughout the year such as, ‘Anti-Bullying Week’ and ‘Careers Event’.

How is Jigsaw PSHE organised in the academy?

Teaching strategies are varied and are mindful of preferred learning styles and the need for differentiation. Jigsaw is designed as a whole school approach, with all year groups working on the same theme (Puzzle) at the same time. There are six Puzzles in Jigsaw that are designed to progress in sequence from September to July.

Each Piece has two Learning Intentions: one is based on specific PSHE learning (covering the non-statutory national framework for PSHE Education but enhanced to address children’s needs today); and one is based on emotional literacy and social skills development to enhance children’s emotional and mental health.

The enhancements mean that Jigsaw is relevant to children living in today’s world as it helps them understand and be equipped to cope with issues like body image, cyber and homophobic bullying, and internet safety.

Every Piece (lesson) contributes to at least one of these aspects of children’s development. This is mapped on each Piece and balanced across each year group.

Differentiation / SEN

Jigsaw offers a core curriculum provision for all children and we ensure that this is fully inclusive. Lessons are tailored to meet the needs of the children in our classes and are adapted to suit varying needs, including SEND.

Safeguarding

Sometimes it is clear that certain children may need time to talk one-to-one after the circle closes. It is important to allow the time and appropriate staffing for this to happen. If disclosures occur, the academy safeguarding and child protection procedures will be followed.

Assessment

Each half term, teachers assess whether each child has worked below/above expectations for each unit. The PSHE Leader gathers the assessment data and relays information on how we can improve children’s outcomes.

Monitoring and assessment

There will be on-going evaluation and monitoring of the programme for PSHE.

Additional Pastoral Care Arrangements

At Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff, we aim to develop the personal and social skills of all pupils.  We aim to create an environment in which children are taught to relate well to each other and where differences of all kinds are accepted. We recognise that some children may also have Special Educational Needs and need additional support.

Children may require additional arrangements for emotional and social development therefore the following team are in place to promote the moral, intellectual, personal, social and spiritual development of our children:

  • Mrs E. Day - Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Mrs E. Jones – SENDCo /Designated Teacher for LAC/ Behaviour Lead
  • Miss K. McDonald - Family Learning Lead
  • Miss S. Hudson – Deputy DSL / School Liaison Officer

We employ a Family Learning Lead and School Liaison Officer to directly work with pupils and their families. This may be to help pupils to develop their social skills or emotional resilience. They are also available to work with children on a 1:1 basis. This may be for regular or occasional support with school or home issues.

Enrichment

Enrichment is provided through visits and visitors to our school.  Visits are built into our curriculum and all year groups have at least one visit per term e.g. Staffordshire University Forensics work closely with Year 5 as part of their Crime Scene Investigators topic. We offer a residential visit for the children in Year 6 where there is a particular focus on developing pupils’ self-esteem and opportunities to develop leadership skills and positive group work. (Please note that the above trips may change according to curriculum and topics being taught).

 This policy will be reviewed at least every three years. 

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PSHE (inc RHSE and financial capability units) whole school overviewImage preview

(Relationships Health and Sex Education) (Careers-Related Learning)

Intent

At Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff, we aim to embed our mindful, wellbeing-based approach to PSHE throughout our school. Our goal is for the learning that takes places within our PSHE sessions to transcend into our children’s wider wellbeing, as well as their attitudes to themselves and the world around them. We aim to teach for inclusivity and respect for difference, fostering a sense of inclusion within all of our sessions in a way that is meaningful and appropriate for our children. Our PSHE curriculum seeks to equip the children with the prerequisite skills to enable them to develop a capacity for resilience, as well as the necessary resources to facilitate the management of their own wellbeing.

