Curriculum intent

At Wigton Moor our PSHE curriculum aims to equip children with essential skills for life; it intends to develop the whole child through carefully planned and resourced lessons that develop the knowledge, skills and attributes children need to protect and enhance their wellbeing. The PSHE curriculum supports the whole school ethos of respect for others and resilience in the face of challenges, underpinning the ethos of the Four C’s- care, courtesy, co-operation and common sense. A broad and balanced PSHE curriculum is an essential tool in preparing children for life in society now and in the future. The lessons in this curriculum are based on mutual respect and the appreciation of others as well as developing a strong sense of self. The themes cover a wide range of the social and emotional aspects of learning, enabling children to develop their identity and self-esteem as confident, active members of society. The curriculum provides pupils with essential education on safeguarding issues, developing pupils awareness of how and when to ask for help and support. The themes are revisited across the Key Stages, enabling children to recall and build upon previous learning in an age appropriate manner. Ground rules are revisited at the start of every lesson, allowing pupils to respond in a safe and supportive environment.

Personal, Social and Health and Economic Education (PSHE) 

Relationships Education

Relationships Education will put in place the building blocks needed for positive and safe relationships, including with family, friends and online.

Your child will be taught what a relationship is, what friendship is, what family means and who can support them. In an age-appropriate way, our RSE curriculum will cover how to treat each other with kindness, consideration and respect.

By the end of primary school, pupils will have been taught content on:

• families and people who care for me

• caring friendships

• respectful relationships

• online relationships

• being safe

Health Education

Health Education aims to give your child the information they need to make good decisions about their own health and wellbeing, to recognise issues in themselves and others, and to seek support as early as possible when issues arise.

By the end of primary school, pupils will have been taught content on:

• mental wellbeing

• internet safety and harms

• physical health and fitness

• healthy eating

• facts and risks associated with drugs, alcohol and tobacco

• health and prevention

• basic first aid

• changing adolescent body

Economic Education

Our economic curriculum teaches pupils about financial responsibility, careers and aspirations and life long skills such as budgeting.

By the end of primary school, pupils will have been taught content on:

• saving, budgeting and spending
• earning and borrowing money
• careers and enterprise

Statutory RSE Policy Consultation and Long Term Plan

Following on from the parental survey sent out in Summer 2020, we are inviting parents to consult on our draft RSE policy- please see below. Any comments or enquiries can be emailed to the PSHE lead at:  jeanette.hill@wigtonmoor.leeds.sch.uk. by 3Oth November 2020.