Intent
Jigsaw is a whole-school approach with many layers above and beyond the lesson plans themselves. The aim is to support children to feel a strong sense of belonging and community by taking part in whole-school assemblies, end of Puzzle outcomes, displays and learning. Jigsaw is delivered alongside our Mindful Moments and our Zones of Regulation to build up self-help strategies and a toolbox of resources for self-esteem, self-worth and self-understanding.
Our PSHE curriculum is designed to be inclusive and responsive to the needs of our pupils, reflecting the local community and the wider societal context. We are committed to providing a curriculum that not only addresses statutory requirements but also goes beyond them to cover essential themes such as:
- Supporting children in understanding how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including mental health awareness, physical fitness, and nutrition.
- Teaching children how to develop and maintain positive relationships with peers and adults, while also exploring topics such as consent and empathy.
- Understanding their rights and responsibilities as global citizens, promoting respect, tolerance, and social responsibility.
Implementation
To implement our PSHE curriculum effectively, we adopt a whole-school approach, ensuring that it is interwoven throughout all aspects of school life. Each Jigsaw lesson follows a structured framework that aligns with the National Curriculum while being tailored to our students’ developmental stages. Lessons are thoughtfully sequenced to build upon prior knowledge and skills.
Impact
The impact of our PSHE curriculum is evident in the progress and achievements of our pupils. Through regular monitoring, assessment and evaluation, we ensure that every child makes excellent progress from their individual starting points. Jigsaw is a carefully thought-through progressive programme with a full set of attainment descriptors and an assessment process embedded throughout. Each class has their jigsaw piece character through which some of their learning is based and the character enables children to discuss scenarios at an age appropriate level as the character is the same age as the children across the year groups.
Relationships and Sex Education
Please find a copy of our PSHE and RSE policy below which outlines how we teach the RSE curriculum and how we inform families regarding the specific teaching of RSE.