PSHE

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE), Relationships, Health Education (RSHE), British Values and Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC)

At Millbrook Junior School, we believe that Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is at the heart of preparing children for happy, healthy and successful lives. Through our curriculum, we provide children with the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to make informed choices, develop positive relationships, manage their wellbeing and become responsible members of society.

PSHE is taught through the Jigsaw programme, a whole-school, spiral curriculum that builds children's knowledge and skills progressively throughout their time at school. The mindful approach promoted by Jigsaw extends beyond weekly lessons and is embedded across school life, supporting children's emotional literacy, resilience and personal development.

Our curriculum meets the statutory requirements for Relationships Education and Health Education, while also supporting SMSC development and promoting the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Through engaging discussion, collaborative activities and reflective learning, children are encouraged to ask questions, listen respectfully to others, appreciate different viewpoints and develop the confidence to express themselves thoughtfully and responsibly.

Our PSHE curriculum covers a broad range of age-appropriate themes, including:

Families and caring relationships

Friendships and respectful relationships

Online relationships and internet safety

Mental wellbeing and emotional health

Physical health, healthy lifestyles and healthy eating

Personal safety and safeguarding

Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping awareness

Health protection and basic first aid

Economic wellbeing and citizenship

Puberty and growing up (upper Key Stage 2)

Alongside weekly Jigsaw lessons, children develop important life skills including resilience, perseverance, teamwork, communication, empathy and decision-making. These skills help prepare them for secondary school, adulthood and life in modern Britain.

We also take part in Children's Mental Health Week each year, helping to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage children to seek support when they need it. Where additional support is required, our Inclusion Team works closely with children and their families to ensure appropriate help is provided.

Relationships and Sex Education is delivered as part of our Jigsaw programme within the wider context of healthy relationships, personal development and wellbeing. Children learn about friendships, families, respect, personal boundaries, body changes and puberty through carefully planned, age-appropriate lessons.

Parents and carers are informed before lessons covering sex education beyond the National Curriculum for Science and opportunities are provided to view the teaching materials. We value working in partnership with families and encourage open communication to support children's learning both at school and at home.

Parents and carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from the non-statutory sex education elements of the curriculum. We hope that, through partnership and discussion, families recognise the importance of this aspect of children's education.

Our Jigsaw themes

Each year, every class explores the six Jigsaw puzzle pieces:

PSHE Newsletters

PSHE Information

Relationship and Sex Education Information