Personal Social Health Education (PSHE)
PSHE education is a subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy, s
afe and prepared for life. At St John and St James we teach PSHE once a week; we use JIGSAW to support the delivery of this subject.
Jigsaw PSHE / Health and Well-being provides a detailed and comprehensive scheme of learning for ages 3-16. Jigsaw is well-structured, progressive and provides vital materials to support and encourage discussion in the classroom.
Our PSHE Topics are:
- Being Me in My World – Includes understanding my place in the class, school and global community as well as devising Learning Charters.
- Dreams and Goals- Includes goal-setting, aspirations for yourself and the world and working together.
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Please see below information about our delivery of RSE, if you have any questions please contact the school office.
We were proud to take part in Children’s Mental Health Week, celebrating this year’s theme, A Sense of Belonging.
A strong sense of belonging is essential for children’s mental health and wellbeing. When children feel valued, included and accepted, it strengthens their confidence, supports their learning and helps them build positive relationships.
During Children’s Mental Health Week, Place2Be encouraged families, schools and communities to work together to create safe, inclusive environments where every child feels they belong and can confidently say, “This is My Place.”
To mark the week, our children came to school wearing their own clothes as a way of expressing what makes them happy and celebrating the different communities, cultures and experiences that shape who they are. We also took part in the Place2Be art project, exploring what belonging means to us and sharing our creativity to show that everyone has a special place where they feel accepted and valued.
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At St John and St James, we annually take part in UK Parliament Week, a nationwide celebration of democracy and public engagement.
Each year, we explore our British values and deepen our understanding of how democracy works, particularly during elections. We discuss why voting is important and how it gives people a voice in shaping the country’s future.
We also participate in an engaging virtual workshop delivered by staff from UK Parliament. During the session, we learn how Parliament and government are structured, how they operate on a daily basis, and the vital roles carried out by Members of Parliament. We discover how new laws are proposed, debated and passed, and gain insight into the responsibilities of those who represent us.
As a special highlight, our School Council has the exciting opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament, where they experience first-hand the historic setting in which important decisions are made. This visit brings our learning to life and deepens our understanding of how our country is governed.
Each year, the experience inspires thoughtful questions, and we thoroughly enjoy developing our knowledge of democracy and the role Parliament plays in shaping our society.
Enfield Council Press Manager: Andrew Golder, Andrew.Golder@enfield.gov.uk / 020 8132 1108
We have a large multi-cultural and harmonious community in Enfield which embraces its diversity. Schools should provide a safe environment for all pupils, regardless of their religion, cultural heritage or sexual orientation. It is also important that pupils are given the tools to understand the world around them and to respect and comply with equalities legislation. Bullying and prejudicial treatment of any form is unwelcomed in this borough.
From September 2020, all primary schools in England will be required to teach Relationships Education, all secondary schools in England will be required to teach Relationships and Sex Education, and all schools in England will be required to teach Health Education. At primary level all schools will be required to teach about different types of committed stable relationships, which includes LGBT relationships.
Parents will not have the right to withdraw their children from Relationships Education at primary or secondary level. Parents can request to withdraw their children from Sex Education at primary and secondary level, up to and until three terms before the child turns 16.
The curriculum will offer the opportunity to discuss issues around self-esteem, identity, acceptance and anti-bullying strategies. These themes will be explored across the curriculum. Most notably, all pupils will be expected to understand the importance of equality and respect and schools must ensure they comply with the Equality Act 2010. Schools will be supporting all pupils to respect people who are different to them and helping to tackle the prejudice-based bullying. All teaching will be age appropriate and each school will develop an approach that works best for its pupils and the local community, while being mindful of their legal obligations under the new guidance.
Schools will be expected to have a written policy on how they plan to teach relationships and sex education and they must consult parents when developing and reviewing this. We would welcome proactive, thoughtful and respectful discussions with parents as we embark on this new policy – all Enfield schools have an open-door policy so parents’ and carers’ questions can be answered. Our aim is to help foster a safe, supportive school environment for young people to grow up in and to build confidence in this teaching. If you would like to discuss these issues further, please contact the headteacher by making an appointment at the school office or emailing us at office@stjohnandjames.enfield.sch.uk