Implementation

Our PSHE sessions are taught weekly by every class, as part of the ‘Jigsaw’ scheme of work. Every year group are being taught the same ‘puzzle’ of the Jigsaw at the same time, but in a session appropriate for the year group. This ensures continuity across the school, in a manner that allows pupils to develop upon their learning from previous years and make connections between the Jigsaw pieces. Each Jigsaw session begins with an opportunity for mindfulness, normally conducted through a ‘Calm Me’ script, allowing pupils to develop a sense of which calming approach works best for them, both within the sessions and beyond. The Jigsaw planning covers a range of meaningful topics, from racial difference to navigating friendship turbulence. The wide breadth of topics allows for our pupils to explore in great depth potential issues that may come to, or are already, effecting them. Our behaviour system fosters an inclusive and coherent approach, which has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination of any kind. This helps facilitate an inclusive environment whereby difference is welcome and all children feel accepted and appreciated. Additionally, we use positive reinforcement with all pupils, as this ensures pupils feel valued and their work respected. Our pupils are awarded with ‘dojos’ for different examples of good behaviour, and this is celebrated weekly in whole-school assemblies alongside other, more individual pupil achievements.

Impact

If you were to walk into PSHE lessons at Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff, you would see:

∙ Continuity of learning between year groups – each class will be exploring the same ‘piece’ of the jigsaw at the same time, in a way that is appropriate for their year group. This encourages connections to be made for the children between their previous and current learning.

∙ Opportunities for mindfulness – every session begins with an opportunity for the children to practice mindfulness, so that they continue the session feeling calm and prepared. This may vary between year groups, but tends to consist of a breathing activity or a mindfulness script. The mindfulness opportunities also help to provide the children with their own strategies for managing their wellbeing.

∙ The use of vocabulary surrounding wellbeing and social and mental health – Children are able to use vocabulary independently during their lessons and around the school that promotes and develops their understanding of wellbeing and facilitates the normality of its usage.

Co-

op Value

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Being me in my World

Celebrating Difference

Fincap lesson 1

(Co-op value taught in this unit)

Dreams and Goals

Healthy Me

Fincap lesson 2

(Co-op value taught in this unit)

Relationships

Changing Me

Fincap lesson 3

(Co-op value taught in this unit)

Nursery

I understand how it feels to belong and that we are similar and different

I understand how feeling happy and sad can be expressed

I can work together and consider other people’s feelings

I can use gentle hands and understand that it is good to be kind to people

I am starting to understand children’s rights and this means we should all be allowed to learn and play

I am learning what being responsible means

I know how it feels to be proud of something I am good at.

I can tell you one way I am special and unique.

I know that all families are different.

I know there are lots of different houses and homes.

I can tell you how I could make new friends.

I can use my words to stand up for myself.

I understand what a challenge means

I can keep trying until I can do something

I can set a goal and work towards it

I know some kind words to encourage people with

I can start to think about the jobs I might like to do when I’m older

I can feel proud when I achieve a goal

I know the names for some parts of my body and am starting to understand that I need to be active to be healthy

I can tell you some of the things I need to do to be healthy

I can tell you some of the things I need to do to be healthy

I know how to help myself go to sleep and that sleep is good for me

I can wash my hands and know it is important to do this before I eat and after I go to the toilet

I know what to do if I get lost and how to say NO to strangers

I can tell you about my family

I understand how to make friends if I feel lonely

I can tell you some of the things I like about my friends

I know what to say and do if somebody is mean to me

I can use Calm Me time to manage my feelings

I can work together and enjoy being with my friends

I can name parts of my body and show respect for myself

I can tell you some things I can do and some food I can eat to be healthy

I understand that we all start as babies and grow into children and then adults

I know that I grow and change

I can talk about how I feel moving to School from Nursery

I can remember some fun things about Nursery this year

Reception

Solidarity

I understand how it feels to belong and that we are similar and different

I can start to recognise and manage my feelings

I enjoy working with others to make school a good place to be

I understand why it is good to be kind and use gentle hands

I am starting to understand children’s rights and this means we should all be allowed to learn and play

I am learning what being responsible means

I can identify something I am good at and understand everyone is good at different things

