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Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School

PSHE Curriculum Overview

 

 

Foundation

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

 

 

EYFS

1

2

3

4

5

6

Cycle 1

1

Being Me In My World

1a) Self-identity
Understanding feelings Being in a classroom
Being gentle
Rights and responsibilities 

1b) Feeling special and safe

Being part of a class
Rights and responsibilities

Rewards and feeling proud

Consequences
Owning the Learning Charter

1c) Setting personal goals
Self-identity and worth
Positivity in challenges
Rules, rights and responsibilities
Rewards and consequences
Responsible choices
Seeing things from others’ perspectives

1d) Planning the forthcoming year
Being a citizen
Rights and responsibilities 
Rewards and consequences
How behaviour affects groups
Democracy, having a voice, participating

2

Celebrating Differences

2a) Identifying talents
Being special
Families
Where we live
Making friends
Standing up for yourself 

2b) Similarities and differences
Understanding bullying and knowing how to deal with it
Making new friends
Celebrating the differences in everyone

2c) Families and their differences
Family conflict and how to manage it (child-centred)
Witnessing bullying and how to solve it
Recognising how words can be hurtful
Giving and receiving compliments

2d) Cultural differences and how they can cause conflict
Racism
Rumours and name-calling
Types of bullying
Material wealth and happiness
Enjoying and respecting other cultures

3

Dreams and Goals

3a) Challenges
Perseverance
Goal-setting
Overcoming obstacles Seeking help
Jobs Achieving goals

3b) Setting goals 
Identifying successes and achievements
Learning styles
Working well and celebrating achievement with a partner
Tackling new challenges
Identifying and overcoming obstacles
Feelings of success

3c) Difficult challenges and achieving success
Dreams and ambitions
New challenges
Motivation and enthusiasm
Recognising and trying to overcome obstacles
Evaluating learning processes
Managing feelings
Simple budgeting

3d) Future dreams
The importance of money
Jobs and careers
Dream job and how to get there
Goals in different cultures
Supporting others (charity)
Motivation

4

Healthy Me

4a) Exercising bodies
Physical activity
Healthy food
Sleep Keeping clean
Safety

4b) Keeping myself healthy
Healthier lifestyle choices
Keeping clean Being safe
Medicine safety/safety with household items
Road safety
Linking health and happiness

4c) Exercise
Fitness challenges
Food labelling and healthy swaps
Attitudes towards drugs Keeping safe and why it’s important
Online and off line scenarios
Respect for myself and others
Healthy and safe choices

4d) Smoking, including vaping
Alcohol and anti-social behaviour
Emergency aid
Body image
Relationships with food
Healthy choices
Motivation and behaviour

5

Relationships

5a) Family life
Friendships
Breaking friendships
Falling out
Dealing with bullying
Being a good friend

5b) Belonging to a family
Making friends/being a good friend
Physical contact preferences People who help us
Qualities as a friend and person
Self-acknowledgement
Being a good friend to myself
Celebrating special relationships

5c) Family roles and responsibilities
Friendship and negotiation
Keeping safe online and who to go to for help
Being a global citizen 
Being aware of how my choices affect others
Awareness of how other children have different lives
Expressing appreciation for family and friends

5d) Self-recognition and self-worth
Building self-esteem Safer online communities
Rights and responsibilities online
On line gaming and gambling Reducing screen time
Dangers of online grooming
SMARRT internet safety rules

6

Changing Me

6a) Bodies
Respecting my body
Growing up
Growth and change
Fun and fears
Celebrations 

6b) Life cycles – animal and human
Changes in me Changes since being a baby
Differences between female and male bodies (correct terminology)
Linking growing and learning Coping with change
Transition

6c) How babies grow
Understanding a baby’s needs
Outside body changes
Inside body changes
Family stereotypes
Challenging my ideas
Preparing for transition

