PSHE

At Malorees we follow Jigsaw PSHE curriculum which combines the new relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) requirements. This will be covered through 'Changing Me' unit of work.

We want all children to grow up healthy, happy, safe, and able to manage the challenges and opportunities of modern Britain. That is why, from the academic year 2020/2021, all primary age children will be taught Relationships and Health Education.

These subjects are designed to equip your child with knowledge to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships as well as preparing them for a successful adult life. The world for all young people looks very different from the way it did 20 years ago when this curriculum was last updated – these changes bring the content into the 21st century, so that it is relevant for your child.

Malorees School has flexibility to deliver the content in a way that is age and developmentally appropriate and sensitive to the needs and religious background of its pupils.

Relationships Education

Relationships Education will put in place the building blocks needed for positive and safe relationships, including with family, friends and online.

Your child will be taught what a relationship is, what friendship is, what family means and who can support them. In an age-appropriate way, your child’s school will cover how to treat each other with kindness, consideration and respect.

By the end of primary school, pupils will have been taught content on:

Families and people who care for me

Caring friendships

Respectful relationships

Online relationships

Being safe when with others

Health Education

Health Education aims to give your child the information they need to make good decisions about their own health and wellbeing, to recognise issues in themselves and others, and to seek support as early as possible when issues arise.

By the end of primary school, pupils will have been taught content on:

Mental wellbeing

Internet safety and harms

Physical health and fitness

Healthy eating

Facts and risks associated with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco

Health and prevention

Basic first aid

Changing adolescent body

Your rights as a parent

The important lessons you teach your child about healthy relationships, looking after themselves and staying safe, are respected, and valued under this new curriculum. Teaching at school will complement and reinforce the lessons you teach your child as they grow up.

At Malorees School it’s important we consider parent views when developing our policies on Relationships Education. Parents were asked to express their opinions and have helped to develop the how and when to cover the content of the statutory guidance. We are required to ensure our teaching reflects the age and religious background of our pupils.

Right to withdraw your child

You cannot withdraw your child from Relationships Education because it is important that all children receive this content, covering topics such as friendships and how to stay safe.

At Malorees, we only teach the compulsory content for PSHE and Relationships Education. We do not teach the non compulsory content for Sex Education. Therefore, parents cannot withdraw their child from any PSHE lesson. 

Curriculum Overview