Worthington Primary School Curriculum Statement

As a school community, we believe our children possess unique gifts and qualities; as such they have the right to succeed, recognise their own greatness, and develop who they are in a respectful and caring environment. We encourage a ‘love of learning’ in everything the children do and promise to provide dynamic, inspiring and engaging lessons…so together ‘We Only Reach for The Highest’.

Curriculum Intent

At Worthing Primary School PSHCE is at the core of what we do and enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society, as well as developing the ‘Whole child’ intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually. PSHCE is taught across the whole school from Nursery-Year 6, on a weekly basis, following the Jigsaw scheme of work. Our PSHCE curriculum intends to build integral personal attributes including resilience, kindness, adaptability, generosity and honesty, which are fundamental to children being happy, successful and productive members of society. Furthermore, we are able to provide our children with a strong understanding of the diverse world around them and support them in playing a positive role in contributing to the school and wider community.

Curriculum Implementation

At Worthington Primary School, we follow the Jigsaw scheme of PSHE teaching. This whole school approach aims to equip children with the skills and knowledge to lead happier and healthy lifestyles. Jigsaw consists of six half-termly units of work (puzzle pieces) each containing six lessons.

Puzzle 1 (Autumn 1)- Being Me in My world

Puzzle 2 (Autumn 2)- Celebrating Difference

Puzzle 3 (Spring 1)- Dreams and Goals

Puzzle 4 (Spring 2)- Healthy Me

Puzzle 5 (Summer 1)- Relationships

Puzzle 6 (Summer 2)- Changing Me

Jigsaw also identifies links to British Values and SMSC and is taught in such a way as to reflect the overall aims, values and ethos of Worthington primary School.

Throughout the year, there are opportunities to participate in a number of themed weeks including Anti-bullying Week, Children’s Mental Health Week and Wellbeing Week. This enables children to immerse themselves in key topics, which highlight key concepts and learning in the ‘Celebrating Difference’ and ‘Healthy Me’ puzzle piece.  At Worthington we encourage visitors such as the school nurse, magistrates, emergency services and ‘Speak Out, Stay Safe’ programme to complement our PSHCE curriculum and to offer additional learning.

We encourage our children to develop their sense of self- worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community. We challenge all of our children to look for opportunities to demonstrate that they are following the ‘Worthy Way’

Curriculum Impact

By the time our children leave our school they will:

• be able to approach a range of real-life situations and apply their skills and attributes to help navigate themselves through modern life
• be on their way to becoming healthy, open minded, respectful, socially and morally responsible, active members of society
• appreciate difference and diversity
• recognise and apply the British Values of Democracy, Tolerance, Mutual respect, Rule of law and Liberty
• be able to understand and manage their emotions
• be able to look after their mental health and well-being
• be able to develop positive, healthy relationship with their peers both now and in the future.
•  understand the physical aspects involved in RSE at an age-appropriate level
•  have respect for themselves and others.
•  have a positive self esteem

Measuring and monitoring the impact of our PSHCE curriculum at Worthington takes on many strands. Initially, teachers evaluate each lesson and plan the children’s next steps. Assessment for Learning underpins all of the learning at Worthington to ensure all children reach their full potential. As subject lead, I monitor PSHCE throughout the year to reflect the current demands of the curriculum and to inform future planning. A range of strategies are used to support this; for example: learning walks, pupil voice, work scrutinies, staff and parent voice.