What is PSHE Education?

PSHE Education (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) is a planned programme of learning through which children and young people acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to successfully manage their lives – now and in the future. As part of a whole-school approach, PSHE Education develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.

Intent

We want pupils at Wistaston Church Lane Academy to have enough knowledge so they know how to be safe and healthy, and how to manage their academic, personal and social lives in a positive way. We aim to ensure pupils are given the knowledge, skills, and attributes they need to prepare them for life and work in modern Britain. We believe that when taught well, PSHE education helps pupils to achieve their academic potential, and leave school equipped with skills they will need throughout later life.

Due to the demographic of WCLA, and our below national average ethnic minorities pupils on roll, it is important that we build upon the children’s experiences to provide a wider understanding of the diversity in our country, and across the world, as a whole in terms of race, religion and relationships. The intent is to develop tolerant, respectful and compassionate young people, prepared for their future lives in the wider world, who understand our British Values.  

The Jigsaw curriculum holds children at its heart and its cohesive vision helps children understand and value how they fit into and contribute to the world. It has a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health.

Implementation

We follow the Jigsaw scheme of learning as part of our PSHE offer. Jigsaw consists of six half-term units of work (known as puzzles), each containing six lessons (referred to as the 'pieces') covering each academic year. 

Term 1: Being Me in My World

Term 2: Celebrating Difference (including anti-bullying)

Term 3: Dreams and Goals

Term 4: Healthy Me

Term 5: Relationships

Term 6: Changing Me (including Sex Education)

Sessions are planned, resourced and delivered whilst being mindful of a variety of learning styles including creative and visual approaches to allow accessibility and adaptability for all learners. Medium-term plans for each year group, are carefully structured to adapt the sessions to the areas of need for the pupils at our school, as well as ensuring curriculum coverage. 

No Outsiders

We use the No Outsiders scheme of work to strengthen our ethos that nobody should be left out and everybody can be included. We look further into equality and diversity during these sessions.

Impact

At Wistaston Church Lane Academy it is expected that all PSHE lessons are engaging and that all learning is inclusive to ensure children achieve the learning focus.

  • Children who will develop positive and healthy relationship with their peers both now and in the future.
  • Children who will understand the physical and emotional aspects involved in RSE at an age-appropriate level.
  • Children who will have respect for themselves and others.
  • Children who will have positive body images.
  • Children who will know how to keep themselves safe: physically, mentally and technologically.
  • Children who will understand that the world is diverse and that everyone has the right to equality.
  • Children who will be able to articulate themselves clearly using age-appropriate language surrounding the key themes of PSHE.
  • Children who will have the building blocks necessary to continue to learn and develop after they leave Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

Climate and Sustainability: How are we helping?   

How Jigsaw PSHE Supports Climate and Sustainability: 

  • Jigsaw lessons encourage students to think about the world around them, including environmental issues. 

  • Pupils learn about the impact of human choices on the planet, such as pollution, waste, and carbon footprints. 

  • PSHE teaches children about making responsible decisions, not just for ourselves but for others and the environment. 

  • Children reflect on how their lifestyle choices (e.g. recycling, energy use, food choices) can make a positive difference. 

  • Jigsaw’s “Whole-School Approach” links personal wellbeing with collective responsibility, showing how communities can act sustainably. 

  • Core values such as respect, empathy, and care are applied to the environment as well as people. 

  • PSHE raises awareness of global citizenship - recognising that sustainability is about fairness to future generations and people in other parts of the world. 

  • It shows how looking after the planet also supports our own wellbeing (e.g. enjoying green spaces, reducing stress, eating sustainably). 

Jigsaw PSHE supports climate and sustainability by helping children understand environmental issues, make responsible choices, develop teamwork and citizenship skills, and connect caring for the planet with caring for ourselves and each other. 

 

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