I understand that being different makes us all special

I know we are all different but the same in some ways

I can tell you why I think my home is special to me

I can tell you how to be a kind friend

I know which words to use to stand up for myself when someone says or does something unkind

How to manage money

I understand that if I persevere I can tackle challenges

I can tell you about a time I didn’t give up until I achieved my goal

I can set a goal and work towards it

I can use kind words to encourage people

I understand the link between what I learn now and the job I might like to do when I’m older

I can say how I feel when I achieve a goal and know what it means to feel proud

I understand that I need to exercise to keep my body healthy

I understand how moving and resting are good for my body

I know which foods are healthy and not so healthy and can make healthy eating choices

I know how to help myself go to sleep and understand why sleep is good for me

I can wash my hands thoroughly and understand why this is important especially before I eat and after I go to the toilet

I know what a stranger is and how to stay safe if a stranger approaches me

Becoming a critical consumer

I can identify some of the jobs I do in my family and how I feel like I belong

I know how to make friends to stop myself from feeling lonely

I can think of ways to solve problems and stay friends

I am starting to understand the impact of unkind words

I can use Calm Me time to manage my feelings

I know how to be a good friend

I can name parts of the body

I can tell you some things I can do and foods I can eat to be healthy

I understand that we all grow from babies to adults

I can express how I feel about moving to Year 1

 I can talk about my worries and/or the things I am looking forward to about being in Year 1

I can share my memories of the best bits of this year in Reception

Managing risks and emotions associated with money

Year 1

Solidarity

I know how to use my PSHE Floor book

I understand the rights and responsibilities as a member of my class

I understand the rights and responsibilities for being a member of my class

I know my views are valued and can contribute to the Learning Charter

I can recognise the choices I make and understand the consequences

I understand my rights and responsibilities within our Learning Charter

I can identify similarities between people in my class

I can identify differences between people in my class

I can tell you what bullying is

I know some people who I could talk to if I was feeling unhappy or being bullied

I know how to make new friends

I can tell you some ways I am different from my friends

How to manage money

I can set simple goals

I can set a goal and work out how to achieve

I understand how to work well with a partner

I can tackle a new challenge and understand this might stretch my learning

I can identify obstacles which make it more difficult to achieve my new challenge and can work out how to overcome them

I can tell you how I felt when I succeeded in a new challenge and how I celebrated it

I understand the difference between being healthy and unhealthy, and know some ways to keep myself healthy

I know how to make healthy lifestyle choices

I know how to keep myself clean and healthy, and understand how germs cause disease/illness I

I know that all household products including medicines can be harmful if not used properly

I understand that medicines can help me if I feel poorly and I know how to use them safely

I know how to keep safe when crossing the road, and about people who can help me to stay safe

I can tell you why I think my body is amazing and can identify some ways to keep it safe and healthy

Becoming a critical consumer

I can identify the members of my family and understand that there are lots of different types of families.

I can identify what being a good friend means to me

I know appropriate ways of physical contact to greet my friends and know which ways I prefer

I know who can help me in my school community

I can recognise my qualities as person and a friend

I can tell you why I appreciate someone who is special to me

I am starting to understand the life cycles of animals and humans.

I can tell you some things about me that have changed and some things about me that have stayed the same.

I can tell you how my body has changed since I was a baby.

I can identify the parts of the body that make boys different to girls and can use the correct names for these (penis and vagina)

I respect my body and understand which parts are private.

I understand that every time I learn something new I change a little bit.

I can tell you about changes that have happened in my life.

