PSHE

At Ore Village Primary Academy, Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) is at the core of what we do and enables our children to become confident, happy and empathic adults; able to pursue their aspirations now and in the future and flourish into the very best versions of themselves.

We provide every child with opportunities to fully engage and learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of the diverse society in which we live, and to respect others as equals. PSHE is taught across the school from Nursery – Year 6 on a weekly basis and as a school we follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme. Our PSHE curriculum equips children with relevant and meaningful content, which is supported through a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing physical and mental health, in turn supporting emotional awareness, concentration and focus.

Through the PSHE curriculum we recognise our duty to ‘expand minds’ and provide opportunities for children to understand the fundamental British Values. 

Relationship and Sex education (RSE) is firmly embedded in our Jigsaw curriculum, which empowers every pupil to be safe and safeguarded.

Weaving through the heart of our PSHE teaching, is a commitment to enhancing and promoting our CARE values; co-operation, achievement, respect and empathy. Helping our pupils to understand their own personal value, and how as individuals, they fit into and contribute to our world.

Jigsaw Charter

Every class uses the Jigsaw Charter. The charter is a set of rules that the children follow during these lessons, and encourages the use of positive language, respect for others and the right to pass.

British Values

Fundamental British Values are taught throughout every Puzzle Piece each term. Our open discussions and independent learning allow children the chance to explore these values. 

Termly Focus

Jigsaw consists of six half-term units of work (Puzzles), each containing six lessons (Pieces) covering each academic year.