At Burnt Oak Junior School, we believe that Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) plays an important role in helping children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Our PSHE curriculum encourages children to understand themselves and others, build positive relationships and make responsible choices. Through discussion, reflection and practical activities, children develop their emotional awareness, resilience and understanding of the world around them.

We want every child to feel valued, respected and confident in who they are. PSHE supports our Trust values of Safe, Happy, Learning, helping children develop empathy, celebrate differences and recognise their responsibilities as members of our school and wider community.

Our PSHE Curriculum – Jigsaw

At Burnt Oak Junior School, we follow the Jigsaw PSHE Curriculum, which provides a carefully planned and progressive approach to developing children's personal, social, emotional and health education.

Throughout Years 3 to 6, children build on their previous learning, exploring important themes and developing the skills needed to navigate friendships, relationships, challenges and changes as they grow.

The Jigsaw curriculum is organised into six key areas:

• Being Me in My World – developing self-awareness, understanding rights and responsibilities, and recognising the importance of belonging to a community.

• Celebrating Difference – appreciating diversity, respecting others, recognising stereotypes and understanding how to challenge bullying and discrimination.

• Dreams and Goals – developing aspirations, resilience and perseverance whilst learning to set goals and celebrate achievements.

• Healthy Me – understanding how to maintain physical and mental wellbeing, make healthy choices and recognise risks.

• Relationships – building positive friendships, developing empathy, managing disagreements and understanding the importance of respect and trust.

• Changing Me – understanding how our bodies and emotions change as we grow, including age-appropriate learning about puberty and relationships.

Children are encouraged to share their ideas, listen respectfully to others and reflect on their own experiences. Lessons provide a safe and supportive environment where children can explore important issues, ask questions and develop the confidence to make informed decisions.

Relationships, Sex and Health Education

Relationships and Health Education is an important part of our PSHE provision at Burnt Oak Junior School.

Through Jigsaw, children develop an age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships, personal safety, physical and emotional wellbeing, and the changes they experience as they grow.

Our teaching encourages children to:

• Develop positive, respectful relationships with others.

• Recognise and manage their emotions.

• Understand personal boundaries, privacy and consent in an age-appropriate way.

• Recognise the importance of keeping themselves safe, including online.

• Understand physical and emotional changes, including puberty.

• Know when and how to seek help from trusted adults.

We recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers to support children's personal development. Our teaching is inclusive, sensitive to children's individual needs and delivered in line with statutory guidance and our school's Relationships, Sex and Health Education policy.

PSHE Beyond the Classroom

We believe that personal development extends beyond individual PSHE lessons and is an important part of everyday school life.

At Burnt Oak Junior School, PSHE is woven throughout our curriculum, assemblies, enrichment opportunities and wider school experiences.

We support children's understanding through themed events such as Anti-Bullying Week, alongside workshops and visits from external organisations, including the NSPCC, which help reinforce important messages about safety, wellbeing and respect.

Children are encouraged to take responsibility, contribute to school life and develop an understanding of their role within the wider community.

Through these experiences, we aim to nurture kindness, independence, confidence and a strong sense of belonging.

Our aim is for children to leave Burnt Oak Junior School as confident, resilient and responsible young people who respect themselves and others, make positive choices and have the skills to manage the opportunities and challenges of everyday life.