Understanding the important role money plays in our lives

Year 2

Self-

help

I can identify some of my hopes and fears for this year I know how to use my Jigsaw Floor book

I understand the rights and responsibilities for being a member of my class and school

I understand the rights and responsibilities for being a member of my class

I can listen to other people and contribute my own ideas about rewards and consequences

I understand how following the Learning Charter will help me and others learn

I can recognise the choices I make and understand the consequences

I am starting to understand that sometimes people make assumptions about boys and girls (stereotypes)

I understand that bullying is sometimes about difference

I can recognise what is right and wrong and know how to look after myself

I understand that it is OK to be different from other people and to be friends with them

I can tell you some ways I am different from my friends

Understanding the important role money plays in our lives

I can choose a realistic goal and think about how to achieve it

I carry on trying (persevering) even when I find things difficult

I can recognise who I work well with and who it is more difficult for me to work with

I can work well in a group

I can tell you some ways I worked well with my group

I know how to share success with other people

 

I know what I need to keep my body healthy

I can show or tell you what relaxed means and I know some things that make me feel relaxed and some that make me feel stressed

I understand how medicines work in my body and how important it is to use them safely

I can sort foods into the correct food groups and know which foods my body needs every day to keep me healthy

I can make some healthy snacks and explain why they are good for my body

I can decide which foods to eat to give my body energy

Becoming a critical consumer

I can identify the different members of my family, understand my relationship with each of them and know why it is important to share and cooperate

I understand that there are lots of forms of physical contact within a family and that some of this is acceptable and some is not

I understand that there are lots of forms of physical contact within a family and that some of this is acceptable and some is not

I understand that there are lots of forms of physical contact within a family and that some of this is acceptable and some is not

I recognise and appreciate people who can help me in my family, my school and my community

I can express my appreciation for the people in my special relationships

I can recognise cycles of life in nature

I can tell you about the natural process of growing from young to old and understand that this is not in my control

I can recognise how my body has changed since I was a baby and where I am on the continuum from young to old

I can recognise the physical differences between boys and girls, use the correct names for parts of the body (penis, vagina,) and appreciate that some parts of my body are private

I understand there are different types of touch and can tell you which ones I like and don’t like

I can identify what I am looking forward to when I move to my next class

Managing risks and emotions associated with money

Year 3

Self-

responsibility

I recognise my worth and can identify positive things about myself and my achievements.

I can set personal goals I know how to use my Jigsaw Floor book

I can face new challenges positively, make responsible choices and ask for help when I need it

I understand why rules are needed and how they relate to rights and responsibilities

I understand that my actions affect myself and others and I care about other people’s feelings

I can make responsible choices and take action

I understand my actions affect others and try to see things from their points of view

I understand that everybody’s family is different and important to them

I understand that differences and conflicts sometimes happen among family members

I know what it means to be a witness to bullying

I know that witnesses can make the situation better or worse by what they do

I recognise that some words are used in hurtful ways

I can tell you about a time when my words affected someone’s feelings and what the consequences were

Becoming a critical consumer

I can tell you about a person who has faced difficult challenges and achieved success

I can identify a dream/ambition that is important to me

I enjoy facing new learning challenges and working out the best ways for me to achieve them

I am motivated and enthusiastic about achieving our new challenge

I can recognise obstacles which might hinder my achievement and can take steps to overcome them

I can evaluate my own learning process and identify how it can be better next time

I understand how exercise affects my body and know why my heart and lungs are such important organs

I know that the amount of calories, fat and sugar I put into my body will affect my health

I know that the amount of calories, fat and sugar I put into my body will affect my health

I know that the amount of calories, fat and sugar I put into my body will affect my health

I can identify when something feels safe or unsafe

I understand how complex my body is and how important it is to take care of it

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Managing risks and emotions associated with money

I can identify the roles and responsibilities of each member of my family and can reflect on the expectations for males and females

I can identify and put into practice some of the skills of friendship eg. taking turns, being a good listener

I know and can use some strategies for keeping myself safe online

I know and can use some strategies for keeping myself safe online

I understand how my needs and rights are shared by children around the world and can identify how our lives may be different

I know how to express my appreciation to my friends and family

To understand that in animals and human’s lots of changes happen between birth and growing up, and that usually it is the female who has the baby

