PSHE Curriculum Statement

Intent

Our goal at Alpha is to cultivate a love of learning in all children, empowering them with the confidence and skills to navigate new experiences, overcome challenges, and excel in unfamiliar situations. We are dedicated to fostering a shared vision where children understand and appreciate their place in the world and the importance of their contributions. Central to our mission is the promotion of emotional intelligence, resilience, and overall well-being through a comprehensive PSHE programme. Additionally, we prioritise mindfulness practices to enhance children's emotional intelligence, concentration and focus. Our holistic approach is designed to equip children with the essential qualities and attributes needed to flourish as individuals, family members and active participants in both local and global communities.

Implementation

At Alpha, the implementation of PSHE is seamlessly integrated using the JIGSAW programme, which follows a comprehensive whole school approach. The progression of skills and knowledge in PSHE is clearly outlined in the PSHE progression grid, ensuring a structured and purposeful delivery of the curriculum across the entire school. The curriculum covers six key topics: Being Me in My World, Celebrating Difference, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships and Changing Me. These topics are explored in weekly whole class Jigsaw lessons, allowing pupils to delve into various themes and engage in meaningful discussions.

The themes from the PSHE curriculum are not confined to structured lessons but are interwoven throughout the school day. Staff members actively support and encourage students to apply the skills they are developing and make connections to other areas of learning. The overarching goals of PSHE at Alpha are to provide children with accurate and relevant knowledge, opportunities for personal understanding and the tools to explore and challenge values, attitudes, beliefs and rights. The programme equips pupils with a range of skills and strategies to lead a healthy, safe, fulfilling, responsible and balanced life.

Furthermore, the PSHE curriculum addresses the diverse beliefs, values, and attitudes held by individuals and societies. It assists pupils in developing a deeper understanding of themselves, the world around them and their ability to effectively communicate their feelings. Additionally, pupils gain insight into British values, essential for making sense of their experiences, fostering self-respect, respecting others, embracing differences, and feeling confident and informed as British citizens.

Impact

By the time children leave Alpha, they will have developed a robust set of skills and attributes that will empower them to navigate the complexities of modern life with confidence and grace. They will be well on their way to becoming healthy, caring, confident, open-minded, respectful and morally responsible individuals, actively contributing to society. Children will have a deep appreciation for diversity and differences, understanding and embracing the British Values of Democracy, Tolerance, Mutual Respect, Rule of Law and Liberty.

Children will have the tools to understand and manage their emotions effectively, prioritise their mental health and well-being, and cultivate positive, healthy relationships with their peers both in the present and future. They will receive age-appropriate education relating to relationships and sex education.

Through their journey at Alpha, children will develop a deep sense of respect for themselves and those around them. This will nurture a strong sense of self-worth, empowering them to confidently navigate their path towards future successes.