Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship
Greenfylde Church of England First School
Policy on Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship
This policy should be taken as part of the overall strategy of the school and operated within the context of our vision, aims and values as a Church of England School.
Introduction
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship are central to the education of all of our pupils. They are aspects of the school curriculum that are cross-curricular and are evident in all aspects in the life of our school. We believe that a child's personal and social development has a crucial affect on their ability to learn effectively.
We recognise that developing Personal, Social and Health Education is a continuous process by which a school contributes to the development of the individual. It seeks to enrich the lives of the pupils and lies at the heart of all educational experiences.
We believe that the whole school community involvement is invaluable in contributing to the success of our delivery of the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum.
Our school embraces the principles and values of equal opportunities. Every effort is made to ensure that each individual child receives equal access to the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum regardless of ability, culture and gender.
In producing this policy we have consulted with staff and governors and consulted relevant documentation. As a staff we have decided that the PSHE and Citizenship policies should be incorporated into the same documentation as the two subjects are so closely linked.
PSHE and citizenship are seen as an integral part of the whole curriculum and are planned for across several subjects. As subject policies are reviewed they will contain reference to how they contribute to the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum
Aims
* Children will be encouraged to see themselves as having worth as individuals.
* To develop personal skills that foster and facilitate good relationships.
* To learn to respect the differences between people.
* For children to take greater responsibility for their actions and to be aware of their actions on others.
* To develop individuals who are able to think for themselves and make rational and informed decisions.
* To develop individuals who have personal qualities and values that equip them to meet the wider social demands of young adult life.
* To inform pupils of issues that will have a bearing upon their development.
* To offer opportunities for pupils to involve themselves fully in the community life of the school including making decisions about issues.
* For pupils to be actively involved in, and take responsibility for, their own learning.
* To extend knowledge and understanding of the wider community; involving local, national, European and global issues.
* To inform pupils about the benefits of positive and healthy lifestyles.
Ethos
Clearly, actions speak louder than words, and the school's ethos is of vital importance with regard to PHSE/Citizenship. Greenfylde Church of England First School strives to educate all its pupils within an environment where the Christian traditions of learning, truth, justice, respect and community are promoted. We strive for a warm and friendly school, where all members of the learning community are treated with respect and are valued and listened to, and where children feel safe and secure.
Planning for PSHE and Citizenship
Work in PSHE and Citizenship will occur in many subject areas or topics, i.e. ourselves in science and fair trade in geography. Areas that support PSHE and citizenship have been highlighted on the whole school curriculum plan and are incorporated into teachers planning to ensure continuity. There may occasionally be specific lessons of PHSE/Citizenship, but this will not normally be the case.
The QCA scheme of work is followed for Citizenship, but is adapted as necessary to suit the context of the school.
In the Foundation Stage, this planning will be integrated through all areas of learning- most notably Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
When planning to teach PSHE/Citizenship topics, teachers follow the same planning framework as with other subjects, highlighting clear learning objectives, building on pupils' previous experience.
Due to the nature of PSHE, staff will strive to create an atmosphere of trust where pupils feel able to talk about their views and feelings.
The Curriculum for PSHE and Citizenship
PHSE and Citizenship activities may take many forms. The following are some examples:-
* Classroom lessons (please refer to the long term curriculum plan)
Activities might include:-
Whole class teaching
Group work, paired work, individual work
Debate
Role play to explore issues
Drama
The use of stories and poems
Visitors to the classroom e.g the local Police Officer
* Collective Worships: these will often have a theme that supports PSHE/Citizenship learning
* Charity Fund Raising activities
* Visits out of school. E.g. a trip to the fire station, or going to sing at a local Senior Citizens' Home at Christmas
* Helping around the school. The school has a system where Year 4 pupils are regularly asked to help with a range of tasks. However, children from all year groups are asked to help with various activities from time to time and enjoy the responsibility
* School Council: two members of each class in years 2, 3 and 4 form a council which meets regularly. They are invited to discuss issues of concern or potential developments at the school. They report back to their classes and also consult the Year 1 and Reception children.