To understand how babies, grow and develop in the mother’s uterus and understand what a baby needs to live and grow

To identify how boys’ and girls’ bodies change on the outside during the growing up process

To identify how boys’ and girls’ bodies change on the inside during the growing up process and why these changes are necessary so that their bodies can make babies when they   grow up

To start to recognise stereotypical ideas I might have about parenting and family roles

To identify what I am looking forward to when I move to a new class

Understanding the important role money plays in our lives

Year 4

Democracy

I know my attitudes and actions make a difference to the class team

I know how to use my Jigsaw Floor book

I understand who is in my school community, the roles they play and how I fit in

I understand how democracy works through the School Council

I understand that my actions affect myself and others; I care about other people’s feelings and try to empathise with them

I understand how groups come together to make decisions

I understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

I understand that, sometimes, we make assumptions based on what people look like

I understand what influences me to make assumptions based on how people look

I know that sometimes bullying is hard to spot and I know what to do if I think it is going on but I’m not sure

I can tell you why witnesses sometimes join in with bullying and sometimes don’t tell

I can identify what is special about me and value the ways in which I am unique

I can tell you a time when my first impression of someone changed when I got to know them

Becoming a critical consumer

I can tell you about some of my hopes and dreams

I understand that sometimes hopes and dreams do not come true and that this can hurt

I know that reflecting on positive and happy experiences can help me to counteract disappointment

I know how to make a new plan and set new goals even if I have been disappointed

I know how to work out the steps to take to achieve a goal, and can do this successfully as part of a group

I know how to work out the steps to take to achieve a goal, and can do this successfully as part of a group

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I can recognise how different friendship groups are formed, how I fit into them and the friends I value the most

I understand there are people who take on the roles of leaders or followers in a group, and I know the role I take on in different situations

I understand the facts about smoking and its effects on health, and also some of the reasons some people start to smoke

I understand the facts about smoking and its effects on health, and also some of the reasons some people start to smoke

I can recognise when people are putting me under pressure and can explain ways to resist this when I want

I know myself well enough to have a clear picture of what I believe is right and wrong

Managing risks and emotions associated with money

I can recognise situations which can cause jealousy in relationships

I can identify someone I love and can express why they are special to me

I can tell you about someone I know that I no longer see

I can recognise how friendships change, know how to make new friends and how to manage when I fall out with my friends

I can recognise how friendships change, know how to make new friends and how to manage when I fall out with my friends

I know how to show love and appreciation to the people and animals who are special to me

I understand that some of my personal characteristics have come from my birth parents

To correctly label the internal and external parts of male and female bodies that are necessary for making a baby

To describe how a boy/girl’s body changes in order for her to be able to have babies when she is an adult, and that menstruation (having periods) is a natural part of this.

To know how the circle of change works and can apply it to changes I want to make in my      life

To identify changes that have been and may continue to be outside of my control that I learnt to accept

To identify what I am looking forward to when I move to a new class

Understanding the important role money plays in our lives

Year 5

Equality

I can face new challenges positively and know how to set personal goals I know how to use Jigsaw Floor book

I understand my rights and responsibilities as a citizen of my country

I understand my rights and responsibilities as a citizen of my country and as a member of my school

I can make choices about my own behaviour because I understand how rewards and consequences fee

I understand how an individual’s behaviour can impact on a group

I understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community and know how to participate in this

I understand that cultural differences sometimes cause conflict

I understand what racism is

I understand how rumour-spreading and name-calling can be bullying behaviours

I can explain the difference between direct and indirect types of bullying

I can compare my life with people in the developing world

I can understand a different culture from my own

Becoming a critical consumer

I understand that I will need money to help me achieve some of my dreams

I know about a range of jobs carried out by people I know and have explored how much people earn in different jobs

I can identify a job I would like to do when I grow up and understand what motivates me and what I need to do to achieve it

I can describe the dreams and goals of young people in a culture different to mine

I understand that communicating with someone in a different culture means we can learn from each other and I can identify a range of ways that we could support each other

I can encourage my peers to support young people here and abroad to meet their aspirations, and suggest ways we might do this, e.g. through sponsorship

I know the health risks of smoking and can tell you how tobacco affects the lungs, liver and heart.

