PSHE

Intent

At Coppermill we deliver a PSHE curriculum which is accessible to all and is reflective of the needs of our pupils. We ensure that our pupils learn how to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society. We teach pupils life skills which enable them to understand how they are developing personally as an individual and socially as part of a wider community. The curriculum will tackle moral, social and cultural issues which are relevant today and are a part of growing up, including developing healthy relationships with others. Our curriculum will prepare our pupils to be global citizens in a diverse society, develop a sense of self-worth and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences for later life.

Implementation

At Coppermill, we use the Coram Scarf scheme of work, which is mapped against the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study. The Scarf scheme is carefully mapped out to ensure knowledge and skills are continually built upon in weekly lessons.  SCARF's values of Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship align closely with our whole school values and help us to promote positive behaviour, safety, achievement and wellbeing for all children. 

The Scarf scheme is organised into half termly themes which are: 

- Me and my relationships

- Valuing difference

- Keeping safe

- Rights and respect

- Being my best

- Growing and changing

The yearly overviews below give you a breakdown of the lessons which are covered within these overarching units. 

Running alongside the SCARF curriculum we also use the 'No Outsiders' curriculum to further enhance our PSHE offer and to give a very clear message to children that all are welcome at our school and that we are a 'No Outsiders' safe space. The scheme teaches children to value and embrace difference and helps us to create a school culture of harmony and understanding. Each half term teachers will read a book which explores key issues around diversity and inclusion. The books, carefully selected and age appropriate, explore a huge range of topics in a child friendly way and are followed up by discussions and activities. The 9 protected characteristics from the Equality Act (2010) are all explored by the time children reach Year 6. Please see the yearly overview below for the books we read and the themes we explore. 

Impact

At Coppermill, we believe that impact of our PSHE curriculum can be seen in our children's attitudes and behaviours. The effects of our curriculum can be seen in the ways in which the children at Coppermill approach their learning and conduct themselves around school and in the playground. Children at our school develop into well-rounded, kind and respectful individuals with the ability to make good decisions and take responsibility for their actions. Our pupils leave Year 6 equipped with essential skills that will enable them to transition into secondary school and prepare them for their adult lives. Teachers assess children's understanding and skill development in an ongoing and informal manner and use the 1decision scheme's informal assessments to inform their teaching.