* Circle Times in classrooms
* Behaviour policy activities such as Golden Time (please refer to the Behaviour Policy)
* Links with the local churches
In addition, there are many opportunities for the development of PSHE and Citizenship within a child that are not planned, but are incidental. Staff will always endeavour to respond to these 'significant moments' in a positive way which extends the child's understanding.
Learning in PSHE and Citizenship
To ensure that learning is effective:-
* The purpose of each lesson is made clear
* Appropriate learning experiences are planned and meet the needs of all the children in the class
* Learning experiences draw on pupils own experiences or existing knowledge and provide a range of opportunities for pupils to learn, practise and demonstrate skills, attitudes and knowledge and understanding
* Time is given for pupils to reflect, consolidate and apply their learning
* Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and to record their own progress
* Attention is given to developing a safe and secure classroom climate
* Staff training needs are met - such needs may be identified through Performance Management or subject monitoring by co-ordinators and the Head Teacher
Visitors to School
The school leads the PSHE programme but outside visitors have a role. There is a school protocol for involving such visitors: -
* Any person in an official capacity will have been vetted by the LEA
* Casual visitors discuss beforehand their role and subject matter, this is then delivered with the oversight of the class teacher
* The need for confidentiality will have been discussed and agreed upon
Child Protection Issues
Staff have guidelines for dealing with sensitive and controversial issues and confidentiality and have all received training on this issue. There is a comprehensive child Protection Policy. The PSHE/Citizenship co-ordinator is also the Child Protection Co-ordinator.
Links to Other Policies
Clearly there are several other policies which have a direct relationship to PSHE and Citizenship. These are:-
Curriculum Policy and Long Term Plan
Child Protection
Behaviour
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Awareness
Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically under the leadership of the PHSE/Citizenship co-ordinator. At present, this is the Head Teacher.
Policy on Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship
This policy should be taken as part of the overall strategy of the school and operated within the context of our vision, aims and values as a Church of England School.
Introduction
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship are central to the education of all of our pupils. They are aspects of the school curriculum that are cross-curricular and are evident in all aspects in the life of our school. We believe that a child's personal and social development has a crucial affect on their ability to learn effectively.
We recognise that developing Personal, Social and Health Education is a continuous process by which a school contributes to the development of the individual. It seeks to enrich the lives of the pupils and lies at the heart of all educational experiences.
We believe that the whole school community involvement is invaluable in contributing to the success of our delivery of the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum.
Our school embraces the principles and values of equal opportunities. Every effort is made to ensure that each individual child receives equal access to the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum regardless of ability, culture and gender.
In producing this policy we have consulted with staff and governors and consulted relevant documentation. As a staff we have decided that the PSHE and Citizenship policies should be incorporated into the same documentation as the two subjects are so closely linked.
PSHE and citizenship are seen as an integral part of the whole curriculum and are planned for across several subjects. As subject policies are reviewed they will contain reference to how they contribute to the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum
Aims
* Children will be encouraged to see themselves as having worth as individuals.
* To develop personal skills that foster and facilitate good relationships.
* To learn to respect the differences between people.
* For children to take greater responsibility for their actions and to be aware of their actions on others.
* To develop individuals who are able to think for themselves and make rational and informed decisions.
* To develop individuals who have personal qualities and values that equip them to meet the wider social demands of young adult life.
* To inform pupils of issues that will have a bearing upon their development.
* To offer opportunities for pupils to involve themselves fully in the community life of the school including making decisions about issues.
* For pupils to be actively involved in, and take responsibility for, their own learning.
* To extend knowledge and understanding of the wider community; involving local, national, European and global issues.
* To inform pupils about the benefits of positive and healthy lifestyles.
