'Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.' Corinthians 6:19

As a result of our PSHE programme of learning, pupils will:

• Know and understand how to keep themselves healthy and safe.
• Be able to make friendships and be a good friend.
• Develop the skills of listening to and respecting others.
• Understand they have the right to feel safe, that everyone is different and to respect differences.
• Understand they have the responsibility for their actions and for managing risk.

During key stages 1 and 2, PSHE education offers both explicit and implicit learning opportunities and experiences which reflect pupils’ increasing independence and physical and social awareness, as they move through the primary phase. It builds on the skills that pupils started to acquire during the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS) to develop effective relationships, assume greater personal responsibility and manage personal safety, including online. PSHE education helps pupils to manage the physical and emotional changes at puberty, introduces them to a wider world and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities.

We are committed to working with parents and carers. We communicate with parents and carers by half termly curriculum letters, newsletters and letters relating to specific aspects of PSHE such as road safety, online safety, anti-bullying and relationships education.

Our PSHE curriculum is taught in weekly one hour lessons following a scheme of work called 'My Life'. The themes are stated on the document below titled 'PHSE at The Revel'. Our provision is further enriched by the Heart Smart programme which is taught weekly in 20 minute sessions. We make links to other areas of the curriculum and make connections to real life situations.

Every year pupils are taught ‘Protective Behaviours’. Protective Behaviours is a practical down to earth approach to personal safety. It is a process that encourages self-empowerment and brings with it the skills to raise self-esteem and to help avoid being victimised. This is achieved by helping individuals to recognise and trust their intuitive feelings (Early Warning Signs) and to develop strategies for self-protection.

HeartSmart

We are a HeartSmart School! HeartSmart is a creative approach that we use to build character, emotional health and resilience in children. Equipping children with foundational principles and skills that will improve their mental health and relationships and academic achievement, at The Revel, we want everyone to know that they are loved, cared for and valued.  We recognise the value of educating the heart alongside educating the mind. We use HeartSmart to do just that!

Find out more about HeartSmart HERE.