Personal Development (PSHE and Relationships Education)

Personal Development or PSHE [Personal, Social and Health Education] and RE [Relationships Education] are taught as part of our Personal Development curriculum offer. Class teachers deliver this in 30-minute lessons.

In September 2020, Relationships Education became a compulsory aspect of school life. The Department for Education has released the following further information regarding this: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-social-health-and-economic-education-pshe

BSCA undertook a parental consultation before approving the school’s policy which can be found in the document below.

relationships and sex education policy january 2024.pdf

 If you have any queries or require further information about our PSHE and Relationships Education please contact via email on:

primary@boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk

or call 01204 332533 to arrange to speak to Personal Development TLR

 

Curriculum Vision

Personal Development (PD) at BSCA will provide pupils with a suitable skill set so they are able to make safe and informed decisions about their life both now and into the future.

It will be delivered in an inclusive manner, considering the age-appropriate nature of material while being sensitive towards the needs of our students.

PD will develop student’s resilience, well-being and character, whilst promoting their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. BSCA students will develop into well rounded individuals who will be able to tackle any of life’s challenges and achieve their excellence.

Purpose

• To provide opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, now and in the future.
• To provide knowledge and skills that enable students to become healthy, independent and responsible members of a society.
• To give our students opportunities to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse and multicultural society.

Our curriculum

Personal Development develops a suitable skillset for all of our students — like teamwork, communication, and resilience- their character and well-being whilst promoting their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development to prepare them for the experiences, opportunities and responsibilities of later life so they can make safe and informed decisions.

“Today’s children and young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world and living their lives seamlessly on and offline.  This presents many positive and exciting opportunities, but also challenges and risks. In this environment, children and young people need to know how to be safe and healthy, and how to manage their academic, personal and social lives in a positive way” (Foreword by the Secretary of State 2020).

These skills taught in PD combined with the values that we have at BSCA will develop our students into well- rounded individuals who will be able to tackle any of life’s challenges and achieve their maximum potential.

The PD lessons we teach at BSCA offer a holistic PSHE learning journey spanning the student’s school career, with a progressive, spiral curriculum that addresses real needs in a rapidly changing world.  Our Personal Development curriculum covers all aspects of PSHE and Relationships Education required by the DfE regarding statutory status on Relationships Education and Health Education. Personal Development in the primary phase of BSCA follows the ‘SCARF PSHE’ scheme of work.

 

 The SCARF programme divides the year into 6 themed units:

• Me and my relationships.
• Keeping Myself Safe
• Being My Best
• Growing and changing
• Valuing Difference
• Rights and Respect

Each of the six units are taught across the school; the learning deepens and broadens every year.

You can view the lesson titles for each unit below:

Primary PSHE and Relationships Education Overview

Primary PSHE Medium Term Plans

 

How can you help your child at home?

The following documents list activities to help your child stay happy, healthy and safe which supports the work your child will be completing at school this half term. With these activities, you can continue the learning and have fun together! Just click on the link below that matches your child's age.

• Family SCARF SCARF at home Being my best 3 5 years
• Family SCARF SCARF at home Being my best 5 7 years
• Family SCARF SCARF at home Being my best 7 9 years
• Family SCARF SCARF at home Being my best 9 11 years
• Family SCARF SCARF at home Keeping safe 3 5 years
• Family SCARF SCARF at home Keeping safe 5 7 years
• Family SCARF SCARF at home Keeping safe 7 9 years
• Family SCARF SCARF at home Keeping safe 9 11 years
• Growing and Changing Year 5
• Growing and Changing Year 6
• Safer Internet Day 2023 Resources for 3 7s
• Safer Internet Day 2023 Resources for 7 11s
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