PSHE
Statement of Intent
At Minterne, we believe that out PSHE curriculum is a vital part of our children's education. We know that PSHE will improve the physical, psychosocial, and personal well-being of our pupils, aiding them to achieve their potential. Our curriculum helps all children develop necessary skills, knowledge and attributes needed for them to understand the world they live in. It allows them to prepare for the responsibilities and challenges that they may face in life now and in their future, so that they may lead healthy, independent lives and become informed, active and responsible citizens - learning for a lifetime!
PSHE at Minterne
Our PSHE curriculum has been designed to sequence learning covering three core themes: Relationships, Living in the Wider World, and Health & Well-being. Lessons are timetabled weekly, with learning recorded in a shared big book. PSHE is not limited to these timetabled sessions as teachers will adapt and support to meet the needs of pupils within their class. PSHE is threaded throughout all areas of the curriculum and daily life at Minterne.
Protected Characteristics
In regular assemblies, pupils are given whole school messages that contribute to our school ethos. Treating others with respect and fairness is a valued trait that we encourage at Minterne, we know no act of kindness will ever be wasted. Pupils are taught about characteristics that are protected by law.
Age - it is illegal to discriminate against you because of your age; whether you are old or young.
Race - it is illegal to discriminate against you due to your race; the colour of your skin or because of where you were born.
Gender - it is illegal to discriminate against you because of your gender; whether you are a boy or girl.
Religion - it is illegal to discriminate against you because of your gender; whether you are a boy or a girl.
Relationship - it it illegal to discriminate against you because of who you choose to have a relationship with; who you choose to love.
Disability - it is illegal to treat you differently because of a disability; whether a physical or mental condition; that impacts on how daily tasks are carried out.
Pregnancy - it is illegal to treat a woman differently during pregnancy or if they have just had a baby.
Present yourself - it is illegal to discriminate against you because of how you present yourself; whether you wear a skirt or trousers or your gender is different from when you were born.
Marriage / partnership - it is illegal to discriminate against two people who are married or if they have been in a long-term relationship, known as a civil partnership.
We share safety messages, such as rail safety, being independent in the home, crossing the road or even sun safety and many more! We invite visitors to strengthen these messages and to make them applicable to our pupils.
RSE
RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) involves learning about relationships, healthy lifestyles, diversity and personal identity. At Minterne, we want all pupils to feel they are valued and an important part of our community regardless of their differences. Our curriculum has been developed in consultation with parents and pupils. It focuses on teaching the fundamental building blocks and characteristics of positive relationships including:
- families and people who care for me.
- caring friendships
- respectful relationships
- online relationships
- being safe
- changes as we grow
We consider RSE, vital in supporting our pupils understand safe guarding themselves. Through use of resources that are well researched and age-appropriate we can arm our pupils with knowledge to keep themselves happy, healthy and safe!
PSCHE
Adaptations
We want all children to contribute and reach their full potential in all curricular areas. For children to be successful in PSHE, they may require some adaptations.