6d) Self- and body image
Influence of online and media on body image
Puberty for girls
Puberty for boys
Conception (including IVF) Growing responsibility  Coping with change Preparing for transition

Cycle 2

7

Being Me In My World

7a) Self-identity
Understanding feelings Being in a classroom
Being gentle
Rights and responsibilities 

7b)  and fears for the year
Rights and responsibilities
Rewards and consequences
Safe and fair learning environment
Valuing contributions
Choices Recognising feelings

7c) Hopes and fears for the year
Rights and responsibilities
Rewards and consequences
Safe and fair learning environment
Valuing contributions
Choices Recognising feelings

7d) Identifying goals for the year
Global citizenship
Children’s universal rights
Feeling welcome and valued
Choices, consequences and rewards
Group dynamics
Democracy, having a voice
Anti-social behaviour
Role-modelling

8

Celebrating Differences

8a) Identifying talents
Being special
Families
Where we live
Making friends
Standing up for yourself 

8b) Assumptions and stereotypes about gender
Understanding bullying
Standing up for self and others
Making new friends
Gender diversity
Celebrating difference and remaining friends

 

8c) Challenging assumptions
Judging by appearance
Accepting self and others
Understanding influences
Understanding bullying
Problem-solving
Identifying how special and unique everyone is
First impressions

8d) Perceptions of normality Understanding disability
Power struggles
Understanding bullying 
Inclusion/exclusion
Differences as conflict, difference as celebration
Empathy

9

Dreams and Goals

9a) Challenges
Perseverance
Goal-setting
Overcoming obstacles Seeking help
Jobs Achieving goals

9b) Achieving realistic goals
Perseverance 
Learning strengths
Learning with others
Group co-operation
Contributing to and sharing success

9c) Hopes and dreams
Overcoming disappointment
Creating new, realistic dreams
Achieving goals
Working in a group
Celebrating contributions
Resilience
Positive attitudes

9d) Personal learning goals, in and out of school

Success criteria

Emotions in success

Making a difference in the world

Motivation

Recognising achievements

Compliments

10

Healthy Me

10a) Exercising bodies
Physical activity
Healthy food
Sleep Keeping clean
Safety

10b) Motivation 
Healthier choices
Relaxation
Healthy eating and nutrition
Healthier snacks and sharing food

10c) Healthier friendships
Group dynamics
Smoking
Alcohol
Assertiveness
Peer pressure
Celebrating inner strength

10d) Taking personal responsibility

How substances affect the body

Exploitation, including ‘county lines’ and gang culture

Emotional and mental health

Managing stress

11

Relationships

11a) Family life
Friendships
Breaking friendships
Falling out
Dealing with bullying
Being a good friend

11b) Different types of family
Physical contact boundaries
Friendship and conflict
Secrets
Trust and appreciation
Expressing appreciation for special relationships

11c) Jealousy
Love and loss
Memories of loved ones
Getting on and Falling Out
Girlfriends and boyfriends
Showing appreciation to people and animals

11d) Mental health Identifying mental health worries and sources of support Love and loss

Managing feelings

Power and control

Assertiveness

Technology safety

Take responsibility with technology use

12

Changing Me

12a) Bodies
Respecting my body
Growing up
Growth and change
Fun and fears
Celebrations 

12b) Life cycles in nature
Growing from young to old
Increasing independence
Differences in female and male bodies (correct terminology)
Assertiveness
Preparing for transition

12c) Being unique
Having a baby
Girls and puberty
Confidence in change
Accepting change
Preparing for transition
Environmental change

12d) Self-image body image Puberty and feelings

Conception to birth

Reflections about change

Physical attraction

Respect and consent

Boyfriends/girlfriends

Sexting

Transition

Documents

At the Duke of Norfolk, we use the Jigsaw PSHE scheme of work.  Below you will find documents relating to the teaching of Jigsaw, how the scheme links to other areas of the curriculum such as SEND and SMSC as well as following Ofsted guidelines.