Ethos
Clearly, actions speak louder than words, and the school's ethos is of vital importance with regard to PHSE/Citizenship. Greenfylde Church of England First School strives to educate all its pupils within an environment where the Christian traditions of learning, truth, justice, respect and community are promoted. We strive for a warm and friendly school, where all members of the learning community are treated with respect and are valued and listened to, and where children feel safe and secure.
Planning for PSHE and Citizenship
Work in PSHE and Citizenship will occur in many subject areas or topics, i.e. ourselves in science and fair trade in geography. Areas that support PSHE and citizenship have been highlighted on the whole school curriculum plan and are incorporated into teachers planning to ensure continuity. There may occasionally be specific lessons of PHSE/Citizenship, but this will not normally be the case.
The QCA scheme of work is followed for Citizenship, but is adapted as necessary to suit the context of the school.
In the Foundation Stage, this planning will be integrated through all areas of learning- most notably Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
When planning to teach PSHE/Citizenship topics, teachers follow the same planning framework as with other subjects, highlighting clear learning objectives, building on pupils' previous experience.
Due to the nature of PSHE, staff will strive to create an atmosphere of trust where pupils feel able to talk about their views and feelings.
The Curriculum for PSHE and Citizenship
PHSE and Citizenship activities may take many forms. The following are some examples:-
* Classroom lessons (please refer to the long term curriculum plan)
Activities might include:-
Whole class teaching
Group work, paired work, individual work
Debate
Role play to explore issues
Drama
The use of stories and poems
Visitors to the classroom e.g the local Police Officer
* Collective Worships: these will often have a theme that supports PSHE/Citizenship learning
* Charity Fund Raising activities
* Visits out of school. E.g. a trip to the fire station, or going to sing at a local Senior Citizens' Home at Christmas
* Helping around the school. The school has a system where Year 4 pupils are regularly asked to help with a range of tasks. However, children from all year groups are asked to help with various activities from time to time and enjoy the responsibility
* School Council: two members of each class in years 2, 3 and 4 form a council which meets regularly. They are invited to discuss issues of concern or potential developments at the school. They report back to their classes and also consult the Year 1 and Reception children.
* Circle Times in classrooms
* Behaviour policy activities such as Golden Time (please refer to the Behaviour Policy)
* Links with the local churches
In addition, there are many opportunities for the development of PSHE and Citizenship within a child that are not planned, but are incidental. Staff will always endeavour to respond to these 'significant moments' in a positive way which extends the child's understanding.
Learning in PSHE and Citizenship
To ensure that learning is effective:-
* The purpose of each lesson is made clear
* Appropriate learning experiences are planned and meet the needs of all the children in the class
* Learning experiences draw on pupils own experiences or existing knowledge and provide a range of opportunities for pupils to learn, practise and demonstrate skills, attitudes and knowledge and understanding
* Time is given for pupils to reflect, consolidate and apply their learning
* Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and to record their own progress
* Attention is given to developing a safe and secure classroom climate
* Staff training needs are met - such needs may be identified through Performance Management or subject monitoring by co-ordinators and the Head Teacher
Visitors to School
The school leads the PSHE programme but outside visitors have a role. There is a school protocol for involving such visitors: -
* Any person in an official capacity will have been vetted by the LEA
* Casual visitors discuss beforehand their role and subject matter, this is then delivered with the oversight of the class teacher
* The need for confidentiality will have been discussed and agreed upon
Child Protection Issues
Staff have guidelines for dealing with sensitive and controversial issues and confidentiality and have all received training on this issue. There is a comprehensive child Protection Policy. The PSHE/Citizenship co-ordinator is also the Child Protection Co-ordinator.
Links to Other Policies
Clearly there are several other policies which have a direct relationship to PSHE and Citizenship. These are:-
Curriculum Policy and Long Term Plan
Child Protection
Behaviour
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Awareness
Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically under the leadership of the PHSE/Citizenship co-ordinator. At present, this is the Head Teacher.