PSHE
At Downton C of E Primary School our vision for PSHE is underpinned by our three curriculum drivers: aspirations, knowledge and personal development. Inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed, and our core values of Peace, Love and Joy, our curriculum provides children with the opportunities to develop in the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to flourish in this subject, and to prepare them to make informed and considered choices in their current and future lives.
Intent
Our intent is for children to become articulate, informed, and empowered individuals who develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate life with confidence, resilience, and empathy. Through the Jigsaw PSHE scheme, we provide a structured and progressive approach to personal, social, and health education, ensuring that children develop a strong sense of self, respect for others, and an understanding of their role in the wider world.
Implementation
We follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme, which delivers a spiral curriculum covering all statutory relationships, health, and well-being education.
Lessons are delivered weekly across all year groups, with opportunities for discussion, role-play, and reflection to develop emotional literacy, resilience, and respect.
E-safety is embedded into the curriculum, linking with our computing provision and wider safeguarding education.
Learning is recorded in floor books, capturing key discussions, reflections, and activities to showcase progression and depth of understanding.
Whole-school initiatives such as anti-bullying week, well-being activities, safer internet day, and assemblies enrich the curriculum and reinforce key messages.
Impact
Children develop the vocabulary and confidence to express themselves, articulate their feelings, and engage in meaningful discussions about personal and social issues.
They demonstrate empathy and respect in their relationships with others, fostering a strong school community built on kindness and inclusion.
Pupils leave our school empowered with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their well-being, relationships, and future aspirations.
The use of floor books provides a clear record of learning and progress, showcasing pupil engagement and reflection throughout their PSHE journey.
By embedding PSHE into everyday school life, we ensure that children are well-prepared for life beyond the classroom, equipped with the values and understanding to thrive in the modern world.
Anti-Bullying Week
In November, the whole school took part in anti-bullying week and the theme was ‘choose respect’. Throughout the week, we all took part in various activities focusing on how we can actively choose respect, and what we can do to stop bullying. The children also took part in an internet safety lesson and created internet safety posters highlighting the importance of staying safe online. We also took part in Odd Socks Day which forms as part of Anti-Bullying Week where children were encouraged to wear mismatched socks as a way of embracing and celebrating each other’s differences.
Children in Need
We all had super fun taking part in Crazy Hair Day and raising money for Children in Need! There were lots of colours, glitter and cool, crazy styles! Thanks to all the parents for making a huge effort and putting a smile on everyone’s faces.
Travel Tracker-WOW
WOW is a pupil-led initiative where children self-report how they get to school every day using the interactive WOW Travel Tracker. If they travel sustainably (Walk/wheel, cycle or scoot etc) once a week for a month, they get rewarded with a badge.