I know the health risks of smoking and can tell you how tobacco affects the lungs, liver and heart.

I know and can put into practice basic emergency aid procedures (including recovery position) and know how to get help in emergency situations

I understand how the media, social media and celebrity culture promotes certain body types

I can describe the different roles food can play in people’s lives and can explain how people can develop eating problems (disorders) relating to body image pressures

I know what makes a healthy lifestyle including healthy eating and the choices I need to make to be healthy and happy

Managing risks and emotions associated with money

I have an accurate picture of who I am as a person in terms of my characteristics and personal qualities

I understand that belonging to an online community can have positive and negative consequences

I understand there are rights and responsibilities in an online community or social network

I know there are rights and responsibilities when playing a game online

I can recognise when I am spending too much time using devices (screen time)

I can explain how to stay safe when using technology to communicate with my friends

I am aware of my own self-image and how my body image fits into that

To explain how a girl’s body changes during puberty and understand the importance of looking after myself physically and emotionally

To describe how boys’ and girls’ bodies change during puberty

To understand how babies are made and appreciate how amazing it is that human bodies can reproduce

To identify what I am looking forward to about becoming a teenager and understand this brings growing responsibilities (age of consent)

To identify what I am looking forward to when I move to my next class

Understanding the important role money plays in our lives

Year 6

Equity

I can identify my goals for this year, understand my fears and worries about the future and know how to express them

I know how to use the Jigsaw Floor book

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I know that there are universal rights for all children but for many children these rights are not met

I understand that my actions affect other people locally and globally

I can make choices about my own behaviour because I understand how rewards and consequences feel and I understand how these relate to my rights and responsibilities

I understand how an individual’s behaviour can impact on a group

I understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

I understand there are different perceptions about what normal means

I understand how being different could affect someone’s life

I can explain some of the ways in which one person or a group can have power over another

I know some of the reasons why people use bullying behaviours

I can give examples of people with disabilities who lead amazing lives

I can explain ways in which difference can be a source of conflict and a cause for celebration

Becoming a critical consumer

I know my learning strengths and can set challenging but realistic goals for myself (e.g. one in-school goal and one out of school goal)

I can work out the learning steps I need to take to reach my goal and understand how to motivate myself to work on these

I can identify problems in the world that concern me and talk to other people about them

I can work with other people to help make the world a better place

I can describe some ways in which I can work with other people to help make the world a better place

I know what some people in my class like or admire about me and can accept their praise

I can take responsibility for my health and make choices that benefit my health and well-being

I know about different types of drugs and their uses and their effects on the body particularly the liver and heart

I understand that some people can be exploited and made to do things that are against the law

I know why some people join gangs and the risks this involves

I understand what it means to be emotionally well and can explore people’s attitudes towards mental health/illness

I can recognise stress and the triggers that cause this and I understand how stress can cause drug and alcohol misuse.

Understanding the important role money plays in our lives

I know that it is important to take care of my mental health

I know how to take care of my mental health

I understand that there are different stages of grief and that there are different types of loss that cause people to grieve

I can recognise when people are trying to gain power or control

I can judge whether something online is safe and helpful for me

I can judge whether something online is safe and helpful for me

I am aware of my own self-image and how my body image fits into that

I can explain how girls’ and boys’ bodies change during puberty and understand the importance of looking after myself physically and emotionally

To describe how a baby develops from conception through the nine months of pregnancy, and how it is born

I understand how being physically attracted to someone changes the nature of the relationship

To be aware of the importance of a positive self- esteem and what I can do to develop it

To identify what I am looking forward to and

what worries me about the transition to secondary school /or moving to my next class

Understanding the important role money plays in our lives