At Christ Church First School, we believe that Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education is fundamental to children's personal development, wellbeing and future success. Through our PSHE curriculum, we equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead healthy, safe and fulfilling lives, both now and in the future.
As a Church of England school, our PSHE curriculum is rooted in our Christian values and promotes respect, compassion, responsibility and inclusion. We are committed to nurturing happy, confident and resilient children who are able to manage their emotions, build positive relationships and contribute positively to their communities.
We believe that children's emotional wellbeing is just as important as their academic achievement. Therefore, PSHE is woven throughout school life and underpins our wider curriculum, helping children to understand themselves, develop empathy for others and make positive choices.
What do we want for our pupils?
Through our PSHE curriculum, we aim for every child to:
- Develop confidence in sharing their thoughts, feelings and opinions.
- Build resilience, independence and self-belief.
- Understand how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy.
- Form positive, respectful and healthy relationships.
- Learn how to stay safe, including online.
- Develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills.
- Show kindness, compassion and respect towards others.
- Become responsible and active citizens.
- Understand and demonstrate the British Values of Democracy, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, Tolerance and the Rule of Law.
- Leave Christ Church First School well prepared for the next stage of their education and life in modern Britain.
myHappymind
We are proud to be a myHappymind Bronze Accredited School, recognising our commitment to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across the whole school community.
myHappymind is a whole-school programme, grounded in science and dedicated to helping children understand how their brains work while developing resilience, self-esteem, confidence and emotional regulation. Through engaging lessons and daily strategies, children learn skills that support both their wellbeing and their learning.
The five myHappymind modules are:
Meet Your Brain
Children learn how their brains work and how thoughts, feelings and actions are connected.
Celebrate
Children develop self-esteem by recognising their unique strengths, talents and achievements.
Appreciate
Children learn about gratitude and how focusing on positive experiences can improve wellbeing.
Relate
Children develop empathy, communication skills and positive relationships with others.
Engage
Children learn strategies to focus, persevere and develop a positive attitude towards learning and challenges.
British Values
The promotion of British Values is embedded throughout our PSHE curriculum and wider school life.
Children learn about:
- Democracy through pupil voice, classroom discussions and shared decision-making.
- The Rule of Law through understanding rights, responsibilities and expectations.
- Individual Liberty through making informed choices and expressing themselves respectfully.
- Mutual Respect through valuing and celebrating differences.
- Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs through developing understanding and appreciation of diversity.
These values help children become respectful, thoughtful and responsible members of society.
Impact
By the time children leave Christ Church First School, they will:
- Be confident, respectful and resilient individuals.
- Demonstrate kindness, empathy and consideration towards others.
- Understand how to look after their mental and physical wellbeing.
- Be able to regulate their emotions and respond positively to challenges.
- Build and maintain healthy relationships.
- Understand how to stay safe in a range of situations, including online.
- Take responsibility for their actions and decisions.
- Appreciate diversity and celebrate the differences that make each person unique.
- Demonstrate the British Values in their daily lives.
- Be equipped with the personal and social skills needed for the next stage of their education and beyond.
Children's personal development is celebrated throughout school life, with achievements recognised both within classrooms and during collective worship and celebration assemblies. Through our PSHE curriculum and the myHappymind programme, we aim to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and empowered to become the very best version of themselves.
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