PSHE at Harrow Lodge

At Harrow Lodge Primary we teach PSHE through the Jigsaw scheme in KS1 and KS2.

The Jigsaw approach is a comprehensive scheme of work which is underpinned by mindfulness. The meaning of mindfulness in this context is two-fold:

  • teaching information and skills to empower children to learn now and improve their life- chances later
  • aiming to help them develop personal awareness.

 

This enables them to observe their own thoughts and feelings, regulate them and make conscious decisions about their learning, behaviour and lives. It helps them to remain focused on the present moment and thrive in it.

Teaching strategies are varied and are mindful of preferred learning styles and the need for differentiation. Jigsaw is designed as a whole school approach, with all year groups working on the same theme (puzzle) at the same time.

The Six Puzzles are:

Autumn 1: Being Me in My World

Autumn 2: Celebrating Difference

Spring 1: Dreams and Goals

Spring 2: Healthy Me

Summer 1: Relationships

Summer 2: Changing me

 

Please click on the link below to find out more about the Jigsaw scheme:

Parent Guide to Jigsaw

Tolerance

 

  • Pupils are helped to understand and respect their own and other cultures and ways of life
  • Collaborative work is used within lessons and children value others’ opinions
  • Prejudicial/discriminatory behaviour is challenged
  • RE, PSHE and SMSC curriculums encourage pupils to respect differences, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality
  • Black History Week, Culture Day

British Values at Our School

 

Democracy

  • School Council Elections
  • School Council meetings/Class Forums
  • Votes for School
  • Visits to Parliament and to see the Havering Mayor
  • Links with local MPs and Councillors who visit the school to speak to pupils
  • Children involved in democratic processes, e.g. rewards and incentives

 

Individual Liberty

  • Pupils are supported to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Pupils are taught about their rights and personal freedoms and are advised on how to exercise these safely, e.g. through PSHE and E-safety lessons
  • Pupils have the freedom to make choices in a supportive environment, e.g. signing up for clubs
  • Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour – Star of the Week
  • Pastoral support/ELSA reinforces the importance of making the right choices for behaviour
  • Pupils have key roles and responsibilities, e.g. plat leaders, hall monitors

Rule of Law

  • School rules and expectations are clear, fair and regularly promoted
  • Pupils are helped to distinguish between right and wrong in the classroom, during assemblies, in the playground and during Class Forums
  • The Behaviour and Anti-Bullying policies set out a zero tolerance baseline for any form of aggression, abuse or violence to individuals
  • Pupils are encouraged to make good choices within a safe and supportive environment
  • Pupils are encouraged to respect the law and we host visits from local authorities to help to reinforce this message, e.g. the Police

 

 Mutual Respect

 

  • Emotional Literacy/Social Skills taught through Jigsaw – our PSHE curriculum
  • RE and SMSC curriculums
  • Restorative Approach
  • Peer Mentors
  • Play Leaders
  • School Council and Parent Council
  • Core Value Assemblies
  • Sporting events in the local community
  • Charity work
  • Anti-Bullying Week, Mental Health afternoons
  • Positive relationships encouraged and modelled

 

 

 

If you would like to read about this in more depth, under the “Policies” tab you can view the British Value Policy.

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Supporting and Promoting Mental Health at Our School

At Harrow Lodge Primary School we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff through a whole-school approach. At our school we recognise that everyone experiences life challenges that make us vulnerable and, at times, anyone may need emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everyone’s business and we all have a role to play. We are actively promoting positive mental health and wellbeing via our school values.

These consist of:

Our aim is to help develop the protective factors which build resilience to mental health problems and to be a school where:

  • All children feel valued
  • Children have the sense of belonging and feel safe
  • Children feel able to talk openly about their problems without feeling any stigma
  • Positive mental health is promoted and valued
  • Bullying is not tolerated and individual identities are celebrated

Definition

The World Health Organisation’s definition of mental health and wellbeing is ‘a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.’

Why mental health matters

  • 1 in 10 children and young people aged 5-16 suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder – that is around three children in every class.
  • More than half of all adults with mental health problems were diagnosed in childhood. Less than half were treated appropriately at the time.
  • 3.3% or about 290,000 children and young people have an anxiety disorder.

For more information about how we address mental health at our school, please see our Mental Health Policy under the ‘Policies’ tab.

Useful links:

https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/c/children-and-young-people

https://youngminds.org.uk/

https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/

https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/

https://youngminds.org.uk/supporting-parents-helpfinder/