‘Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:11
PSHE and British Values
PSHE will support the development of the skills, attitudes, values and behaviour, which enable pupils to:
- Have a sense of purpose
- Value self and others
- Form relationships
- Make and act on informed decisions
- Communicate effectively
- Work with others
- Respond to challenge
- Be an active partner in their own learning
- Be active citizens within the local community
- Explore issues related to living in a democratic society
- Become healthy and fulfilled individuals
PSHE statement of intent
Through the teaching of PSHE the aim is to provide pupils with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, values and skills they need in order to reach their potential as individuals and within the community.
Pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across and beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the life of their school and communities. In doing so they learn to recognise their own worth, work well with others and become increasingly responsible for their own learning. They reflect on their experiences and understand how they are developing personally and socially, tackling many of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up.
They learn to understand and respect our common humanity; diversity and differences so that they can go on to form the effective, fulfilling relationships that are an essential part of life and learning.
A PSHE lesson
Within a PSHE lesson there will be opportunities for:
- whole class and small group discussions
- stories to support learning
- photos and pictures to prompt discussions
- drama – role play and freeze frames
- big questions
- games
PSHE curriculum documents
British Values
At Thatcham Park C of E Primary School we are proud of our inclusive school community which is built on our Christian values. It’s important to us that we promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We do this by providing an inclusive learning environment where pupils enjoy learning, feel safe and make positive contributions to school, their families and community.
Part of the way in which we actively promote British Values is through our PSHE curriculum and the use of Picture News resources across the school.