Personal, Social & Health Education

Intent

At Educate U we aim to deliver a comprehensive PSHE curriculum that is inclusive, accessible and places our pupils at the centre of their own learning. Our PSHE curriculum has been developed in line with our whole school curriculum intent to deliver a broad, relevant and engaging curriculum. Our PSHE curriculum encompasses our school values to maintain a safe and effective programme of learning in an environment that is carefully tailored to meet the individual needs of our pupils.

Safety
Trust
Choice
Collaboration
Empowerment

Careful considerations are made to ensure an effective trauma informed approach is taken to support pupil wellbeing whilst equipping them with knowledge and skills to prepare them for prosperous futures. Through collaborative working we provide our pupils with appropriate content to support them in developing knowledge and understanding as well as skills to be healthy, safe, and prepared for modern life to the best of their abilities.

Our curriculum has been designed in line with the PSHE Associations planning framework for pupils with SEND to ensure that content is accessible for all students at Educate U.

Our Curriculum covers the following key areas:

Self-Awareness
Self-care, support and safety
Managing feelings
Changing and growing
Healthy lifestyles
The world in which I live.

The curriculum is modified and adapted to ensure our students are comfortable and confident in accessing the content and areas are re-visited to re-enforce and consolidate learning whilst additional support is in place across the school to promote physical, social, and emotional understanding.

Ensuring that our students feel positive about themselves and the world in which they live is of paramount importance and we provide support and guidance for our pupils based on the foundations of positive and trusting relationships.

Implementation

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

At Educate U, in Key Stage 1 and 2, PSHE is taught through a clear and comprehensive scheme of work in line with the PSHE Associations planning framework for pupils with SEND. We ensure that we equip our pupils with a solid foundation to develop their knowledge and skills in the following areas: Self-Awareness, Self-care, support and safety, managing feelings, Changing, and growing, Healthy lifestyles and the world I live in whilst covering statutory relationships education guidance suitably adapted to the needs of our pupils.

One core theme will be covered every half term to prepare pupils for life, assisting them in Developing the knowledge, skills, and attributes to enable them to develop resilience and make informed decisions about their safety, wellbeing, health, and relationships, both now and in their futures.

Teachers will use a wide range of trauma informed teaching approaches and resources to effectively deliver content that is suited to our pupils and effective CPD will be provided to ensure that high levels of confidence and knowledge are maintained.

Opportunities for PSHE-linked visits will be planned for with visits from guest speakers and organisations in the local community (emergency services). This also includes themed days/events, such as Anti-Bullying Week.

Cross-curricular links will be imbedded which will allow for pupils to deepen their understand of PSHE across the curriculum, including using technology safely.

Discussion is placed at the heart of PSHE lessons and supports pupils in developing their confidence in becoming active and informed citizens through sharing their opinions and reflections whilst ensuring that they maintain high aspirations and belief in themselves.

In KS1 and KS2 Teachers assessment of knowledge, skills and understanding is made through observations during lessons, verbal feedback and pupil voice which is recorded in a summary of each PSHE lesson and may include samples of the work completed in the lesson (including photos of practical work), a blurb to contextualise the learning and evidence of pupil voice as well as pupil reflections.

At Eduacte U we encompass a strong emphasis on emotional Literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health which includes mindfulness to allow children to advance their emotional awareness, concentration, and focus.

displays throughout school reinforce the PSHE curriculum enabling children to make links and further embed their understanding.

Pupils will be Provided with opportunities for critical thinking to develop resilience to enable them to make sound decisions when facing risks, challenges or when faced with new or more complex situations.

Pupils will be equipped with suitable relationships education to prepare them for opportunities, responsibilities, and future life experiences.

Additional therapeutic provisions will provide additional reinforcement of the PSHE curriculum and will support pupils in developing and consolidating their knowledge and skills through a range of well-chosen activities bespoke to the individual and their needs.

Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

At Educate U in key stages 3 and 4 pupils will build on and extend their previous knowledge and understanding through a broad scheme of work in line with the PSHE Associations planning framework for pupils with SEND to ensure sequential learning and to promote the development of healthy and confident citizens.

We believe that focusing on developing a 'Growth Mindset' in our children will support them in building resilience, independence and confidence whilst equipping them to embrace challenge; foster a love of learning; and increase their motivation and happiness.

Pupils will be taught the following themes as in previous key stages every half term to promote engagement through familiarity whilst extending and building on previous knowledge and understanding:

Self-Awareness, Self-care, support, and safety, managing feelings, Changing, and growing, Healthy lifestyles and the world I live in whilst covering statutory relationships education guidance. Visitors, such as emergency services (where appropriate) and the school nurse complement our PSHE curriculum to offer additional learning.

We encourage our pupils to develop their sense of self-worth through role modelling and mentoring opportunities across the school, playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community.

displays throughout school reinforce the PSHE curriculum enabling children to make links and further embed their understanding. Cross curricular links will also allow for pupils to further deepen their understanding of PSHE including the safe use of technology.

As in previous key stages, Teachers assessment of knowledge, skills and understanding is made through observations during lessons, verbal feedback and pupil voice which is recorded pin a summary of each PSHE lesson and may include samples of the work completed in the lesson (including photos of practical work), a blurb to contextualise the learning and evidence of pupil voice as well as pupil reflections.

Impact

By the time Pupils leave Educate U they will:

Be emerging in becoming healthy, open minded, respectful, and responsible members of society.
Acknowledge and appreciate difference and diversity within society.
Have developed a strong, sense of self and feel confident in approaching a range of real-life situations.
Celebrate individual, unique qualities and attributes.
Feel confident in applying their own skills and attributes to help them navigate themselves through modern life.
Have developed a greater understanding of their emotions and how to manage them.
Feel confident in developing healthy and positive relationships.
understand the physical aspects involved in RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) at an age-appropriate level.
Show respect for themselves and others.
Demonstrate a positive self-esteem.
Be confident in looking after their mental health and well-being.
Be aware of the channels of support available to them and feel confident in seeking help for themselves and others when needed.