Intent

PSHE teaching at Coppice Academy aims to provide all children with a comprehensive Personal, Social, Health Education curriculum that gives the relevant context to build skills, attitudes, self-esteem, resilienceand confidence, all of which are taught explicitly as well as nurtured implicitly, thereby demanding a well-structured, progressive framework.

The spiral progressive Jigsaw curriculum focuses on revisiting 6 key themes each year thus building on and enhancing learning. The Coppice PSHE curriculum fulfills all the elements for of the statutory Relationships and Health Education.

Coppice Academy assists every pupil regardless of ability, gender or social and economic circumstances, to reach their individual potential as learners.

Implementation

The above intent will be implemented in all classrooms through direct teaching using resources from Jigsaw and Peacemakers. In line with the Peacemakers curriculum we use circles that promote self-esteem and empower children to be aware of their own thoughts and feelings and know how to manage and regulate these. The Jigsaw program promotes positive self-image, a sense of identity and a healthy relationship with self, and from that starting point helps children grow healthy relationships with others. Jigsaw has a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing and emotional literacy throughout all 6 themes. Coppice values every child and so takes inclusivity as a given, promoting acceptance of individuals for who they are and who they will become. 

Coppice embraces restorative justice as a tool for repairing relationships between peers and all staff use it to settle issues. Reoccurring themes can be identified through this process and addressed in whole class circles.

Impact

The Coppice PSHE curriculum ensures that all pupils social, emotional, mental and health needs are met. Children have good self-esteem and are confident and caring towards others. Relationships Education, Sex Education and Health Education are all covered by this PSHE curriculum. Curriculum development is cyclical and consists of continuous development, implementation, evaluation and revision.