Personal, Social, Health & Economic education
Vision
We have a tailor-made Character Education curriculum which incorporates:
- Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE)
- Spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development (SMSC)
- Our school values
- Fundamental British values and
- Our work around the UN Convention on Rights of a Child (UNCRC).
Our overall aim is to educate the “whole child” to enable them to grow into life-long learners who show respect and understanding towards others and the world around them.
The PSHE part of our curriculum develops children’s knowledge of how they will grow and helps them understand how to manage these emotional and physical changes.
We want our pupils to leave Evendons with a strong sense of self and with the tools and strategies to keep themselves safe in an ever changing world.
Intent
Through our curriculum, pupils build the understanding and practical strategies to enable them to become confident. Our curriculum content is split into six focus themes which cover the statutory requirements for PSHE, SMSC and the fundamental British Values, whilst also incorporating the needs of our children.
Our half-term focus themes link with our school values and work on personal wellbeing. As children journey through Evendons, they will cover a wide range of topics that teach them both about themselves and their place in the wider world: we ensure that we celebrate national events such as National Parliament Week and Mental Health Week.
Pupil Voice
Our commitment to Pupil Voice is reinforced through circle time and discussion activities which take place in a safe environment where respect and trust is fostered to enable honest and worthwhile participation.
Children are able to listen to each other and learn from each other’s experiences. We aim for children to become resilient and to be able to learn from their mistakes, and to understand how their actions may affect others as well as themselves.
Implementation
Our curriculum is delivered in class through weekly sessions, and it is enhanced by external visitors who have experience in the areas that the children are learning about. Previous visits have included the fire service, dental nurses, talks on road safety and mental fitness. We also provide inclusive opportunities in a safe environment, for children who need some time to reflect, develop confidence and take part in activities which promote overall wellbeing.
PSHE Whole School Overview.
Impact
Children feel empowered to share their passions with others to make a positive impact on both the school and the wider community. They do this in a variety of ways such as:
- Leading assemblies on subjects that matter to them (examples are: energy crisis and how it affects everyone, personal journeys with having Autism, sustainability, foods around the world, their experiences of religious festivals, performing musical instruments)
- Fundraising: children have led cake sales for a range of charities which are important to them
- Our older children lead lunchtime clubs for the younger years, as well as setting up their own school newspaper
- Connect with the wider world: through external visits, going on trips or even by experiencing Zoom calls into refugee camps.